Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will operate an 87-night Grand Voyage to the Amazon River and Antarctica, departing Southampton on January 5, 2028, aboard the cruise ship Borealis.
Key highlights of the itinerary include immersive cruising along the Amazon River with calls at Manaus and Santarém, rounding Cape Horn, and three days of scenic cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula. Overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires allow extended exploration, while stops in Caribbean destinations such as Samaná Bay and Dominica showcase natural beauty and wildlife opportunities.
The voyage calls at 28 ports across 17 countries on five continents, covering
locations from Southampton through the Canary Islands, multiple Caribbean islands, Brazilian Amazon towns, southern South American cities, the Falkland Islands, Cape Verde, and concludes back in Southampton. This route combines diverse ecosystems, urban centers, and remote wildlife habitats.
Bookings open on July 22, 2026, with prices starting from £10,999 per person. Reservations received by August 19, 2026, benefit from Fred. Olsen’s Freedom Fare Price Promise, which guarantees no better price within four weeks of sale and includes full-board dining with selected drinks, in-port shuttle buses, entertainment, enrichment talks, access to fitness facilities, port taxes, fees, gratuities, and a satisfaction guarantee.
Solo travelers booking early can access select cabins without single supplements. Reservations can be made by calling Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Monday through Sunday during listed hours or through ABTA travel agents.
Martin Lister, Head of Product Innovation at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, described the voyage as one that connects extraordinary global locations in a single journey, combining the biodiverse Amazon rainforest and river with scenic Antarctic waters and culturally rich cities across South America and the Caribbean. The itinerary marks the company’s first return to the Amazon region in nine years and is designed for depth and variety with
unparalleled wildlife viewing, including pink river dolphins and penguins, and immersive city experiences.
