UK & Ireland

9 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Borealis

Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Aberdeen (Scotland), Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Kirkwall (Orkney islands), Killybegs (Ireland), Galway (Ireland), ending in Southampton.
from £1,699 Price per person based on double occupancy

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9 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Borealis

from £1,699 Price per person

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Inside

Interior Cabin I

Interior Cabin H

Superior Interior G

Ocean View

Ocean View Cabin F

Superior Ocean View Fully Restricted CO

Ocean View Cabin E

Ocean View Cabin D

Superior Ocean View B

Superior Ocean View C

Single Ocean View K

Balcony

Terrace Cabin TC

Suite

Balcony Junior Suite BJ

Balcony Suite BS

Premier Suite PS

Single Balcony Suite JB

Owner´s Suite OW

Which stateroom suits you better?

Which cruise cabin is the best to book? If you are wondering what type of stateroom to book, don't worry, with our quick cabin guide we'll try to help you book the cabin that best suits you. Our cruise specialised agents are also here to help you book the perfect cabin for you.

Do you want to book more than one cabin?

You need to make as many bookings as staterooms needed. If you prefer you can call us and speak to our cruise specialised agents. 020 3636 9656

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Southampton
Day 2 at sea
Day 3 Aberdeen (Scotland)
Day 4 Lerwick (Shetland Islands)
Day 5 Kirkwall (Orkney islands)
Cruising by The Needle Onboard Experience
Cruising by Old Man of Hoy Onboard Experience
Cruising by The Small Isles Onboard Experience
Cruising Loch Hourn Onboard Experience
Cruising by Dutchman´s Cap (Bac Mòr) Onboard Experience
Cruising Fingal´s Cave Onboard Experience
Day 7 Killybegs (Ireland)
Pass Slieve League Cliffs Onboard Experience
Day 8 Galway (Ireland)
Moher Cliffs (sailing) Onboard Experience
Day 9 at sea
Day 10 Southampton
UK & Ireland Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

UK & Ireland

9 nights Cruise on Borealis. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Aberdeen (Scotland), Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Kirkwall (Orkney islands), Killybegs (Ireland), Galway (Ireland), ending in Southampton.

UK & Ireland Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen
UK & Ireland Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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Aberdeen (Scotland)

Scotland's third-largest city is famous for its gleaming granite skyline and rich maritime history. You can choose from excellent museums, spend the day in one of the few cities in Britain with a proper sandy beach, or pay a visit to one of Aberdeen's famous whiskey distilleries.

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Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Lerwick is the capital of the principal island of Mainland, and is the most northern village of Britania. The atractions of the village include the old port, the city chamber, flower parks, in the outskirts the Pictish Broch in Clickimin, a prehistoric site that has a fortress of the Bronze Age.

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Kirkwall (Orkney islands)

Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands archipelago, 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland. Founded around 1035, the City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall is the capital and administrative centre of Orkney. The name comes from the Old Norse, which means church-bay and refers to a church older than the present day Cathedral. Some of the places you can visit are the Bishop's Palace & Earl's Palace, Highland Park Distillery, the Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral.

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Onboard Experience

Cruising by The Needle

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Onboard Experience

Cruising by Old Man of Hoy

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Onboard Experience

Cruising by The Small Isles

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Onboard Experience

Cruising Loch Hourn

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Onboard Experience

Cruising by Dutchman´s Cap (Bac Mòr)

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Onboard Experience

Cruising Fingal´s Cave

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Killybegs (Ireland)

The charming working town of Killybegs, in Donegal, has a long tradition of fishing and is Ireland’s largest fishing port. You’ll get a good overview of the town's history at the Killybegs International Carpet Making & Fishing Centre. Set in the factory of Donegal Carpets, whose rugs adorn the White House and Buckingham Palace, you can sometimes see its hand-knotting loom (the world's longest of its kind) at work.

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Onboard Experience

Pass Slieve League Cliffs

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Galway (Ireland)

Galway is a city in Ireland. It is in the West Region and the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and is surrounded by County Galway.Galway was named as one of the eight sexiest cities in the world. 2008 poll ranked Galway as the 42nd best tourist destination in the world. It is considered to be the cultural capital of Western Island for its vibranta lifestyle and numerous festivals, horse races, pubs, music, restaurants, theatres and shops. Places of Interest: Galway Atlantaquaria.Aaran Islands. Salthill Promenade. Burren.The main squares in the city Eyre Square (containing John F. Kennedy Park) located in the centre of the city, and the Spanish Parade next to the Spanish Arch.

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Onboard Experience

Moher Cliffs (sailing)

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Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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The ship: Borealis

Olsen-owned vessel in the 1940s had this name too, Borealis, inspired by the Aurora Borealis. It is an elegant and stylish ship, spacious and comfortable. With a capacity for less than 1,400 guests, this ship offers a traditional style of cruising.

Sister-ship to Bolette, Borealis is perfectly suited for taking guests on a journey around the globe, enabling more exploration in more exciting ports. Her smaller size, spacious public areas, open deck spaces and impressive array of restaurants make her perfect for longer voyages, and shorter journeys alike.Sister-ship to Bolette, Borealis is perfectly suited for taking guests on a journey around the globe, enabling more exploration in more exciting ports. Her smaller size, spacious public areas, open deck spaces and impressive array of restaurants make her perfect for longer voyages, and shorter journeys alike.

Inaugurated -
Tonnage 61,849 tn.
Occupancy 1,360
Crew 662
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 45:1
Number of staterooms 690
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What's included onboard?

Comfortable rooms and suites with tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning

Tempting cuisine every day throughout your cruise - with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets and late-night snacks.

Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.

Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.

In-room sandwiches and snacks.

All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing.

Captain's Drinks Party and Gala Buffet.

Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym.

A wide choice of on board activities and lectures throughout the day.

All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance).

Luggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point.

What's not included?

Travel to/from your port or airports.

All drinks on board (optional 'All Inclusive Upgrade' available on selected cruises).

Shore Tours

Hairdressing, health, beauty treatments, and selected fitness classes.

Personal laundry and dry cleaning.

Passports and visa costs. Holiday Insurance

Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this brochure.

Discretionary gratuities to the crew, drivers, guides, etc. on board and ashore.

Evening dining in our premium restaurants; The Grill, The Black Watch Room & The Poolside

What you need to know

Types of Fares

Fares displayed on our website are generally Saver Fares which are more economical but you can also book an All Inclusive Package that includes a of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks for just £24.99 pp/pn or £35 pp/pn cruises of five nights or less. This is called Freedom Fare. Call 020 3636 9656 if you are interested in this Great value-for-money Fare or if you need more information and advice

Saver Fares - Full payment is required at the time of booking. 100% cancellation charges apply - no refunds are permitted. // Freedom Fares - included Benefits and flexibility. You can choose your cabin at the time of booking. 15% deposit on bookings before 90 days of departure. The Freedom Fare includes also a Free shuttle bus to the local centre (where operating). Priority embarkation in UK departure ports. Priority debarkation at the end of the cruise (available on request, but not guaranteed). Room upgrades are subject to availability and may be complimentary or payable.

Mandatory Insurance

Having suitable insurance cover is a mandatory requirement for your cruise.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is also pleased to work in association with specialist cruise insurance provider Holiday Extras.They can provide full Coronavirus cover. This can include cover for guests who contract Covid-19 prior to their cruise and therefore have to cancel their holiday, as well as cover for up to £15m if a guest contracts Covid-19 while travelling. This covers medical assistance, repatriation and accommodation costs for a guest and their travelling companion.

*Top Tip: Be properly insured for you and your Fred. Olsen cruise holiday. If you haven’t declared all your pre-existing medical conditions to your insurer or have not taken out an insurance policy that covers a holiday at sea, the financial consequences could be significant to you. Don’t risk a large financial bill. Tip Two: Avoid potential loopholes. It is tempting to save money and opt for the cheapest holiday insurance. However, many of these policies have loopholes that will not provide cover for the exact circumstance in the claim. Be sure to thoroughly investigate what’s covered in the policy. Tip Three: Consider annual cover. For travellers lucky enough to be embarking on several trips a year, annual policies may work out to be the best value. For multiple holidays, an annual insurance policy provides cover for the year ahead. What is the difference between cruise insurance and general travel insurance? General travel insurance is mostly designed for those planning to relax on a land-based holiday, by the pool, on the beach, or with a little sightseeing, for example. A cruise holiday has very different elements, requiring a more specialist cover. It’s unlikely that a standard holiday insurance policy would provide cover in the unfortunate event of having to be medically evacuated by helicopter or launch whilst at sea. This, for instance, is the type of scenario that specialist cruise insurance would take into account, giving you reassurance that you’re suitably covered throughout your trip should the unexpected occur.

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