Fred Olsen Borealis deck 5 plan (Shops-Dining2-Lounge2)

Neptune Lounge/Theatre (upper level 2 of 2) is a two-tiered, theatre-style show lounge located forward on Decks 4 and 5. The venue hosts the ship’s main evening shows, including cabaret, music, comedy and magic acts. During the day, it transforms into a lecture hall/enrichment venue for “Signature Experiences” and “Audience With…” sessions, offering a mix of entertainment and education. For Fred Olsen’s production-partnership with RWS Global, the Theatre was upgraded with new stage technology, lighting and acoustics, and the addition of aerial silks.

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

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Ocean Bar (110-seat Atrium bar) has its own lounge area, a dance floor, and a stage for live performances. The venue offers extensive drink options, including wines, beers, spirits and premium gins paired with tonics. By night, the Ocean Bar transforms into a nightclub with a resident band or DJ following the evening show.

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

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

Piano Bar offers a refined, elegant setting where guests can enjoy pre‑dinner cocktails or a nightcap while listening to live folk and jazz piano performances. The bar is popular for its stylish decor and relaxed ambience.

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

Bookmark Cafe is a relaxed cafe/patisserie adjacent to the Library, offering speciality coffees, loose‑leaf teas from Taylors of Harrogate, handmade chocolates, and freshly baked cakes. Guests can purchase the “Bookmark Bestseller” card (~GBP 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 decor, 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 an exotically decorated lounge offering 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 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 a la carte menu found in the main restaurants. This is a smaller, themed space decorated with Indian‑Ocean‑inspired decor and large picture windows. It is ideal for those seeking a quieter, more exclusive setting for breakfasts, lunches or sumptuous dinners.

Arctic Room is a blue‑and‑grey‑toned dining venue 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 two‑tiered main dining rooms, offering a 5‑course a la carte menu for dinner. Guests can expect expertly prepared dishes such as steaks, seafood, home‑baked breads and “Treats of the Region” themed items reflecting the ports of call on the current cruise itinerary.