The Borealis has completed a refurbishment program at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, becoming the first cruise ship to undergo work there for more than 25 years.
The Borealis arrived on October 28 for a 14-day refurbishment and is now ready to welcome guests on board for a Northern Lights cruise. Peter Deer, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “I would like to thank the people of Liverpool, Birkenhead, and Cammell Laird for looking after our ship, the Borealis, during its time in dry dock.
“We’ve been sailing from Liverpool for almost 20 years and are very proud that this fantastic city is the home port of the Borealis. We appreciate the relationship we have with the local people, whether they are our guests, our friends at Cruise Liverpool, or the men and women of Cammell Laird who have worked hard to get the Borealis refurbished in time for its upcoming sailings.”.
“As a family-run cruise line, we know how important it is to support local communities and we look forward to continuing to build these relationships in Liverpool and the surrounding area for many years to come.”.
Borealis joined the Fred. Olsen fleet in 2020, with Liverpool as its home port since sailing resumed in 2021, offering more than 50 departures from the city. A report submitted to the local authorities' culture and visitors economy commission earlier this year revealed that the Borealis had contributed more than £2.25 million to the local economy by using Liverpool as its home port.
Their upcoming departures from the city include the chance to visit northern and western Europe, including a special two-week sailing to the Canary Islands, before setting sail on an exciting “Around the World in 80 Days” cruise in February – the first time Fred. Olsen has offered the opportunity to take part in a world cruise from Liverpool.
