Liverpool Cruise Port will welcome a Fred Olsen cruise to the Nordic fjords next autumn. The nine-night voyage on the Borealis departs September 18, 2027, returning September 24, visiting Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Romsdalsfjorden, Olden, Nordfjord, Lustrafjord, and Skjolden.
Onboard Experience and Activities
Passengers sail through glassy waters with views of mountains, waterfalls, and forests. After docking, they can kayak on peaceful fjord waters and ascend the Leon Skylift for panoramic views from over 1,000 metres. The itinerary also includes wandering through cities with Art Nouveau architecture and local cuisine.
Prices start from £1,249 per person. This includes five-course à la carte dinners, daily casual dining, afternoon tea, evening shows, swimming pool and jacuzzi access, and pre-book fitness classes.
The Borealis Ship
The smaller Borealis carries 1,353 guests and 642 crew across 702 cabins. It offers open deck spaces and multiple restaurants. Cabin options include suite, terrace, ocean, and interior.
Other Cruises from Liverpool
Fred Olsen's Southern Spain Siesta departs January 5, 2027, at £2,989pp for 13 nights on the Bolette, calling at La Coruna, Cadiz, Malaga, Gibraltar, and Vigo. Ambassador Cruise Line's Fjordland Escapes and Nordic Traditions trip sails May 24, 2027, at £1,253pp for 11 nights, exploring Geiranger, Alesund, Maloy, and Flam, with a stop in Belfast.
Alternative Accommodation
For non-cruise options, a five-star-rated Welsh cottage, Pen Y Banc Llanfaredd near Builth Wells, Powys, is available via Sykes Cottages. It is a four-bed single-storey house with an enclosed garden, patio, lawn, furniture, and hot tub. The surrounding area features a national park, riverside walks, and countryside. The cottage has a perfect star rating from 56 reviews, with dates from August 24, 2026. One guest said: "The photos of Pen Y Banc don't do the property justice. We arrived with gorgeous blue skies to a house that is so beautiful, clean, spacious and with the best views you could wish for! The beds were so comfy, plenty of bathrooms and the hot tub which just topped it off. Can't wait to go back."
