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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines celebrates return as new ship Borealis sets sail

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is resuming sailing today [5 July] with new ship Borealis departing on its maiden voyage from Liverpool

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines resumes sailing today [5 July] with new ship Borealis departing on its maiden voyage from Liverpool.

It is the first time that the 1,360-guest ex-Holland America Line ship will sail with Fred Olsen and marks the launch of the line’s Welcome Back programme of UK summer sailings.

The ship will initially sail at 50 per cent capacity.

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.

The ship will also see the launch of a number of new venues and facilities to the fleet, including a grand, two-tier theatre and main restaurant, an all-weather pool with retractable roof, a large spa and thermal suite and new venue offering culinary demonstrations and more.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines MD Peter Deer 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.

“I must extend my personal thanks to each and every member of our wonderful crew, our shoreside team and our trade partners for their hard work, dedication, passion and commitment, and to our guests, both new and returning, for the support, patience and loyalty they showed as we prepared for our return.

“This voyage setting sail today is the beginning of a bright new future for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines with two remarkable new ships among the fleet. Here’s to many, many years of happy sailing ahead.”

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