Of the dozens of cruise liners that visit Liverpool every year, one name crops up more frequently than any other.
The Fred Olsen-owned Borealis can be seen at the cruise terminal on almost a fortnightly basis, as the point of departure for its many cruises to destinations around the world. This is because the operator has chosen the city as the homeport for its flagship for a second season.
The ship has only been known as the Borealis since last July, after it was taken over and refitted by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. Before that, it was known as the Rotterdam and was owned by the Holland America line, who were the operators for more than 20 years.
