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Borealis joins Fred. Olsen fleet in Scotland

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Borealis is one of two former Holland America Line ships joining Fred. Olsen's fleet
One of Fred. Olsen’s new ships, Borealis, today joined the rest of the company’s fleet in lay-up in Rosyth, Scotland, with Bolette due to arrive in mid-September.

‘It is great to see the first of our two new ships, Borealis, alongside next to the rest of our fleet’, says Peter Deer, md, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. ‘We can now begin our rebranding work...to the interior and exterior of the vessel, including our famous red funnels.

‘This is an important milestone for us and marks the start of a new future for our company’, he added.  

Itineraries

Known formerly as Amsterdam and Rotterdam before their purchase from Holland America LineBolette and Borealis take over the itineraries of Fred. Olsen's Boudicca and Black Watch; their bookings open on September 7 and 15, respectively