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Pirates and Mutiny on Fred. Olsen Borealis as We Cross the Arctic Circle | Episode 4

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👁️ 9K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 27:39
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've got to say the food was absolutely delicious.

The poolside grill quickly became one of our favorites as the food here was so good.

It had a moody dramatic feel today, but it was still absolutely breathtaking and full of atmosphere.

The ceremony, led by the cruise director and entertainment team, kicked off with the ship's officers being put on trial and hilariously punished.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try the Aquavit tasting experience if you enjoy bold, unique spirits.
Pause the video to study menus in detail when dining options are shown.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Kissing a dead fish during the Arctic Circle ceremonyIt's all in good fun; you can participate or just watch.
Cold weather during outdoor activitiesBring a jacket and use provided blankets during events like the Aquavit tasting.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens during the Arctic Circle crossing ceremony?
QWhat are the dining options and experiences on board Fred. Olsen Borealis?
QWhat is the atmosphere like during scenic sailing in the Arctic?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Narvik4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cable car to Navikfella viewpoint
Trumsø3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Troll Museum
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YouTube Video Description

Join us aboard Fred. Olsen's Borealis as we sail further north on our Northern Lights Cruise — and cross the Arctic Circle in truly unforgettable fashion! In Episode 4, our day begins with a port talk, followed by a mouth-watering Kitchen Creations demonstration in the auditorium. We then enjoy a delicious lunch at the Poolside Grill, one of our favourite spots on the ship. As we head out on deck, the Arctic scenery is moody and atmospheric — just in time for the Arctic Circle Ceremony! Expect pirates, mutiny, and icy chaos as the ship’s officers are put on trial and hilariously punished with freezing water (all in good fun, of course). Yes, there’s even a chance to kiss the fish... Later, we wind down with a relaxing glass of wine at the bar before heading to a Scandinavian Aquavit tasting experience (£30pp), complete with bold cocktails, canapés, and a chance to mix our own drinks. Trust us — Aquavit definitely isn't for the faint-hearted! We also try Colours and Tastes, Fred. Olsen’s Asian fusion restaurant (£15pp when pre-booked), and even catch a show in the lounge — something we don’t normally do, but we’re glad we did! 💬 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for Episode 5, where we: Sail into Narvik at dawn Take a cable car to a snowy mountain viewpoint Get stuck mid-air (!) — and nearly miss the ship! Enjoy more amazing food and cocktails Hunt for the elusive Northern Lights Thanks for watching — and let us know in the comments if you’d brave the icy baptism or try Aquavit! 👍 If you enjoyed the video, give it a like – it really helps support our channel! ➡️ Watch our full Balcony Junior Suite cabin tour here: https://youtu.be/L9fxWRej1a4 📧 Sign up for our newsletter: https://cruisemonkeys.com/newsletter-signup/ 🚢 Book your next cruise with Cruise Monkeys Travel: https://cruisemonkeys.com/book or 📞 0330 880 5555 👕 Official Merchandise - https://cruisemonkeys.com/shop 📲 Find us on social media - https://cruisemonkeys.com/socials 📧 For everything else, drop us an email at hello@cruisemonkeys.com 🐒🍌🚢 About Us - Who are the Cruise Monkeys? We are bananas about cruising! We've been sharing our cruise adventures for over 10 years hon this channel! Come join us on our adventures as we bring you along on our cruises! #FredOlsenCruise #BorealisCruise #NorthernLightsCruise #CruiseVlog #UKCruisers #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseEmbarkation #FredOlsenBorealis #AuroraBorealisCruise #WinterCruise #CruiseVlogger #CruisingFromTheUK #arcticcircle