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Borealis Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking

Borealis usually sails from the City Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.

Quick answer

Terminal
City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101)
Entrance
Dock Gate 8
Next sailing
Fri 16 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in
Sailings in the next year
12
Parking from
£97.95 for 7 nights

Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.

Best parking for this ship

ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station.

The official option for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027).

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About Borealis

Ship facts

Entered service
1997 (refitted 2025)
Guests
1,299 (standard occupancy)
Crew
650
Size
61,849 gross tons
Length
238 m
Pools
1
Who it's for
Adults only

What it has

  • Adults-only from 2026, aimed at couples, friends and solo travellers.
  • Built in 1997 as Holland America's Rotterdam; joined Fred. Olsen in 2020.
  • Pool and Lido Bar sit under a retractable roof; the Atlantis Spa has a thermal suite.
  • Panoramic Observatory Lounge; Fresco, an open-air deck venue, was created in the 2025 dry dock.
  • 49 solo cabins, plus solo-traveller meet-ups and dance hosts on board.

Places to eat

  • Aurora Restaurant
  • Borealis Restaurant
  • The View
  • The Poolside
  • Colours & Tastes
  • Fresco

Ship facts from Wikipedia, fredolsencruises.com, media.fredolsencruises.com, fredolsencruises.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' website before you sail.

Upcoming Borealis sailings from Southampton

Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 2 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Fri 16 Oct 2026, with 4 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day

DateTerminalDepartsNext Southampton callLength
Fri 16 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships inCity Cruise Terminal · Berth 101—Sun 25 Oct 20269 nights
Sun 25 Oct 2026City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101—Sun 8 Nov 202614 nights
Sun 8 Nov 2026City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101—Mon 23 Nov 202615 nights
Mon 23 Nov 2026City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101—Tue 8 Dec 202615 nights
Tue 8 Dec 2026City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101—Sun 13 Dec 20265 nights
Sun 13 Dec 2026Usually City Terminal—Fri 18 Dec 20265 nights
Fri 18 Dec 2026City Cruise Terminal · Berth 10119:30Mon 18 Jan 2027Long voyage
Mon 18 Jan 2027City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101PMThu 21 Jan 20273 nights
Thu 21 Jan 2027City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101AMThu 29 Apr 2027Long voyage
Thu 29 Apr 2027Usually City Terminal—Tue 4 May 20275 nights
Tue 4 May 2027Usually City Terminal—Wed 12 May 20278 nights
Wed 12 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships inUsually City Terminal———

Borealis: ship and parking questions

Which terminal does Borealis use in Southampton?

Borealis usually sails from the City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101, Western Docks, Dock Gate 8).

What is Borealis like?

Adults-only from 2026, aimed at couples, friends and solo travellers. Built in 1997 as Holland America's Rotterdam; joined Fred. Olsen in 2020. Pool and Lido Bar sit under a retractable roof; the Atlantis Spa has a thermal suite. Panoramic Observatory Lounge; Fresco, an open-air deck venue, was created in the 2025 dry dock.

How many passengers does Borealis carry?

Borealis carries about 1,299 guests (standard occupancy) and about 650 crew.

How big is Borealis and when was it built?

Borealis is 61,849 gross tons and 238 metres long; it entered service in 1997 and was refitted in 2025.

Is Borealis adults-only?

Yes. Fred Olsen Cruise Lines runs Borealis as an adults-only ship.

What restaurants are on Borealis?

Places to eat include Aurora Restaurant, Borealis Restaurant, The View, The Poolside, Colours & Tastes and Fresco. Some may cost extra.

How many pools does Borealis have?

Borealis has 1 pools.

What time does Borealis leave Southampton?

On Fri 18 Dec 2026, Borealis is scheduled to depart at 19:30, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.

Where can I park for a Borealis cruise?

ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station. The official option for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027). Compare City Terminal parking →