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I Left My Kids & Cruised Solo on Fred Olsen's Borealis Cruise Ship

Cruise Mummy
Cruise Mummy
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👁️ 18K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 7:55
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloOtherFrom LiverpoolVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I only book this Cruise a few days before it departed

I left them at home and went by myself

Borealis was the smallest ship I've ever been on

I was really impressed by how big it was

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise a few days before departure for a cheap deal
Use the paper guide instead of an app for a stress-free experience
Try the craft class for a fun activity on board

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and crowd levelsThe ship is smaller but spacious, with no problem getting a sun lounger even on sunny days

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise solo on Fred Olsen's Borealis ship?
QHow does the Borealis compare to larger cruise ships?
QWhat activities and amenities are available on a short world cruise segment?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4½ Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconKids Family1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Liverpool2½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I only booked this cruise a few days before it departed. I saw a really cheap deal for the first couple of days of a world cruise so I thought that this would be a great way to see what Fred Olsen's Borealis cruise ship was like. I was SO excited to experience the start of a world cruise as the ship sailed from Liverpool to Southampton. Usually, I cruise with my young children, but I didn’t think that they’d enjoy this ship so I left them at home and went by myself. 👉 Get the latest cruise news, tips and hand-picked deals by email:https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/subscribe/ 👉Read my cruise blog: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk 👉 Follow me on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisemummy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisemummy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruisemummyblog About Cruise Mummy: My name’s Jenni and I’ve worked in the cruise industry since 2015. I was recently voted Favourite Cruise Travel Influencer at the 2022 Wave Awards. My goal is to help as many people as possible to make the most of their cruises and my cruise blog helps around 1 million people each month. If you’d like to contact me, my email address is jenni@cruisemummy.co.uk