Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed sailing on July 5 with new ship Borealis, departing on her Maiden Voyage from Liverpool.
It is the first time that the 1,360-guest ship will set sail with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and marks the launch of the line's 'Welcome Back' programme of UK summer sailings.
Borealis brings many new venues and facilities to the fleet, including a big two-tier theatre and main restaurant, an all-weather pool with retractable roof, a large spa and thermal suite and new venue The Auditorium offering culinary demonstrations and more.
Guests will savour new flavours in Borealis' new specialty dining restaurants. Vasco, named after the famous explorer Vasco Da Gama, offers a fresh and modern take on Indian food. While the ship will sail at 50% capacity initially, Borealis will always carry less than 1,400 guests, allowing her and her crew to offer the same small ship experience.
Peter Deer, managing director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: ?Today is a truly momentous day for us, as not only are we setting sail again after 16 months, but we are doing so with the first of two wonderful new ships.
?Our crew on board have been working incredibly hard to get Borealis ready to sail, and our guests can enjoy many brand new venues including The Crow's Nest and the Piano Bar, and those familiar Fred. Olsen touches, such as the Morning Light Pub, and our famous 'doodle' carpet, designed to be bright and cheerful.?
To mark the launch, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering savings of up to ?300 on selected ex-UK 2021 sailings and up to ?200 per person to spend on board, plus up to ?200 per person to spend on board on a selection of 2022 ex-UK cruises.
Borealis will sail exclusively from Liverpool for 2021, and will debut with scenic-only sailings around the UK before introducing ports of call later into July and August as part of the 'Welcome Back' programme of cruises.
