Exploring Rugged & Remote Greenland & Iceland

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Borealis in Narsarsuaq, Greenland Church in Nanortalik in Greenland

04 Aug 2023

Liverpool

14 nights

Borealis

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The Olsen Way Highlights

Join one of TV’s best-loved presenters, Michaela Strachan on board this cruise, for a programme of insightful talks. 

Our team has planned this cruise to explore off-the-beaten-track destinations, showcasing the wild and rugged environments of Greenland and Iceland. Narsarsuaq is your gateway to the Qooroq Ice Fjord, where you can weave among white and glassy blue icebergs on a boat tour; while in the remote town of Nanortalik, you can gain an insight into local life at the open-air museum. As Borealis sails the strait of Prins Christiansund, you will be greeted with jagged mountains and glaciers. You can encounter the geology and geothermal activity of Iceland by capturing spurting geysers and thundering waterfalls.

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Highlights

Michaela Strachan

Michaela Strachan

One of TV’s best-loved presenters, Michaela Strachan, will be sharing her passion for animal welfare and extensive experience of wildlife conservation with guests onboard this cruise to Greenland and Iceland. Michaela has been a regular face on television screens for more than three decades, and will talk about British wildlife, wildlife programme making and what makes British wildlife programmes so popular. 

From spectacles to predation, rarities to nesting, seasonal highlights to humour - Michaela is extremely passionate about animal welfare, and has extensive experience of wildlife conservation around the world. Her natural effervescence and engaging humour endear her to all audiences, be it as a presenter, or public speaker.

Michaela will also be joined by our Entertainment Manager on stage to answer questions in our Audience With programme including a Q&A session with guests.

Breathtaking lansdcapes at the edge of the plateau near Igaliku, Southern Greenland

Wild and Rugged Environments

This cruise showcases the wild and rugged environments of Greenland and Iceland, with Narsarsuaq as your gateway to the Qooroq Ice Fjord, where you will have the chance to weave among white and glassy blue icebergs on a boat tour. Borealis will sail the strait of Prins Christiansund, greeting you with jagged mountains and glaciers. You can also encounter the geology and geothermal activity of Iceland by visiting spurting geysers and thundering waterfalls on some of our tours.

Nanortalik Museum in South Greenland

Local Life

While in the remote town of Nanortalik, you'll have the opportunity to gain an insight into local life at the open-air museum, beautifully situated in the old colonial port area, and consisting of many buildings, an Inuit summer camp, and an Umiaq and kayak exhibition. Take the chance to discover the Inuit way of life in Greenland when visiting Qaqortoq on the Greenlandic Food and Beer Tour. During this tour, enjoy a tasting menu of local specialities, such as reindeer, musk ox, and dried fish, combined with a selection of local beers produced in the nearby microbrewery located in Narsaq.

Puffins on a cliff, Scotland

Abundant Wildlife

Heimaey is the largest island located off the coast of Iceland and is home to an abundance of wildlife. On a boat tour, journey past the surrounding cliffs where lively bird colonies reside during the summer months, such as puffins, gannets, and guillemots; as well as many species of whales including orcas, minke whales and white-beaked dolphins. If you wish to spot puffins, we'd recommend you take part in the Puffin Paradise tour in Reykjavík, where you will head to the picturesque islands of Akurey and Lundey on an adapted boat to get as close to viewing puffins as possible. A team from Ocean Wildlife Encounters will be on board throughout your cruise to help you spot wildlife from Borealis' decks during scenic cruising.

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Life On Board

Introducing Borealis

Sister-ship to Bolette, Borealis is perfectly suited for enjoying scenic cruising of the world's lesser-known waterways. From cruising past remarkable landscapes and historical sites to capturing the beauty of the natural world. 

Borealis at sea at sunset
Borealis at sea at sunset

Borealis

Sister-ship to Bolette, Borealis is perfectly suited for taking guests on a journey around the globe, enabling more exploration in more exciting ports. Her smaller size, spacious public areas, open deck spaces and impressive array of restaurants make her perfect for longer voyages, and shorter journeys alike.

702 cabins
1,360 guests
662 crew
61,849 GT
25kts max speed
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Our Signature Experiences

To make your experience even more special, our Journey Planners have designed a unique programme of Signature Experiences which will allow you to discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, so you can arrive in each destination fully prepared to get the most out of your visit.

Itinerary Insights

We have carefully curated a programme of events to give you a deeper understanding of each of the destinations you will be visiting

Scenic Discoveries

Our Scenic Discoveries are designed to allow you to enjoy seeing the world from the unique perspective of our ships

The Ship and the Sea

Maritime is in our DNA - our history in shipping goes back almost 200 years

The Sky at Sea

There’s very little in the natural world more beautiful than a clear night sky, sunrise or sunset seen at sea

Treats of the Region

We love to bring a taste of the region's food, drink, local tastes and culinary traditions to life on board

Treats & Pastimes

In addition to our Signature Experiences, we have a selection of lovely Treats & Pastimes for you to enjoy when on board. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.

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Cabins, Prices & Offers

Cabin Options On Your Cruise

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What's Included

SO MUCH ALREADY INCLUDED

As well as our Signature Experiences, there is a host of other treats to enjoy on board our ships.

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