--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 76cdd79f-e28b-408c-a00b-a42e5ce3d1c5 slug: 2223657 voyage_code: S2702 cruise_line: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship: Borealis departure_date: return_date: nights: 98 embarkation_port: Southampton, UK disembarkation_port: Southampton, UK starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T10:52:58Z --- # Around the World with Japan & Hawaii > Fred Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · Jan 21 – Apr 28, 2027   (98 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | | **Ship** | Borealis | | **Duration** | 98 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Southampton, UK | | **Disembarkation Port** | Southampton, UK | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | S2702 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Southampton, UK **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Lisbon, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM It was from historic Lisbon, built on seven low hills beside the wide Tagus estuary, that some of Europe's greatest explorers set sail in pursuit of the riches that built Portugal's former global empire in the New World, Africa and the Indies. Memories of that glorious past linger amid the grand avenues and elegant squares of the attractive capital's 18th century lower town - a vivid contrast with the colourful honeycomb of cobbled streets in the old Moorish Alfama quarter and the bohemian mood ... ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Funchal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The picturesque whitewashed capital of this mountainous Portuguese island, 350 miles off the coast of Africa, has a timeless charm, delightfully enhanced by a benign climate that fills this ‘floating garden' with the year round colours and perfumes of subtropical flowers and fruit. Much painted by Sir Winston Churchill, Madeira has been offering the British visitor a warm welcome for three centuries, its famous wine the perfect aid to total relaxation! ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Bridgetown, Barbados **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM An island that blends the exotic mood of the Caribbean with a hint of home (it was British for over 350 years). Here rum punch and calypso meet afternoon tea and cricket in perfect harmony, and Bridgetown's Trafalgar Square is older than our own. With over 30 miles of beaches, 3, 000 hours of sunshine a year, welcoming ‘Bajan' smiles, excellent shopping in the port and flying fish for lunch, Barbados is for many British visitors the quintessential Caribbean island! ### Day 14: St Georges, Grenada **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Grenada is the ‘Spice Island' of cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and vanilla plantations, dense with lush rainforests, and was the setting for the film Island in the Sun. St George's must surely be the Caribbean's prettiest capital, almost Mediterranean-looking with its picturesque buildings (some dating from the 18th century), steep cobbled streets and stepped alleys rising as if part of a terraced amphitheatre set amid the wooded hill slopes that surround the harbour. Lovely Grand Anse beach - within... ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Cartagena de Indias, Colombia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM An enthralling and staggeringly beautiful city, Cartagena is one of Colombia's true gems bursting with Spanish heritage. Dominated by the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the captivating city of Cartagena is also home to the wonderful Santo Domingo Plaza, Palacio de la Inquisicion and its 16th century cathedral. Taking time out to relax at one of Cartagena's many open-air cafés is a popular pastime; perfect for watching the parade of horse-drawn carriages, fashionable locals and romantic... ### Day 18: Colon, Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM At the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal on the Caribbean Sea, lies the country’s second city, Colón. Initially established as the terminus of the Panama Railroad, the town was originally called Aspinwall, after Railroad’s promoter, William Aspinwall. It was built to provide a fast overland route to California and the gold rush, but the local Hispanic population soon renamed it in honour of Christopher Columbus. Outside the city port are several reminders of Panama’s rich history, incl... ### Day 19: Colon, Panama **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM At the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal on the Caribbean Sea, lies the country’s second city, Colón. Initially established as the terminus of the Panama Railroad, the town was originally called Aspinwall, after Railroad’s promoter, William Aspinwall. It was built to provide a fast overland route to California and the gold rush, but the local Hispanic population soon renamed it in honour of Christopher Columbus. Outside the city port are several reminders of Panama’s rich history, incl... ### Day 19: Panama Canal Entry **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: Panama Canal Exit **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Puntarenas,Costa Rica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM How about a tour to the still-active Poas Volcano, with its one-and-a-half-kilometre-wide crater, or a trip on the Pacific Aerial Tram. Or enjoy this truly genuine Costa Rican it city. ### Day 22: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 23: Puerto Quetzal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. ### Day 24: Huatulco, Mexico **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 28: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 29: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 30: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 31: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 32: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 33: Kahului , Maui **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 34: Hilo, Hawaii **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hilo is a town on Hawaii, commonly called the Big Island, in the state of Hawaii. It’s known for Wailuku River State Park, featuring Waianuenue, or Rainbow Falls, with its colorful mist effects. The bubbling basalt-lava rock pools known as the Boiling Pots are nearby. ### Day 35: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. ### Day 36: Nawiliwili, Hawaii **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nawiliwili Harbor is located about 1.5 miles southeast of the small city of Lihue, along Kauai's southeast coast, and has been the main harbor on the island since 1930. However, the Nawiliwili Bay area has a long history of being an integral part of life on the island. ### Day 37: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 38: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 39: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 40: Crossing the Int. Date Line **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 41: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 42: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 43: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 44: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 45: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 46: Tokyo, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tokyo is a vast and enticing city - the Tokyo Metropolis spans not just the city itself but encompasses rugged mountains to the west and subtropical islands to the south. The city centre - with its huge skyscrapers and dazzling neon lights, is exciting and vibrant, while the temples and gardens dotted around the capital offer a taste of traditional Japan. Despite its size, much of the region is covered by forest, with an abundance of Japanese cypress. Considered to be one of the main economic... ### Day 47: Tokyo, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tokyo is a vast and enticing city - the Tokyo Metropolis spans not just the city itself but encompasses rugged mountains to the west and subtropical islands to the south. The city centre - with its huge skyscrapers and dazzling neon lights, is exciting and vibrant, while the temples and gardens dotted around the capital offer a taste of traditional Japan. Despite its size, much of the region is covered by forest, with an abundance of Japanese cypress. Considered to be one of the main economic... ### Day 48: Shimizu, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 49: Nagoya **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Originally developed as the Castle Town of the Owari during the Edo Period, Nagoya played a major role in Japanese governance under the rule of great leaders such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu – three legendary samurai – and the emperor Meiji, until World War II bombing raids destroyed much of the city in 1945. Since rebuilt, Nagoya today is once again one of Japan’s most important cities and its third largest. An industrial and manufacturing powerhouse, it is ... ### Day 50: Osaka, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. ### Day 51: Osaka, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. ### Day 52: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 53: Naha, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The name Okinama means "rope in the open sea" which is an apt name for the string of islands between mainland Japan and Taiwan. Naha is located on the coast with the East China Sea at the southern part of Okinawa Island. Its single beach is popular with visitors and includes scuba diving and kiteboarding. Its main street ("International Avenue") boasts a 1.6km stretch of stores, restaurants and bars. The shuri castle has been rebuilt and restored and is now one of the main historic sights in ... ### Day 54: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 55: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 56: Hong Kong **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM A bustling city renowned for its incredible skyline filled with skyscrapers, who at night attempt to out do each other with their incredible light shows. Offering unrivalled shopping you can take a tram ride to Victoria Peak for a magnificent perspective over this “Fragrant Harbour”. ### Day 57: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 58: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 59: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 60: Singapore **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM When Sir Stamford Raffles claimed Singapore for the British East India Company in 1819, it was nothing but a swampy, thickly jungled island populated by a handful of fishermen and sea gypsies. Stragetically placed as the tip of the Malay peninsula, there had long been visits from a variety of sea craft, including Chinese junks, Indian vessels, Arab dhows and Portuguese battleships – Raffles' arrival merely formalised Singapore's status as a port of international renown. Merchants of every race... ### Day 61: Singapore **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM When Sir Stamford Raffles claimed Singapore for the British East India Company in 1819, it was nothing but a swampy, thickly jungled island populated by a handful of fishermen and sea gypsies. Stragetically placed as the tip of the Malay peninsula, there had long been visits from a variety of sea craft, including Chinese junks, Indian vessels, Arab dhows and Portuguese battleships – Raffles' arrival merely formalised Singapore's status as a port of international renown. Merchants of every race... ### Day 62: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 63: Phuket, Thailand **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Thailand is known as the 'land of smiles', whose gentle people are the friendliest you could ever meet. So be assured of a warm welcome in Phuket. This increasingly popular retreat, still mercifully unspoilt, boasts a stunningly colourful landscape of lush tropical plantations, dramatic mountain rainforest and endless white beaches. ### Day 64: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 65: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 66: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 67: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 68: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 69: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 70: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 71: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Port Louis, capital of Mauritius capital and its busiest city, delivers a huge slice of everyday Mauritian life. Sat in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the port is known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. To see a colourful snapshot of this paradise, a visit to the lively Central Market, which contrasts with the sparkling new Caudan Waterfront and shopping precinct, is recommended for local produce and handicrafts. The Blue P... ### Day 72: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Port Louis, capital of Mauritius capital and its busiest city, delivers a huge slice of everyday Mauritian life. Sat in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the port is known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. To see a colourful snapshot of this paradise, a visit to the lively Central Market, which contrasts with the sparkling new Caudan Waterfront and shopping precinct, is recommended for local produce and handicrafts. The Blue P... ### Day 73: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 74: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 75: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 76: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 77: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Steeped in history and known for its incredible weather, Port Elizabeth provides the complete South African experience. On the fringes of Algoa Bay at the western end of the Sunshine Coast, the area is renowned for its diverse marine life, sublime beaches and top water sports. Founded in 1820, much of the city's history is evident today in the architecture of Fort Frederick and the Campanile Bell Tower – both part of the Donkin Heritage Trail that allows visitors to follow in the footsteps ... ### Day 78: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 79: Cape Town, South Africa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cape Town brings together cultures, cuisines, and magnificent views: a stunning city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park. A city that is defined by the flat-topped mountain it sits beneath, Cape Town is known for its lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and harbour, serene vineyards and impressive landscapes. This picturesque ‘city bowl’ on the shores of Table Bay, is best seen from the top of Table Mountain – accessible via cable car. Cape Town is a rich melting pot... ### Day 80: Cape Town, South Africa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cape Town brings together cultures, cuisines, and magnificent views: a stunning city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park. A city that is defined by the flat-topped mountain it sits beneath, Cape Town is known for its lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and harbour, serene vineyards and impressive landscapes. This picturesque ‘city bowl’ on the shores of Table Bay, is best seen from the top of Table Mountain – accessible via cable car. Cape Town is a rich melting pot... ### Day 81: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 82: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 83: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 84: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 85: Jamestown **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The beautiful isolation of Jamestown, the capital of St. Helena, lies in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, It is the final resting place of Napoleon, who was exiled there, and his gravesite in a colourful, flower-laden glade can still be visited. Still a British Overseas Territory, the town’s main attractions include the Museum of Saint Helena, which showcases St. Helenian stamps, island communications, religious icons and geological specimens; The Cenotaph; and the view from Jacob’s La... ### Day 86: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 87: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 88: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 89: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 90: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 91: Praia, Cape Verde Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Loacted in Cape Verde, the volcanic archipelago of ten islands and five islets is a hidden gem. This destination was a Portuguese territory until independence in 1975, and is as unique and unspoilt as its remote location, 400 miles off the west coast of Senegal, would suggest. ### Day 92: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 93: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 94: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM With its feel of mainland-Spain, spiced up with an eclectic mix of Asian and African cultures, Las Palmas is one of the Canary Island's most popular destinations, attracting sun-seekers who come to relax on its golden-sand beaches and soak up the gorgeous, year-round climate of Gran Canaria. Founded over 500 years ago, Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands, and has three gorgeous beaches, including Playa de las Canteras, regarded as one of the world's best beaches, to enjoy. ... ### Day 95: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 96: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 97: La Coruna, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM At the north western tip of Spain, La Coruna is Galicia's largest city - from where in 1588 the Spanish Armada sailed to its fate. It's the port of call for nearby Santiago de Compostela, in whose ornate 11th century cathedral rests the body of St James. With Jerusalem and Rome, it remains one of Christendom's most holy places - to which in the middle ages up to two million pilgrims came each year. ### Day 98: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 99: Southampton, UK **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Single Superior Ocean View** (Code: M) Situated on deck 7 M Grade Single Superior Interior cabins on Bolette have all the amenities and comforts guests need, and are positioned close to the ship's stairs and lifts, providing easy access to the other decks and their public areas. Deck: Bridge Deck 7 Size: 183 square feet (approx.) Bed... **Interior Cabin** (Code: I) Situated on decks 3, 2 and 1 I Grade Interior cabins on Borealis have all the amenities and comforts guests need, and are positioned close to the ship's stairs and lifts, providing easy access to the other decks and their public areas. Deck(s): Promenade Deck 3, Coral Deck 2 & Marina Deck 1 Size:... **Interior Cabin** (Code: H) Situated on decks 2 and 1 H Grade Interior cabins on Borealis have all the amenities and comforts guests need, and are positioned close to the ship's stairs and lifts, providing easy access to the other decks and their public areas. Deck(s): Coral Deck 2 & Marina Deck 1 Size: 183 square feet (app... **Single Interior** (Code: N) Situated on decks 2 and 1 N Grade Single Interior cabins on Borealis have all the amenities and comforts guests need, and are positioned close to the ship's stairs and lifts, providing easy access to the other decks and their public areas. Deck(s): Coral Deck 2 & Marina Deck 1 Size: 183 square fe... **Superior Interior Cabin** (Code: G) The Superior Interior cabins can be found on Decks 3 and 6, and are approximately 183 -293 square feet in size. The room consists of two single beds which can be converted into a queen-size bed. The bathroom features a shower only. **Interior Cabin** (Code: IS) Interior Cabin ### Outside Cabins **Ocean View Cabin** (Code: D) These Ocean View cabins can be found on Decks 1 and 2 and are approximately 214 square feet in size. These cabins feature large picture windows. The bedrooms consist of two single beds which can be converted into a queen-size bed while the bathrooms feature both a bath and shower (unless indicated a... **Superior Ocean View Cabin** (Code: B) Our Superior Ocean View cabins are found on Deck 6 and 3, all featuring a large ocean view window. These cabins are approximately 214 square feet in size. The bedroom consists of two single beds which can be converted into one queen-size bed, while the bathroom has both a bath and shower **Ocean View Cabin with Porthole** (Code: F) Situated forward and aft on Coral Deck 2 and Marina Deck 1, Borealis' F Grade Ocean View cabins feature porthole windows that not only bathe the interior in natural light, but also provides guests with fantastic ocean views. Deck(s): Coral Deck 2 & Marina Deck 1 Size: 140-160 square feet (approx.)... **Ocean View Wheelchair Adapted** (Code: FD) Situated forward and aft on Marina Deck 1, Borealis' FD Grade Ocean View Adapted cabins feature porthole windows that not only bathe the interior in natural light, but also provides guests with fantastic ocean views. Deck: Marina Deck 1 Size: 214 square feet (approx.) Bedroom with two single beds... **Superior Ocean View Cabin** (Code: C) Our Superior Ocean View cabins can be found on Deck 2, midship, and are approximately 214 square feet in size. Each cabin features a large ocean view with a window, while the bedrooms consist of two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed. The bathroom features both a bath and shower... **Single Ocean View** (Code: K) Situated on deck 3, 2 and 1, Borealis' K Grade Single Ocean View cabins provide guests with the comfort of soothing natural light, as well as wonderful ocean views, thanks to their large picture windows. Deck(s): Promenade Deck 3, Coral Deck 2 & Marina Deck 1 Size: 214 square feet (approx.) Bedr... **Superior Ocean View** (Code: SOS) Superior Ocean View **Ocean View Cabin** (Code: E) These Ocean View cabins can be found on Decks 1 and 2 and are approximately 214 square feet in size. These cabins feature large picture windows. The bedrooms consist of two single beds which can be converted into a queen-size bed while the bathrooms feature both a bath and shower (unless indicated a... **Ocean View Cabin** (Code: OS) Ocean View Cabin **Superior Ocean View Wheelchair Adapted** (Code: BD) These Superior Ocean View adapted cabins can be found on Deck 3 and 6 and are approximately 214 square feet in size. The accessible cabin consists of two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed, with the bathroom featuring a roll-in shower only. ### Balcony Cabins **Terrace Cabin** (Code: LTC) Terrace Cabin ### Suite Cabins **Balcony Suite** (Code: BS) The Balcony Suites on Borealis feature all the amenities and comforts guests need during their stay, and provide ample space in which to relax, both indoors and outside on a private balcony. Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6 Size: 283 square feet (approx.) Bedroom with two single beds (ca... **Balcony Suite** (Code: LBS) Balcony Suite **Premier Suite** (Code: PS) At approximately 568 to 644 square feet in size, Borealis' Premier Suites are spacious and stylish, and feature all the amenities guests need for a comfortable, restful stay, as well as a few extra touches that help make for a even more special experience. Deck: Bridge Deck 7 Size: 658-644 square ... **Balcony Junior Suite** (Code: BJ) Borealis' Balcony Junior Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside. Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6 Size: 244 square feet (approx.) ... **Balcony Junior Suite Wheelchair Adapted** (Code: BJD) Borealis' Balcony Junior Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside. Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6 Size: 244 square feet (approx.) ... **Balcony Junior Suite** (Code: LBJ) Balcony Junior Suite **Olsen Suite** (Code: OW) Situated on Deck 7, this suite is approximately 1,181 square feet in size and is located near the lift and stairs. Features include floor to ceiling windows leading out to a private balcony. The suite has one king-size bed and a sofa with the bathroom boasting an oversize bath and separate shower. A... **Premier Suite Wheelchair Adapted** (Code: PSD) The Premier Adapted Suites are located on Deck 7 and are approximately 568-644 square feet in size. Floor to ceiling windows leads onto a private balcony. Each accessible suite features a king-size bed, with single side approach to the bed, bathtub & roll-in shower. Each suite also features a large ... **Single Balcony Suite** (Code: JB) Borealis' Single Balcony Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside. Deck: Highland Deck 6 Size: 244 square feet (approx.) Bedroom with two s... ## Ship Information ### Borealis Bearing a name that previously bestowed an Olsen-owned vessel in the 1940s, and inspires thoughts of the Aurora Borealis, elegant Borealis proudly connects with, and represents, our founding family’s history and Norwegian heritage. Stylish, spacious and comfortable, with capacity for fewer than 1,400 guests, she’s in keeping with our commitment to offering a more traditional style of cruising. But while Borealis’ capacity is smaller than many cruise vessels, she’s still one of the largest ships, Show lessby size, in our fleet. On board Borealis you’ll find you’re never overcrowded. There is always ample room in which to indulge yourself in the stylish dining venues, enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple and fantastic entertainment at the bars, lounges and theatres, and while away the hours by the all-season pool. And of course, with our friendly staff providing our typical level of personal, attentive service, there’s an intimate feel to the on board experience too. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,360 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 31,011.0 | | Length | 781.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Recreational - **The Botanical Room**: Along with the Earth Room, the Botanical Room has been brought to life in 2023. Designed with our green-fingered guests in mind, this comfortable loun... - **The Arctic Room**: Designed to mirror the Indian Ocean Room, the Arctic Room leads into the main Aurora Restaurant. Beautifully decorated with shades of blue and grey to... - **MORNING LIGHT PUB & LOUNGE**: Named after one of the largest sailing ships owned by the Olsen family, the Morning Light Pub & Lounge has a welcoming atmosphere featuring plenty of ... - **The Earth Room**: New for 2023, Borealis’ Earth Room is a peaceful lounge, designed to inspire and ignite a passion to find out more about the world we live in and how ... ### Entertainment - **The Card Room**: Featuring an abundance of card tables and comfortable chairs, the Card Room on board Borealis provides guests with a quiet space to enjoy a competitiv... - **The Auditorium**: Borealis's Auditorium is where guests can enjoy a host of exciting, educational and interactive events, as well as the entertainment and interesting t... - **The Flower Shop**: Add a special touch of colour and fragrance to your cabin, or perhaps treat someone special, with a beautiful bouquet from the Flower Shop? With a cho... - **The Observatory**: The tranquil atmosphere of The Observatory makes it the perfect spot from which to enjoy our Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, where comment... - **The View**: The View restaurant has a welcoming feel and beautiful views of the ocean provided by its large windows, and is the perfect venue for casual, self-ser... ### Food and Drink - **Colours & Tastes**: Colours & Tastes restaurant offers a mesmerising blend of modern Asian Fusion dishes in our colourful yet intimate restaurant, where the food provides... - **Traditional Afternoon Tea**: Each day, complimentary afternoon tea is served in the View Restaurant, with a delicious selection of freshly baked sandwiches, scones and cakes, alon... - **THE ORIENTAL TEA ROOM**: The Oriental Tea Room has been designed using exotic décor and stylish furnishings - including beautifully hand-painted murals adorning the walls - of... - **Piano bar**: The stylish Piano Bar is the perfect venue to relax and enjoy your time on board, particularly when Borealis is at sea - inspired by cocktail bars, fo... - **THE BOOKMARK CAFÉ AND LOUNGE**: The Bookmark Café is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your choice of speciality coffee or tea. Perhaps an Earl Grey or warming latte in the morning... ### Relaxation - **Thermal Suite**: Our Thermal Suite is a relaxation centre with the ambience of a Turkish bath, and our steam rooms are filled with aromatherapy vapours which are the p... - **SWIMMING POOL AND JACUZZI**: Borealis' all-weather pool is perfect for taking a dip - no matter where you are in the world, either docked in a beautiful destination or on a day at... - **ATLANTIS SPA**: Our Atlantis Spa provides the perfect setting for our guests relaxation and enjoyment. Large picture windows are perfect for offering scenic cruising ... ### Fitness - **Fitness Centre**: If you enjoy working out, our fully equipped Fitness Centre has a wide selection of running machines, cross trainers, bikes and both free weights and ... ## Ports of Call ### Southampton, UK *Coordinates: 50.8862, -1.3957* Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the t... ### Lisbon, Portugal *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* It was from historic Lisbon, built on seven low hills beside the wide Tagus estuary, that some of Europe's greatest explorers set sail in pursuit of the riches that built Portugal's former global empire in the New World, Africa and the Indies. Memories of that glorious past linger amid the grand avenues and elegant squares of the attractive capital's 18th century lower town - a vivid contrast with... ### Funchal *Coordinates: 32.6448, -16.9097* The picturesque whitewashed capital of this mountainous Portuguese island, 350 miles off the coast of Africa, has a timeless charm, delightfully enhanced by a benign climate that fills this ‘floating garden' with the year round colours and perfumes of subtropical flowers and fruit. Much painted by Sir Winston Churchill, Madeira has been offering the British visitor a warm welcome for three centu... ### Bridgetown, Barbados *Coordinates: 13.1132, -59.5988* An island that blends the exotic mood of the Caribbean with a hint of home (it was British for over 350 years). Here rum punch and calypso meet afternoon tea and cricket in perfect harmony, and Bridgetown's Trafalgar Square is older than our own. With over 30 miles of beaches, 3, 000 hours of sunshine a year, welcoming ‘Bajan' smiles, excellent shopping in the port and flying fish for lunch, Bar... ### St Georges, Grenada *Coordinates: 12.0561, -61.7488* Grenada is the ‘Spice Island' of cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and vanilla plantations, dense with lush rainforests, and was the setting for the film Island in the Sun. St George's must surely be the Caribbean's prettiest capital, almost Mediterranean-looking with its picturesque buildings (some dating from the 18th century), steep cobbled streets and stepped alleys rising as if part of a terraced amph... ### Cartagena de Indias, Colombia *Coordinates: 10.4175, -75.5334* An enthralling and staggeringly beautiful city, Cartagena is one of Colombia's true gems bursting with Spanish heritage. Dominated by the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the captivating city of Cartagena is also home to the wonderful Santo Domingo Plaza, Palacio de la Inquisicion and its 16th century cathedral. Taking time out to relax at one of Cartagena's many open-air cafés is a popula... ### Colon, Panama *Coordinates: 9.35858, -79.9* At the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal on the Caribbean Sea, lies the country’s second city, Colón. Initially established as the terminus of the Panama Railroad, the town was originally called Aspinwall, after Railroad’s promoter, William Aspinwall. It was built to provide a fast overland route to California and the gold rush, but the local Hispanic population soon renamed it in honour of Ch... ### Panama Canal Entry ### Panama Canal Exit ### Puntarenas,Costa Rica How about a tour to the still-active Poas Volcano, with its one-and-a-half-kilometre-wide crater, or a trip on the Pacific Aerial Tram. Or enjoy this truly genuine Costa Rican it city. ### Puerto Quetzal *Coordinates: 13.9206, -90.7878* Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. ### Huatulco, Mexico *Coordinates: 15.7634, -96.1223* ### Kahului , Maui *Coordinates: 20.8848, -156.464* ### Hilo, Hawaii *Coordinates: 19.5429, -155.666* Hilo is a town on Hawaii, commonly called the Big Island, in the state of Hawaii. It’s known for Wailuku River State Park, featuring Waianuenue, or Rainbow Falls, with its colorful mist effects. The bubbling basalt-lava rock pools known as the Boiling Pots are nearby. ### Honolulu, Hawaii, USA *Coordinates: 21.292, -157.822* Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. ### Nawiliwili, Hawaii *Coordinates: 21.9635, -159.368* Nawiliwili Harbor is located about 1.5 miles southeast of the small city of Lihue, along Kauai's southeast coast, and has been the main harbor on the island since 1930. However, the Nawiliwili Bay area has a long history of being an integral part of life on the island. ### Crossing the Int. Date Line ### Tokyo, Japan *Coordinates: 35.6895, 139.692* Tokyo is a vast and enticing city - the Tokyo Metropolis spans not just the city itself but encompasses rugged mountains to the west and subtropical islands to the south. The city centre - with its huge skyscrapers and dazzling neon lights, is exciting and vibrant, while the temples and gardens dotted around the capital offer a taste of traditional Japan. Despite its size, much of the region is... ### Shimizu, Japan ### Nagoya *Coordinates: 35.1814, 136.906* Originally developed as the Castle Town of the Owari during the Edo Period, Nagoya played a major role in Japanese governance under the rule of great leaders such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu – three legendary samurai – and the emperor Meiji, until World War II bombing raids destroyed much of the city in 1945. Since rebuilt, Nagoya today is once again one of Japan... ### Osaka, Japan *Coordinates: 34.6937, 135.502* Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto... ### Naha, Japan *Coordinates: 26.2123, 127.679* The name Okinama means "rope in the open sea" which is an apt name for the string of islands between mainland Japan and Taiwan. Naha is located on the coast with the East China Sea at the southern part of Okinawa Island. Its single beach is popular with visitors and includes scuba diving and kiteboarding. Its main street ("International Avenue") boasts a 1.6km stretch of stores, restaurants and... ### Hong Kong *Coordinates: 22.3203, 114.239* A bustling city renowned for its incredible skyline filled with skyscrapers, who at night attempt to out do each other with their incredible light shows. Offering unrivalled shopping you can take a tram ride to Victoria Peak for a magnificent perspective over this “Fragrant Harbour”. ### Singapore *Coordinates: 1.26644, 103.86* When Sir Stamford Raffles claimed Singapore for the British East India Company in 1819, it was nothing but a swampy, thickly jungled island populated by a handful of fishermen and sea gypsies. Stragetically placed as the tip of the Malay peninsula, there had long been visits from a variety of sea craft, including Chinese junks, Indian vessels, Arab dhows and Portuguese battleships – Raffles' arr... ### Phuket, Thailand *Coordinates: 7.98105, 98.3639* Thailand is known as the 'land of smiles', whose gentle people are the friendliest you could ever meet. So be assured of a warm welcome in Phuket. This increasingly popular retreat, still mercifully unspoilt, boasts a stunningly colourful landscape of lush tropical plantations, dramatic mountain rainforest and endless white beaches. ### Port Louis, Mauritius *Coordinates: -20.1654, 57.4896* Port Louis, capital of Mauritius capital and its busiest city, delivers a huge slice of everyday Mauritian life. Sat in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the port is known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. To see a colourful snapshot of this paradise, a visit to the lively Central Market, which contrasts with the sparkling new Caud... ### Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa *Coordinates: -33.9667, 25.5* Steeped in history and known for its incredible weather, Port Elizabeth provides the complete South African experience. On the fringes of Algoa Bay at the western end of the Sunshine Coast, the area is renowned for its diverse marine life, sublime beaches and top water sports. Founded in 1820, much of the city's history is evident today in the architecture of Fort Frederick and the Campanile Be... ### Cape Town, South Africa *Coordinates: -33.916, 18.4222* Cape Town brings together cultures, cuisines, and magnificent views: a stunning city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park. A city that is defined by the flat-topped mountain it sits beneath, Cape Town is known for its lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and harbour, serene vineyards and impressive landscapes. This picturesque ‘city bowl’ on the shores of Table Bay, is best s... ### Jamestown *Coordinates: 53.4679, -2.71224* The beautiful isolation of Jamestown, the capital of St. Helena, lies in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, It is the final resting place of Napoleon, who was exiled there, and his gravesite in a colourful, flower-laden glade can still be visited. Still a British Overseas Territory, the town’s main attractions include the Museum of Saint Helena, which showcases St. Helenian stamps, island co... ### Praia, Cape Verde Islands *Coordinates: 14.9411, -23.4847* Loacted in Cape Verde, the volcanic archipelago of ten islands and five islets is a hidden gem. This destination was a Portuguese territory until independence in 1975, and is as unique and unspoilt as its remote location, 400 miles off the west coast of Senegal, would suggest. ### Las Palmas, Gran Canaria *Coordinates: 28.1235, -15.4363* With its feel of mainland-Spain, spiced up with an eclectic mix of Asian and African cultures, Las Palmas is one of the Canary Island's most popular destinations, attracting sun-seekers who come to relax on its golden-sand beaches and soak up the gorgeous, year-round climate of Gran Canaria. Founded over 500 years ago, Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands, and has three gorgeous... ### La Coruna, Spain *Coordinates: 43.3715, -8.39597* At the north western tip of Spain, La Coruna is Galicia's largest city - from where in 1588 the Spanish Armada sailed to its fate. It's the port of call for nearby Santiago de Compostela, in whose ornate 11th century cathedral rests the body of St James. 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