Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to complete an international voyage since the resumption of cruising, as Borealis returned to the UK from Iceland.
New ship Borealis set sail for the rugged landscapes of Iceland on 14 August with around 800 guests on board.
It was the first international voyage to set sail from British waters since all UK cruise operators paused their operations in March last year.
The cruise called into Reykjavík, Ísafjörður, Eyjafjörður and Seyðisfjörður, and guests were able to leave the ship and explore ashore in organised shore excursions.
Clare Ward, director of product and customer service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “This is a big achievement not just for us, but for the cruise industry. Being the first international sailing, this cruise was not without its challenges, but we worked very closely with the Icelandic authorities to ensure all went smoothly and, of course, safely, both for our guests and crew and those living and working in the ports we visited.”
The cruise line currently has two ships sailing, Borealis and new flagship Bolette, both of which are offering more international sailings from September.
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