Fred Olsen Borealis deck 5 plan (Shops-Restaurants2)

Deck layout and review

Review of Fred Olsen Borealis deck 5 (Shops-Restaurants2)

Neptune Lounge (balcony level 2 of 2)

Atrium Terrace, 2 Boutique Shops (Sea Cove, Floral Blooms)

Future Cruise Desk (onboard bookings, loyalty program information)

Ocean Bar (110-seats Atrium bar with lounge area, dance floor, a stage for live performances) offers extensive drink options including wines, beers, spirits and premium gins paired with tonics. By night the venue transforms into a dance floor with a resident band or DJ following the evening show, making it a popular spot for post‑show socialising and fun.

Boutiques / Atrium Shops (Shopping Arcade- duty-free alcohol and tobaccos, perfumes, watches, clothes, logo merchandise, sundries, souvenirs)

Morning Light Pub & Lounge is a traditional‑style British pub venue with comfortable seating and a well‑stocked bar featuring British, international and craft beers and ciders. It comes alive in the evenings with live music, resident singers and guitarists, and hosts the popular ship‑wide quiz and shuffleboard for a lively social experience.

Piano Bar offers a refined, elegant setting where guests can enjoy pre‑dinner cocktails or a night‑cap while listening to live folk and jazz piano performances. Its stylish décor and relaxed ambience make it the perfect spot for unwinding in comfort and style.

Card Room & Library is a quiet space furnished with several card tables and comfortable seating, ideal for casual games or friendly competition. 

Bookmark Café is a relaxed café space adjacent to the ship’s library, offering speciality coffees, loose‑leaf teas from Taylors of Harrogate, handmade chocolates and freshly baked cakes. Guests can purchase the “Bookmark Bestseller” card — typically around £20 — which bundles several hot drinks and a bag of truffles for added value.

Botanical Room is a serene lounge designed for guests with a passion for plants and nature. It features lush green and vibrant yellow décor, comfortable seating, and a curated collection of magazines and books about gardening, flowers, and global flora, all surrounded by fresh plants and flowers that bring the outdoors inside.

Oriental Tea Room is a serene, exotically decorated lounge where guests can enjoy a refined selection of premium teas from China, Japan and Taiwan. In addition to traditional loose‑leaf teas, the venue offers tea‑infused cocktails and cold Asian beers, and hosts intimate tea‑tasting sessions led by tea sommeliers.

Earth Room is a tranquil lounge designed to engage guests in environmental themes and sustainable living. In the room you’ll find around 300‑350 rare books personally selected by Fred Olsen, along with iPads offering podcasts and videos about climate change, carbon footprints, fossil fuels and related topics.

Indian Ocean Room is an intimate dining venue offering the same 5‑course à la carte menu found in the main restaurants, but in a smaller, themed space decorated with Indian‑Ocean‑inspired décor and large picture windows offering ocean views. It is ideal for those seeking a quieter, more exclusive setting for breakfasts, lunches or sumptuous dinners.

Arctic Room is a refined, blue‑and‑grey‑toned dining space positioned as an elegant entry to the main Aurora Restaurant. It’s used for intimate meals and special breakfasts or lunches with guest speakers, offering a more exclusive atmosphere compared to the main dining rooms.

Aurora Restaurant is one of the ship’s elegant two‑tiered main dining venues, offering a 5‑course à la carte menu each evening. Guests can expect expertly prepared dishes such as steaks, seafood, home‑baked breads and “Treats of the Region” themed items which reflect the ports of call on their cruise.