Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur from Southampton, 17 December 2027 (5 nights)

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"Unbelievable Entertainment"
Ship Borealis  -  Fred. Olsen
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  • date 17 December 2027 · 5 nights
  • occupancy 2 Adults
  • Overview of a Interior Cabin Interior Cabin from Was £499 £485 per person
  • Overview of a Single Interior Room Single Interior Room from Was £499 £485 per person
  • Overview of a Ocean View Cabin Ocean View Cabin from Was £649 £630 per person
  • Overview of a Terrace Cabin Terrace Cabin from Was £949 pp £921 pp You save £28 pp
  • Overview of a Balcony Junior Suite Balcony Junior Suite from Was £999 pp £970 pp You save £29 pp
  • Overview of a Single Balcony Suite Single Balcony Suite from Was £999 pp £970 pp You save £29 pp
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Overview

  • A wide range of cuisine, including five course a la carte meals and afternoon tea served in The View restaurant
  • A variety of dazzling entertainment from live music to cabaret shows
  • Captivating lectures and talks in the Neptune Lounge
  • A fully equipped fitness centre
  • Gastronomy demonstrations in The Auditorium
  • Complimentary yoga, pilates and stretching classes
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Your itinerary

  • Day at Cruise
    Day 1-6 Cruise from Southampton and back
    • Day 1
      • Day at Port Cruise departs from Southampton
        17 Dec 2027
        Southampton, UK
        Southampton, UK
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        SeaCity Museum
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        Solent Sky Museum
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        The New Forest
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        Tudor House and Garden
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        Southampton City Art Gallery

        The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.

    • Day 2
      • Day at Port Honfleur
        18 Dec 2027
        Honfleur
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        Église Sainte Catherine
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        Le Jardin des Personnalités
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        Honfleur Port

        On the south side of the mouth of the river Seine from Le Havre, Honfleur is a historic Normandy town boasting picturesque 18th-century houses, Mediaeval architecture and an idyllic harbour.

    • Day 3
      • Day at sea At Sea
        19 Dec 2027
    • Day 4
      • Day at Port Hamburg
        20 Dec 2027
        Hamburg (Germany)
        Hamburg (Germany)
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        Hamburg Townhall
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        Tierpark Hagenbeck
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        Elbphilharmonie

        A popular port of call on any European cruise, Hamburg is a thriving port city with plenty to offer. Once onshore, you'll see countless maritime attractions and seafood restaurants with fresh catches of the day. We recommend a city tour to admire the canals and lakes, as well as the World Heritage Site, Speicherstadt. To dive in on Hamburg's seafaring history, head to the International Maritime Museum, home to numerous artefacts and exhibitions.

    • Day 5
      • Day at sea At Sea
        21 Dec 2027
    • Day 6
      • Day at Port Southampton
        22 Dec 2027
        Southampton, UK
        Southampton, UK
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        SeaCity Museum
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        Solent Sky Museum
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        The New Forest
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        Tudor House and Garden
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        Southampton City Art Gallery

        The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.

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What's included

Included

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On 2026 sailings selected house beer (by the glass), selected red, white and rosé wine (by the glass), and draught soft drinks, included with lunch and dinner. Available with waiter service only in selected venues, including the main, buffet and speciality restaurants. Non-alcoholic options are also available

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Tips are now included in the Freedom Fare for 2026 sailings and beyond.

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Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

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Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

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No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

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Wi-Fi

If you would like to use the internet onboard you can add a package from £8.50 - £12 per day depending on the length of the cruise. This can be added to your package after booking.

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Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

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Car parking

Car parking at the port or airport is not included in the cost of your cruise, and this cannot currently be booked through Iglu Cruise. However, please contact us after you have made your booking if you would like to add this to your package, so we can discuss options. An approximate cost for parking during a cruise is around £12 to £20 per car per day. Alternatively, transfers can be arranged.

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Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

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Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your cruise package. However, Iglu Cruise has partnered with Holiday Extras to provide this service. With flexible policies and cruise-specific cover, you can rest assured that you’re completely covered when you go away. Get a Holiday Extras travel insurance quote right here.

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Visa

Visas are not included with your cruise fare and are not provided by Iglu Cruise. Important visas and travel documents must be obtained by the individual guest prior to embarkation. To help, Iglu Cruise has partnered with The Travel Visa Company for professional assistance with all your travel documentation and visa needs.

Ship Facilities

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Borealis - By Fred. Olsen
Good for couples Over 50s Informal
Year: 1997 · Refurbished: 2020 · 9 Decks · Max capacity: 1,404 people
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Cabins on Borealis

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  • Outside from £630
  • Ocean View Cabin with Porthole £630 pp
  • Ocean View Cabin £679 pp
  • Superior Ocean View Cabin £727 pp
  • Suite from £970
  • Balcony Junior Suite £970 pp
  • Single Balcony Suite £970 pp
  • Balcony Suite £1,018 pp
  • Premier Suite £1,358 pp
  • Owner's Suite £1,940 pp
  • Balcony from £921
  • Terrace Cabin £921 pp
  • Inside from £485
  • Interior Cabin £485 pp
  • Single Interior £485 pp
  • Single Superior Interior £582 pp
  • Superior Interior Cabin £582 pp
Select cabin
  • Outside from £630
  • Ocean View Cabin with Porthole £630 pp
  • Ocean View Cabin £679 pp
  • Superior Ocean View Cabin £727 pp
  • Suite from £970
  • Balcony Junior Suite £970 pp
  • Single Balcony Suite £970 pp
  • Balcony Suite £1,018 pp
  • Premier Suite £1,358 pp
  • Owner's Suite £1,940 pp
  • Balcony from £921
  • Terrace Cabin £921 pp
  • Inside from £485
  • Interior Cabin £485 pp
  • Single Interior £485 pp
  • Single Superior Interior £582 pp
  • Superior Interior Cabin £582 pp
Select cabin
  • Outside from £630
  • Ocean View Cabin with Porthole £630 pp
  • Ocean View Cabin £679 pp
  • Superior Ocean View Cabin £727 pp
  • Suite from £970
  • Balcony Junior Suite £970 pp
  • Single Balcony Suite £970 pp
  • Balcony Suite £1,018 pp
  • Premier Suite £1,358 pp
  • Owner's Suite £1,940 pp
  • Balcony from £921
  • Terrace Cabin £921 pp
  • Inside from £485
  • Interior Cabin £485 pp
  • Single Interior £485 pp
  • Single Superior Interior £582 pp
  • Superior Interior Cabin £582 pp
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Interior Cabin

from £485 per person

A great affordable option, you’ll have ample space to relax and find yourself close to all the action in these cabins.

Cabin Size 182 square feet

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Single Interior

from £485 per person

Nestled inside the ship, these cabins are perfect for solo travellers planning to spend most their time out and about.

Cabin Size 182 square feet

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Single Superior Interior

from £582 per person

In the heart of the ship, this comfortable cabin is perfect for solo travellers wanting to be close to all the action.

Cabin Size 182 square feet

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Superior Interior Cabin

from £582 per person

If you plan to spend most of your time out and about, these spacious inside cabins keep you close to all the action onboard.

Cabin Size 182 square feet

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Ocean View Cabin with Porthole

from £630 per person

With a porthole letting in lots of natural light, these cabins are perfect if you want stunning sea views anytime of day.

Cabin Size 140 - 214 square feet

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Ocean View Cabin

from £679 per person

With ample space and lots of natural light, these cabins are perfect for guests wanting stunning sea views anytime of day.

Cabin Size 214 square feet

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Superior Ocean View Cabin

from £727 per person

With large windows letting in lots of natural light, you can enjoy sensational sea views in these comfortable A Grade cabins.

Cabin Size 190 - 214 square feet

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Terrace Cabin

from £921 per person

Offering direct access to the Promenade Deck, these spacious cabins are perfect for enjoying the sea views and sun loungers.

Cabin Size 218 square feet

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Balcony Junior Suite

from £970 per person

Kick back and relax inside and out in this homely suite, complete with a comfy seating space and your own private balcony.

Cabin Size 280 - 290 square feet

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Single Balcony Suite

from £970 per person

These suites are perfect for solo travellers who want to enjoy balcony access and the complimentary Suite Dreams package.

Cabin Size 244 square feet

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Balcony Suite

from £1,018 per person

With a balcony and the Suite Dreams package, these comfortable suites are perfect if you want a little more space to relax.

Cabin Size 280 - 290 square feet

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Premier Suite

from £1,358 per person

Elegant suites located on the upper decks, these luxury suites come complete with a large balcony and separate sitting area.

Cabin Size 568 - 644 square feet

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Owner's Suite

from £1,940 per person

Enjoy ultimate comfort with separate seating and dining areas, a long balcony, and ample room to relax in these suites.

Cabin Size 1181 square feet

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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Borealis

4.5
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Based on 143 reviews
Cabin
5
Service
5
Excursions
4
Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for money
4
Entertainment
4
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Just a wonder full time weather perfick ,met nice people ,eat great food ,went swimming, silent disco was great fun ,Rotterdam at its best large street market kept us shopping for bargains ,followed by a cold beer in a street cafe ,lovely didnt go to bulb fields as rain came pouring down but saw them last year so no worries ,nice lunch by the pool instead.

couple
couple
10+ cruises
7 May 2026
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Lovely ship. Food and entertainment top-notch. Now drinks and tips including even better.

couple
couple
10+ cruises
6 May 2026
star star star star star

What an excellent cruise. My three daughters and I will definitely choose Fred Olsen again when we are looking to book another cruise holiday.

family
family
6-10 cruises
6 May 2026
star star star star star

We have just returned from a wonderful cruise on Fred Olsen’s Borealis! The quality of the service, friendliness of the staff and the attention to detail were amazing. Admittedly, we were incredibly lucky with the weather and we had blue skies throughout, even in Europe’s wettest city, Bergen. We really enjoyed the two on shore excursions we went on, in particular a trip to Voringsfossen waterfall and Hardanger Nature Centre, where our guide was really knowledgeable. The scenery throughout the holiday was amazing! The entertainment on board was superb, in particular the Borealis Players, Ben Moss & the wonderful crew show. We also went to talks on board the ship from David Nike, which gave us a greater appreciation for Norway and the places we were visiting. Facilities on Borealis were excellent & it was clear that there was a lot of pride taken in maintaining the ship and keeping everything clean and tidy. On our final day we took a behind the scenes tour of the ship, which was really interesting. It was great to see how everything and everyone works together to make our stay so seamless. In particular, I would like to mention three members of staff who we felt made our stay even more special, our steward Elsa and our two waiters in the Borealis restaurant, Nagaraj & Gaurav. We loved the Fred Olsen culture.

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group
2-5 cruises
2 May 2026
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Freedom Fare Price Promise: applicable to new bookings only made from 16/06/26 to 16/07/26, inclusive, on new 2027 sailings departing from 28/09/27 to 31/12/27. Freedom Fare Price Promise based on Freedom Fare prices for the cruise shown on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ website only; third party websites, charters, exclusive sailing, Tour Operator holidays & external membership benefits are excluded from the Freedom Fare Price Promise. For our Freedom Fare Price Promise, if the cruise price of your cabin grade booked is reduced, you will receive either a complimentary upgrade (subject to availability) or on board spend to the value of the price difference.

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.

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