Name: Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal
Brand: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Rating: 4.6 (74 reviews)

Overview

This 7-night Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise aboard Borealis sets sail from Southampton, bound for the shores of England and Mediterranean. Along the way, you'll visit Honfleur, Saint Peter Port, and Pauillac, exploring a new destination almost every day. This is a cruise that combines the thrill of discovering new destinations with the comfort and luxury of life aboard the Borealis. With fares from £999 per person, this is a wonderful way to experience England and Mediterranean by sea.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

With more than 175 years of know-how behind it, this heritage brand has the expertise to deliver quality cruising with strong, customer-friendly value. It's known for its ideally sized ships and caters to a broad range of guests, including couples, solo travellers and families. It also offers a wide selection of carefully curated itineraries, from no-fly mini cruises from the UK to mystery cruises in the Mediterranean.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Southampton

Imagine setting sail from Southampton on a grand world cruise, a journey that promises unparalleled adventure and relaxation across the globe. As your ship departs, you'll feel the excitement of exploring distant shores and experiencing diverse cultures. Each day brings new horizons, from the bustling markets of Asia to the serene beauty of the South Pacific islands. Onboard, enjoy world-class dining, entertainment, and amenities that cater to your every need, ensuring your journey is as comfortable as it is captivating. A world cruise from Southampton isn't just a holiday; it's a collection of life-changing experiences wrapped into one magnificent voyage

Day 2

Honfleur

Day 3

Saint Peter Port

Day 4

At sea

Days 5-6

Pauillac

The port sits right on the Gironde estuary, and from here it’s an easy drive inland to the Route des Châteaux, where names like Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild line the vineyards.Most cruise excursions from Pauillac focus on wine: guided tastings, vineyard tours and cellar visits. Expect to hear about the terroir of the Médoc and the ageing processes behind Bordeaux’s iconic reds.The town itself is small but pleasant, with a marina, riverside promenade and several wine shops and cafés.

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

Southampton

Day 1

Southampton

Day 2

Honfleur

Day 3

Saint Peter Port

Day 4

At sea

Days 5-6

Pauillac

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

Southampton

1353

Passengers

642

Crew

1997

Launched

2022

Last refit

61849t

Tonnage

238m

Length

34m

Width

22kts

Speed

Decks

GBP

Currency

Borealis

Sister ship of our flagship Bolette, Borealis joined us 2020, and is perfectly suited for enjoying scenic cruising of the world's lesser-known waterways. From cruising past remarkable landscapes and historical sites to capturing the beauty of the natural world.

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Memorable world crise

Exceptional experience lasting 110 days crusing the Southern hemisphere. Cannot fault Fred Olsen. As a solo traveller special events were put on for us. Port talks were informative. Specialist speakers and entertainment was on a rolling programme. Various classes for dancing,craft,deck games, events were provided fir the whole trip. Optional port excursions well thought out. A truly wonderful experience. Well done FredOksen

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Bolette

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Great ship and great service

We had heard so many good things about Fred Olsen we decided to do a short cruise to give them a try. On 22nd May we boarded Bolette and were very pleasantly surprised at how spacious the community areas were. We had a window cabin which we found quite spacious with lot’s of proper wardrobe space. There was a small refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom had a spacious walk in shower compared to many other ships we had been on. Believe it or not there was still a nightly turn down service which has now gone from many ships due to cost cutting. The theatre was I think the best I had seen on any ship and they had some very good entertainment on board. The dining room was great with an upper and lower level with very attentive staff. The menu had certain things on that were on there daily but also with quite a comprehensive menu which changed every day (unlike a lot of the bigger ships I have been on)to suit all tastes. My only disappointment was the fact that they had two sittings for dinner but I would have liked to see an open sitting scheme. I am not a buffet person but I think this is the best buffet I have seen on any of the ships I have been on. We did not try it fully just on the first and last day. Overall I was very impressed.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Bolette

Reviews

Fred at its best

Lovely cruise, staff amazing, food superb ship clean and tidy, staff always smiling . Can’t wait for our next cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral

Reviews

Absolutely fantastic

I recently went on a 5 day cruise, with Fred Olsen on the Borealis. We went to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The whole experience was great. Loved the sea days. Especially the 10am craft classes. The lady leading the class really knew her stuff. I did my own thing in Rotterdam and a Fred Olsen excursion in Amsterdam. Again very well organised and a knowledgeable guide.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis

Reviews

Borealis to Cartagena

Fabulous, only slightly spoiled by a faulty mooring line capstan winch that had inadequate maintenance resulting in horrid noises late at night when the sea conditions got rough, also the Portuguese dock workers strikes at the time that meant we had a day at Queta instead, which was a fabulous alternative. The cruise was a little pricey compared to our usual Ambassador Cruise Line, and missed out on offers from FOCL of £200 per cabin free OBC by just a week when they started extra promotions to sell remaining cabins. Our next cruise will be back with ACL as they are better in Customer considerations of the need for my wife to take a small mobility scooter on board, to enable getting about easier at the ports of call. Most aspects of the FOCL cruise were absolutely superb, however both ACL and FOCL could improve significantly if they really looked at each others operations with little or no extra input.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis

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Lovely relaxing time.

Lucky we were on this ship, the weather wasn’t brilliant on this cruise to the Canaries but we were well looked after, food good (especially Colours & Tastes Asian Fusion), good shows. Fireworks in Lisbon worked better than the previous year on a different ship.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis

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A tired old ship

As with all cruise lines the staff were mainly very friendly. Food ok though often lukewarm. All inclusive drinks very limited although that will have changed with FO's new policy. Cabin was frankly shabby but functional. Be prepared for a very senior demographic.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis

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Best of scenic cruising

Fabulous cruise to Croatia, weather was very hot, accommodation, scaffolding and food all excellent

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis