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Fred Olsen Borealis Christmas in the Canaries Cruise. Day 1, Embarkation at Portsmouth. 2025/26

Rich and Suz Cruise
Rich and Suz Cruise
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👁️ 1K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 13:21
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · WinterFrom PortsmouthVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We were really looking forward to this cruise.

We done a similar one on Fred Olsson Balleta last year and had a great time and we were hoping for a similar experience on her sister ship Borealis.

Cabins were ready, so we went straight to ours to drop off our bags and our cases were outside already, which was pretty quick.

We both really enjoyed our first dinner on board.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book a deluxe interior on prom deck for similar experience to previous cruises.
✓Watch the safety video on the cabin TV before going to your muster station.
✓Visit the Atlantis Spa early to book slots in the thermal suite.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to navigate the queuing system at check-in — Follow the signs and wait for your luggage tag color to be called, as that is how the Fred Olsen queuing system works.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like at Portsmouth?
QWhat are the cabin amenities on Fred Olsen Borealis?
QWhat is the first day itinerary for a Christmas cruise?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Lisbon3½ Happy Bacon
Portsmouth3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Day 1 of our Fred Olsen Borealis Christmas in the Canaries, and New Years Eve in Lisbon Cruise. Embarkation in Portsmouth, Sail Away, first dinner onboard and the first show.