Fred Olsen Cruise Lines smaller ship Borealis embarks on season of sailing from Portsmouth

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.

December and January, offering guests the chance to seek out the magical Northern Lights in Arctic Norway, see in the New Year with a fireworks extravaganza 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.”