Fred. Olsen has resumed cruises from the United Kingdom, with the newest cruise ship Borealis departing on her 3-day maiden voyage from the port of Liverpool. It is the first time that the 1,360-guest vessel set sail with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, marking the launch of the company’s ‘Welcome Back’ programme of UK summer season. Borealis set sail at 50 percent capacity initially, and the ship will always carry less than 1,400 passengers on board.

Marking this important milestone Peter Deer, Managing director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Today is a truly momentous day for us, as not only are we setting sail again after 16 months, but we are doing so with the first of two wonderful new ships.”

“I must extend my personal thanks to each and every member of our wonderful crew, our shoreside team and our trade partners for their hard work, dedication, passion and commitment, and to our guests, both new and returning, for the support, patience and loyalty they showed as we prepared for our return.

“This voyage setting sail today is the beginning of a bright new future for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines with two remarkable new ships among the fleet.”