‘When we announced our new back in service plans in December, we had every confidence in these new dates based on the information available to us at the time,’ said Peter Deer, managing director, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. ‘Since then, we have seen a third national lockdown imposed, and this must be taken into consideration for our plans in returning to service.
‘Deferring Borealis’ return allows us a little more time to consider and understand the developments around COVID-19, including the roll-out of the vaccine, and how this will reflect how we operate.’
The announcement comes ahead of customers on April/May sailings paying their final balances.
Bolette and Borealis
Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail; Bolette will be the second, departing Dover on May 29, followed by Balmoral from Rosyth, Edinburgh on June 9.
Braemar will remain in layup until 2022 owing to its extensive fly-cruise programme.
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