Borealis Reviews

Excellent evening live music in bar areas. Disappointing movie showings. Swimming pool and hot tubs very relaxing. TV picture quality very poor in bar lounge.

We were happy with the facilities of the Borealis and as it was only about two thirds full there was always plenty of space. It might feel rather crowded if full.

Amazing ship! Relaxing environment. Ample choice of food, cater for all dietary requirements. Value for money excursion

This was our first cruise with Fred Olsen having cruised many times on larger ships. Overall it was great and really enjoyable. The check in process was efficient and we were on board in time for lunch. The food was really good throughout the cruise both in the main restaurant or self service. The staff were fantastic and e were impressed with the quality of the ship overall. The itinerary was good although the stop in Stavanger was cancelled due to the weather resulting in an extra day at sea. Fast refund of excursions though. We have already booked the Christmas Market cruise in December as we were very happy with Fred.

Quite a large ship. The crew and support staff were absolutely fantastic. The food was excellent with a good variety. The downside was that the internet connection was expensive and terrible.

Friendly, helpful crew. Very good food and restaurant service. Plenty of on board activities. Good entertainment.

The ship was a good size to get around easily the food was great some of the best tasting afternoon tea in the buffet restaurant the entertainment was good and the big shows got better as the cruise went on The only poor part of the cruise was the pool area basically it was cold some times very cold to the point that the staff had to wear winter coats with hods up and there is a very good restaurant in the pool area as well

Nice, smaller ship with great service & attention to detail. The staff really were great, and most that we spoke to, had worked for Fred Olsen for many years. The food was excellent in the restaurant & buffet & near the pool. But the speciality restaurant was a disappointment! When I found what looked like a hair in my starter, the waiter enquired & I was visited by the chef, the Maitre'd & the food manager! All putting my mind at rest that it was only a coconut fibre! They took it very seriously, which was very reassuring. Our cabin on deck 1 was much bigger than we expected, and had plenty of storage. The cabin steward serviced the room twice each day! Overall the service on this cruise was much better than on the newer ships of P&O & MSC. The itinerary, to the Baltic Christmas markets was somewhere different, where we hadn't previously visited. Very good

Very pleasant ship, good size superior outside cabin and larger shower cubicle (part glass door). Staff friendly and helpful. Food always good( including Christmas Dinner on one of the formal nights. ) Entertainment and staff vey good. We love smaller ships for ease of getting around and found Borealis and Balmorral previously) easy to navigate. Ship very clean and would definitely look to book with Fred Olsen cruises again.

Great cruise Great ship. Great crew. Good food. Will Go again.