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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines complete first international sailing

Borealis has returned to the UK from Ireland, marking the first completed international voyage since the return of cruising. 

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to complete an international voyage, with Borealis returning to the UK from Iceland on August 23, 2021. 

The new ship set sail for the rugged landscapes of Iceland on August 14, 2021, with around 800 guests on board, marking the first voyage setting sail from British waters since March 2020.

Borealis cruise called at Reykjav?k, ?safj?r?ur, Eyjafj?r?ur and Sey?isfj?r?ur.

Clare Ward, director of product and customer service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: ?This is a big achievement not just for us, but for the cruise industry. Being the first international sailing, this cruise was not without its challenges, but we worked very closely with the Icelandic authorities to ensure all went smoothly and, of course, safely, both for our guests and crew and those living and working in the ports we visited.

?It is the first time in 17 months that anyone has been able to explore overseas on a cruise again, and our destinations team worked closely with our shore tour providers to help as many guests as possible have safe yet genuine experiences ashore and enjoy the natural wonders of Iceland.

Cruisers had to complete pre-registration forms and testing prior to arrival into Iceland and before their return to the UK, and were required to be fully-vaccinated by the Icelandic government. 

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