Fred Olsen Borealis cabins and suites
Fred Olsen Borealis staterooms review, floor plans, photos
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Owners Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 2 |
| Cabin size: | 940 ft2 / 87 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 190 ft2 / 18 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | forward on deck 7-Bridge |
| Type (categories): | (OW) Owners Suite / MS Rotterdam (PS) Pinnacle Suite / Penthouse Suite |
Owners Suite is sized 1275 ft2, located near the lift/stairs and features floor-ceiling windows (opening to a step-out balcony), 1x King-size double bed, sofabed, en-suite bathroom (full-size whirlpool bath, WC-toilet, separate shower), guest toilet (powder room), separate living room, dining room, dressing room, pantry, mini-bar, refrigerator.
Premier Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 50 |
| Cabin size: | SB (390 ft2 / 36 m2), SA (460 ft2 / 43 m2) |
| Balcony size: | 190 ft2 / 18 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 7-Bridge |
| Type (categories): | (PS) Premier Suite / MS Rotterdam (SA, SB) Neptune Suite / Grand Suite |
Premier Suites are sized 575 ft2 and have a large sitting area and bedroom (1x King-size double bed, en-suite bathroom (full whirlpool bath-shower, WC-toilet), floor-ceiling windows (opening to a step-out balcony), separate dressing room (walk-in closet), sofabed, mini-bar, refrigerator.
Balcony Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 3 |
| Staterooms number: | 120 |
| Cabin size: | 230-270 ft2 / 22-25 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 65 ft2 / 6 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6 |
| Type (categories): | (BS) Balcony Suite, (BJ) Balcony Junior Suite, (JB) Single Balcony Suite / MS Rotterdam (A, B, BB, BC) Vista Suite / Mini-Suite |
All Suites have step-out balconies and are on Deck 6.
Category BS are sized 285 ft2, with bedroom (2x single beds convertible to Queen-size double bed), bathroom (whirlpool bath with shower / unless indicated "shower-only"), sitting area, floor-ceiling windows (opening to a balcony), mini-bar, refrigerator.
Categories BJ (Balcony Junior Suite) and JB (Single Balcony Suite) are sized 245-285 ft2 and offer amenities and furniture similar to BS.
Terrace Cabin
| Max passengers: | 2 |
| Staterooms number: | 7 |
| Cabin size: | 220 ft2 / 20 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | 3 |
| Type (categories): | (TC) Terrace Cabin / MS Rotterdam (CA) Lanai Stateroom |
Terrace Cabins (called "Lanai Cabins" on MS Rotterdam) are all located midship on Deck 3, each sized 220 ft2, with bedroom (2x single beds convertible to Queen-size double bed), en-suite bathroom (WC-shower) and sliding glass doors opening to Deck 3's walk-around Promenade deck area.
Oceanview Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 385 |
| Cabin size: | 215 ft2 / 20 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | 1, 2, 3, 7-Bridge |
| Type (categories): | (C, CA, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F, FF, H-HH-Obstructed, G-Porthole, CQ-Spa) Oceanview / Outside cabins |
Fred Olsen Bolette ship's Oceanview (Outside/Picture Window) cabins are in categories TC (Terrace Cabin), B-C (Superior Ocean View), CO (Superior Ocean View Fully Restricted), D-E (Ocean View), K (Single Ocean View), F (Porthole Cabin).
Categories B and C (Superior) and CO (Superior with obstructed view) are on Deck 3, sized 215 ft2, with bedroom (2x single beds convertible to Queen-size double bed), en-suite bathroom (bath plus shower / unless indicated "shower only"). Category CO cabins are with fully obstructed views.
Categories D and (Ocean View) are on Decks 1 and 2, same-sized (215 ft2) and with the same amenities/furniture as the above categories. Category K (Single) cabins are on decks 1-2-3-7, same-sized (215 ft2) and with the same amenities. Some single cabin bathrooms are with bath+shower, some are shower-only.
Category F (Porthole Window) are same-sized and located on decks 1-2. Their bathrooms are shower-only.
Note: On MS Rotterdam, Oceanview staterooms were sized between 140-320 ft2 (13-30 m2).
Interior Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 135 |
| Cabin size: | 185 ft2 / 17 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7-Bridge |
| Type (categories): | G (Superior), M-N (Single Superior), H-I (Interior) / MS Rotterdam (I, J, K, L, M, MM, N) Interior / Inside cabins |
All Inside Cabins are sized 185 ft2 and divided into categories G (Superior), M-N (Single Superior) and H-I (Interior Room). All interior staterooms are with 2x single beds (convertible to Queen-size double bed) and en-suite bathroom (WC, shower).
Deck locations by category are as follows: G (2-3-6), M (2-7), N and H (1) and I (1-2-3).
Note: On MS Rotterdam, Inside cabins were sized between 160-180 ft2 (15-17 m2).
Wheelchair-Accessible Handicap Cabins
| Max passengers: | 2 |
| Staterooms number: | |
| Cabin size: | BD-FD (215 ft2 / 20 m2), BJD (285 ft2 / 27 m2), PSD (575 ft2 / 54 m2) |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | 1, 3, 6, 7-Bridge |
| Type (categories): | BD (Superior Ocean View), FD (Ocean View), BJD (Balcony Junior Suite), PSD (Premier Suite) |
Fred Olsen Borealis ship's wheelchair-accessible (handicap) cabins are in categories BD (Superior OceanView, decks 3-6), FD (OceanView, deck 1), PSD (Premier Suite, deck 7) and BJD (Balcony Junior Suite, deck 6). All bathrooms are en-suite and with roll-in shower only.
BD and FD are sized 215 ft2 (20 m2).
Fred Olsen Borealis cabins review
The list of Rotterdam cabins by type includes 232 Suites, 39 Balcony cabins, 346 Oceanviews (including 78 Lanai rooms), and 125 Inside cabins. There are 40 cabin categories in total. Of all accommodations, 28% feature a balcony. The ship has 26 wheelchair-accessible cabins and 208 connecting rooms.
Review of Holland America Rotterdam staterooms, covering amenities, furnishings, and included (complimentary) services:
- All ms Rotterdam cabins include a sleeping area (two twin beds convertible to a queen), en-suite bathroom (bathtub, shower, massage showerheads, luxury bath products, hairdryer), lounge/sitting area (sofa bed, vanity table with magnifying mirror, flat-screen TV, DVD player/DVD library), personal stationery, safe, direct-dial phone, and individual air-conditioning.
- Standard bonus amenities for all categories include luxury bedding and mattresses, cotton robes and towels, plus complimentary services upon request (shoeshine, fresh fruit, ice service).
- All Suites (including Vista/Balcony cabins) have floor-to-ceiling sliding doors opening onto a private veranda with lounge furniture (table, chairs, sun loungers).
- Detailed furniture layouts can be seen on the Holland America Rotterdam cabin floor plans in the table above.
- Pinnacle and Neptune Suites offer twin beds convertible to a king, bathrooms with whirlpool bathtubs, dressing room, and a double sofa bed in the seating area. Guests enjoy extra perks such as concierge service, priority services (check-in, embarkation, disembarkation, tendering, dining reservations), in-room dining (Afternoon Tea and canapés), umbrella, binoculars, welcome gifts (flowers, fruit, champagne, bottled water), exclusive Neptune Lounge access, private breakfast service at Pinnacle Grill, and complimentary laundry, pressing, and dry cleaning.
- The largest Rotterdam accommodations are the Penthouse Suites on Navigation Deck 7, featuring an oversized whirlpool bathtub, guest bathroom, dressing room, separate living room (double sofa bed), dining room (with mini-bar and pantry), and refrigerator.
- Most Oceanview cabins have a Picture Window, while categories G and H feature two Porthole Windows.
- The Oceanview category CA “Lanai” staterooms (deck 3) have sliding doors opening directly onto the Lower Promenade Deck.
- Rotterdam Spa cabins (categories BQ-Spa Suite and CQ-Spa Oceanview, located on Verandah Deck 6) include additional perks such as organic bathrobes, slippers, iPod station, yoga mats, pedometer, fitness DVDs, specialty bottled water, and a daily tray of fresh cut fruit.
- Wheelchair-accessible cabins are available in the following categories: Neptune Suite (SB), Vista Suite/Balcony (AA), Oceanview (CA-Lanai, CQ-Spa, E, FF, G–portholes, H–obstructed, HH–obstructed), and Interior (I, K).
Suite passengers enjoy additional perks:
- Neptune Suites – Nespresso coffee machine, BOSE SoundDock (iPod docking station), complimentary in-cabin breakfast with mimosa cocktails, and luxury Elemis bath products.
- Signature and Vista Suites – binoculars (for use throughout the voyage).
Since 2019, the fleetwide “Club Orange” program provides exclusive amenities to Neptune and Pinnacle Suite guests, including:
- Priority services (check-in, disembarkation, tendering, dining reservations)
- 24-hour concierge assistance
- Exclusive dining venue (complimentary Pinnacle Grill breakfast and Dining Room dinner with exclusive menu items)
- Dedicated Concierge Desk (Guest Services and Tours)
- Room service with an à la carte breakfast menu (complimentary gourmet dishes such as smoked salmon, steak and eggs)
- Sparkling wine on embarkation day, Club Orange tote bag, premium bathrobes (available for purchase with monogramming option)
- Club Orange Restaurant, located in the Main Dining Room, designed as a VIP dining section
During Rotterdam’s 2015 drydock refurbishment, all suites were upgraded with:
- New furniture (sofa, chairs, headboard, carpet, wall coverings, privacy curtain, drapery, bed runner, bed skirt, quartz stone vanity top, vanity lighting, dresser, dressing table, nightstands)
- New technology (USB outlet on the headboard, bedside LED reading lights, upgraded electrical outlets, lighted closet rod)
- Interactive TV system offering complimentary movies on demand, daily program, onboard account access, Internet, and ship information (restaurants, bars, deck plans, spa services)
- Upgraded bathrooms with designer glass tile wall, stone vanity top, modern taps, undermount sink, LED-lit mirrors, new floor tiles, and nightlight
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