Borealis is an adults-only ocean cruise ship operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Originally launched as Rotterdam for Holland America Line in 1997, she joined the Fred. Olsen fleet in 2020 and began sailing for the company in July 2021.
At 61,849 gross tonnes and carrying approximately 1,353 passengers at standard occupancy, Borealis combines the facilities of a larger ocean ship with the more traditional atmosphere associated with Fred. Olsen. Her extensive open decks, wraparound views and Observatory Lounge make her particularly suitable for scenic itineraries through fjords, coastal waterways and remote destinations.
Borealis has 702 cabins and suites, five restaurants and eleven bars and lounges. Other facilities include a theatre, swimming pool, two Jacuzzis, Atlantis Spa, Thermal Suite, fitness centre, auditorium, art studio, card room and library.
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Nikola Đurđić promoted to Staff Captain at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has promoted Nikola Đurđić from Safety Officer to Staff Captain, marking the latest step in a career with the company that began aboard Braemar in 2018.
28 August 2026 · 2 min read