Touring Scenic Ireland in 5 Nights
Exploring the ‘Emerald Isle’, taking in scenic and city highlights along the way, makes for a memorable discovery of Ireland’s beauty, history and culture, and a wonderfully rewarding bank holiday break. Sailing away from the main coastal routes, smaller ship Borealis takes you to uncover scenes found off the beaten track; see quintessentially Irish vistas of rolling valleys and craggy mountains within Lough Swilly, and the rugged, Atlantic Ocean-carved landscapes of Clare Island, the Inishkea Islands and Tory Island – the most remote, inhabited land in Ireland. What's more, with the help and guidance of ORCA conservationists who'll join on board for your adventure, you'll get to look out for marine life living in its natural habitat, learn about them and play a part in assisting with their conservation.[ReadMore]
During your time ashore, enjoy time to seek out the highlights of three fascinating cities. Cobh is famed for its brightly coloured harbour and impressive cathedral, and for its links to the infamous, ill-fated ocean liner, RMS Titanic, while a visit to Belfast is a chance to explore the connection between Titanic and Northern Ireland’s capital – a city entrenched in centuries of maritime history – too. On tour you could visit UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway from Belfast, and study this wonder's remarkable basalt columns up-close, and from Cobh head to Blarney Castle to kiss the legendary Stone of Eloquence. Meanwhile charming Galway will provide a day of delights to enjoy, from delicious seafood to medieval history and dramatic west coast scenery.
Your Itinerary

Pricing & cabins
* Prices correct as of 14:00 02/07/2022, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call 0800 035 5130 for live availability & prices.
Suite
From £2,199 per person

BJ - Balcony Junior Suite
Borealis' Balcony Junior Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside.
- Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6
- Size: 244 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be converted to one queen-sized bed)
- Sitting area
- Bathroom with bath and shower (unless indicated as shower only)
- Private balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

BJD - Balcony Junior Suite Wheelchair Adapted
Borealis' Balcony Junior Adapted Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside.
- Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6
- Size: 244-283 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be converted to one queen-sized bed)
- Sitting area
- Bathroom with roll-in shower
- Private balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package
Please call for latest prices
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BS - Balcony Suite
The Balcony Suites on Borealis feature all the amenities and comforts guests need during their stay, and provide ample space in which to relax, both indoors and outside on a private balcony.
- Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6
- Size: 283 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be converted to one queen-sized bed)
- Separate sitting area
- Bathroom with bath and shower (unless indicated as shower only)
- Private balcony
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

OW - Olsen Suite
As the largest of Borealis’ suites and cabins, the elegantly appointed Olsen Suite offers the most space and amenities of all the guest accommodation on board.
- Deck: Bridge Deck 7
- Size: 1,181 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Separate sitting, dining and dressing areas
- Bathroom with oversize bath and separate shower
- Private balcony with large table, chairs and sun loungers
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to pantry, mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

PS - Premier Suite
At approximately 568 to 644 square feet in size, Borealis' Premier Suites are spacious and stylish, and feature all the amenities guests need for a comfortable, restful stay, as well as a few extra touches that help make for a even more special experience.
- Deck: Bridge Deck 7
- Size: 568-644 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Separate sitting and dressing areas
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Private balcony with large table, chairs and sun loungers
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

PSD - Premier Suite Wheelchair Adapted
At approximately 568 to 644 square feet in size, Borealis' Premier Adapted Suites are spacious and stylish, and feature all the amenities guests need for a comfortable, restful stay, as well as a few extra touches that help make for a even more special experience.
- Deck: Bridge Deck 7
- Size: 658-644 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with king-size bed (single side approach to bed)
- Separate sitting and dressing areas
- Bathroom with bath and roll-in shower
- Private balcony with large table, chairs and sun loungers
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package
Please call for latest prices
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* Prices correct as of 14:00 02/07/2022, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on sole occupancy. Please call 0800 035 5130 for live availability & prices.
Suite
From £3,298.50

BJ - Balcony Junior Suite
Borealis' Balcony Junior Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside.
- Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6
- Size: 244 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be converted to one queen-sized bed)
- Sitting area
- Bathroom with bath and shower (unless indicated as shower only)
- Private balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

BJD - Balcony Junior Suite Wheelchair Adapted
Borealis' Balcony Junior Adapted Suites are a welcoming, comfortable space. Guests will find ample room to relax, and all the amenities they need during their stay, plus a private balcony for soaking up sunshine and scenery outside.
- Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6
- Size: 244-283 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be converted to one queen-sized bed)
- Sitting area
- Bathroom with roll-in shower
- Private balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package
Please call for latest prices
360° View
BS - Balcony Suite
The Balcony Suites on Borealis feature all the amenities and comforts guests need during their stay, and provide ample space in which to relax, both indoors and outside on a private balcony.
- Deck(s): Bridge Deck 7 & Highland Deck 6
- Size: 283 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be converted to one queen-sized bed)
- Separate sitting area
- Bathroom with bath and shower (unless indicated as shower only)
- Private balcony
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

OW - Olsen Suite
As the largest of Borealis’ suites and cabins, the elegantly appointed Olsen Suite offers the most space and amenities of all the guest accommodation on board.
- Deck: Bridge Deck 7
- Size: 1,181 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Separate sitting, dining and dressing areas
- Bathroom with oversize bath and separate shower
- Private balcony with large table, chairs and sun loungers
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to pantry, mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

PS - Premier Suite
At approximately 568 to 644 square feet in size, Borealis' Premier Suites are spacious and stylish, and feature all the amenities guests need for a comfortable, restful stay, as well as a few extra touches that help make for a even more special experience.
- Deck: Bridge Deck 7
- Size: 568-644 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Separate sitting and dressing areas
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Private balcony with large table, chairs and sun loungers
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package

PSD - Premier Suite Wheelchair Adapted
At approximately 568 to 644 square feet in size, Borealis' Premier Adapted Suites are spacious and stylish, and feature all the amenities guests need for a comfortable, restful stay, as well as a few extra touches that help make for a even more special experience.
- Deck: Bridge Deck 7
- Size: 658-644 square feet (approx.)
- Bedroom with king-size bed (single side approach to bed)
- Separate sitting and dressing areas
- Bathroom with bath and roll-in shower
- Private balcony with large table, chairs and sun loungers
- Large floor-to-ceiling windows
- Access to mini bar and fridge
- Guests benefit from complimentary Suite Dreams package
Please call for latest prices
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What's Included?
In addition to what's included in the cost of your cruise, we also offer chargeable extras that have been designed to help you get even more from your cruise experience, aboard and ashore.
Enjoy a Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea perhaps, join our expert Sommeliers for Drink Tasting Sessions, or treat yourself to sumptuous Speciality Dining. Create the perfect workout routine with a Personal Trainer, or simply indluge yourself with a treatment or two at the Spa.
Please note: Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra and can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.
Great value offers on selected fares and cabin grades available on this cruise. Prices shown may vary – please contact our Reservations team for further details.
The Olsen Way
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity. But this is not for us. Find out more
We are free to do things a different way because we are family-run. Of course some people enjoy the bigger, busier cruises, but it is not for everyone, and it is not for us. We prefer to do things, 'The Olsen Way'.
We have fewer guests, so the atmosphere on board our ships is always warm and civilised. Our smaller ships allow us to visit the more interesting places that the world has to offer.
We pride ourselves on putting our all into the Fred. Olsen cruise experience. Our itineraries are created from scratch every year, our service is genuinely personal and each and every area of our ships is designed by hand.
About Your Ship
Borealis, like her sister ship Bolette, has capacity for less than 1,400 guests but is larger in overall size than the other vessels in the Fred. Olsen fleet. This means when you come on board for a memorable cruise holiday, to relax and enjoy a premium level of comfort – as well as our renowned personal service – in the elegant public areas, lounges, bars and dining venues, you have even more space in which to do so.
With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and timeless style, and classic open deck spaces providing a place to fully immerse yourself in the magic of ocean cruising, Borealis is very much in keeping with what our guests have come to expect from a Fred. Olsen ship.
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