Fred Olsen Borealis deck 8 plan (Lido-Pools-Wellness-Dining3-Sundeck1)

Deck layout and review

Review of Fred Olsen Borealis deck 8 (Lido-Pools-Wellness-Dining3-Sundeck1)

Fitness Center is a fully-equipped modern gym facility fitted with treadmills, cross-trainers, exercise bikes, free weights, and weight-lifting machines. The gym also hosts complimentary group classes such as yoga, Pilates and stretching sessions, and guests can book one-on-one personal training if they wish.

Atlantis Spa & Salon is the ship's wellness complex, offering a broad menu of luxurious treatments including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair-dressing services. Guests can also access the Thermal Suite, comprising a steam room (with aromatherapy vapours), a hydro-bath and heated ceramic relaxation beds designed to release muscle tension. In 2025, the Atlantis Spa received new beauty salon equipment, including a new pedicure chair.

The Lido Pool area is covered by a retractable roof. The sundeck is open 7 am - 10 pm, and has a main swimming pool, 2 Whirlpools/Jacuzzis/outdoor hot tubs, a bandstand, tennis tables, and Tea & Coffee Stations. The area is served by the Lido Bar and Poolside Cafe.

Vasco Restaurant is a speciality dining venue offering a modern take on Indian cuisine, with chefs from Goa crafting dishes that combine tropical spices and European flavours. Vasco Restaurant requires reservations, and the service is at an additional charge.

View Buffet Restaurant is a complimentary Lido restaurant with large windows. The casual dining venue is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. It offers varied buffet-style food with freshly baked cakes and daily “Treats of the Region” dishes inspired by destinations visited.

Pediluvio & Pool area (aft) is an adults-only sundeck with a swimming pool, a Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, and a large LED screen for movies. The aft sundeck is served by the Fresco Bar (outdoor).