Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Portsmouth this month to embark on a season of sailing to destinations including Norway, Portugal and the Canary Islands.
Smaller-ship Borealis will set sail on seven cruises from Portsmouth in November, December and January, offering guests the chance to seek out the Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, see in the New Year in Madeira and encounter marine wildlife in the waters of the Caribbean.
Martin Lister, Head of Product Innovation at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“Having first set sail from Portsmouth back in 2009, we are thrilled to have returned to the port for another busy cruising schedule from November through to February 2025.
“Portsmouth’s location on the south coast provides the ideal departure port for those guests wanting to seek out some winter warmth in destinations such as the Canary Islands, Madeira and Morocco.
“Guests joining us can look forward to a variety of cruises on board Borealis where they can witness spectacular natural phenomena such as the magical Northern Lights, seek out native wildlife and immerse in the local way of life.
“Opportunities in our hand-crafted itineraries include the chance to learn to flamenco dance in its birthplace of Cadiz, discover volcanic vistas in the Canary Islands and spend time with local Sami people to learn about their way of life in Norway.”
Andrew Williamson, Head of Cruise and Ferry at Portsmouth International Port, said:
“Portsmouth has a long-standing relationship with Fred. Olsen, and we’ve looked forward to their return in November as they begin their winter season out of the city.
“2024 has been our busiest year yet for cruise and we will be rounding it off in style with sailings from Fred. Olsen taking us into the new year.
“Guests will also be travelling further afield for some winter sun, with cruises to the Caribbean and Morocco as well as festive trips in search of the Northern Lights.
“Borealis is the flagship vessel for the brand and will feel right at home in Portsmouth, after first calling in 2022.
“Since then, the port has continued to grow, and passengers will now travel through our new carbon neutral terminal as they start their holidays.”
Borealis will then return to Portsmouth again in November 2025 for a further five sailings, including a five-night Mystery Cruise setting sail on 7th November, and another two cruises in 2026.
The 2024 and early 2025 sailings from Portsmouth are:
Borealis’ 14-night S2427 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 7th December 2024.
Prices start from £799 per person. Enjoy savings of £100 per person when booking before 2nd December 2024.
Borealis’ 14-night S2428 ‘Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 21st December 2024. Prices start from £2,299 per person.
Borealis’ 28-night S2501 ‘Island-Hopping in the Caribbean’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 4th January 2025. Prices start from £2,999 per person.
Borealis’ 14-night S2502 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 1st February 2025.
Prices start from £999 per person. Enjoy savings of £300 per person when booking before 2nd December 2024.
Borealis’ 12-night S2503 ‘Discovering Spain and Morocco’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 15th February 2025. Prices start from £1,149 per person.
Borealis’ 14-night S2504 ‘Canaries and Carnivals’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on 27th February 2025.
Prices start from £1,099 per person. Enjoy savings of £200 per person when booking before 2nd December 2024.
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ departures from Portsmouth, visit fredolsencruises.com/cruises-from-portsmouth.
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