Fred Olsen embarks on return to Norwegian fjords

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returns to its homeland of Norway today (Tuesday) as new ship Borealis heads in search of the Northern Lights.

The ship is embarking from Liverpool on the line’s first Norwegian cruise since sailings resumed in the summer.

The departure marks the start of a programme of 22 sailings which will cover all four seasons in 2022.

The Norwegian sailings have been designed to maximise the benefits of the company’s smaller ships, which allow them to sail “size-restricted” waters such as Lysefjord, Åkrafjorand and Fjaerlandsfjord.

Head of itinerary planning and destination experience Martin Lister said: “We are proud to sail our own course, and our homeland of Norway is somewhere this really shines through.

“This is especially true in the fjords, where we frequently travel away from the well-sailed route.

“The smaller size of our ships opens up so many possibilities for us. We can sail the size-restricted Lysefjord so guests can look up at the famous Pulpit Rock, or cruise Åkrafjord to the tall and tumbling Langfoss Waterfall, often regarded as the best waterfall in Norway, offering views of spectacular scenery direct from the ship.

 “This first cruise back to Norway will be extra special, as not only will we be visiting Alta, renowned for being one of the best places on earth to see the Northern Lights, but it will also see Borealis going in search of the phenomena from which she takes her name. We can’t wait to share this experience with our guests.”