fred olsen cruise lines
Borealis cruise ship profile
Borealis is a cruise ship with 1,353 passengers, 642 crew, 61,849 GT, built in 1997. Compare ship facts, onboard context, and related sailings before choosing an itinerary.
Ship facts
- Operator: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
- Passenger capacity: 1,353.
- Crew count: 642.
- Gross tonnage: 61,849 GT.
- Length: 238 meters.
- Decks: 10.
- Year built: 1997, making the ship about 29 years old in 2026.
Size, space, and onboard planning context
Borealis is a smaller ship for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. Its 61,849 GT size and 1,353 passenger capacity help indicate how busy public spaces, embarkation, dining, and port days may feel.
The passenger-to-crew ratio is approximately 2.1:1 using the current passenger and crew figures. The gross-tonnage-per-passenger figure is about 45.7, a useful rough signal when comparing ship scale and onboard space. 10 decks and 238 meters of length can affect walking distance between cabins, dining, entertainment, and gangway areas.
Onboard signals to compare
- Borealis is not marked as having a kids club in the current ship record.
- Borealis is not marked as having adult-only areas in the current ship record.
- 1 included dining option is listed in the ship record.
Research this ship
Use Borealis' profile alongside cruise search, cruise line comparisons, and port timetables. Ship size, age, capacity, crew level, and onboard style can change the feel of an itinerary as much as the route itself.
Always confirm final ship amenities, deck plans, cabin details, and schedule changes with the cruise line before booking.