Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage: Amazon and Antarctica Cruise from Southampton

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the Amazon Rainforest, witnessing Antarctica’s icy landscapes and discovering some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife on one unforgettable holiday, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2028 Grand Voyage could be the sailing you’ve been waiting for.

Departing from Southampton on 5 January 2028, this extraordinary 87-night voyage aboard Borealis visits 28 ports across 17 countries and five continents. Even more remarkably, it marks Fred. Olsen’s return to cruising the Amazon for the first time in nine years, making it the only cruise line offering a sailing to the Amazon direct from the UK.

Why is the Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage so special?

Grand Voyages are designed to take guests beyond the ordinary, combining iconic destinations with immersive experiences that are difficult to recreate on a shorter itinerary.

The Amazon and Antarctica Adventure brings together two of the world’s most spectacular natural environments in a single sailing. From tropical rainforests and winding waterways to towering glaciers and snow-covered peaks, it’s a journey filled with unforgettable scenery, wildlife and cultural experiences.

Along the way, guests can also explore colourful Caribbean islands, experience the vibrant atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, and visit a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Willemstad, Salvador and Rio.

Journey from the Amazon to Antarctica

The Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage begins in Southampton before sailing south through the Canary Islands and across the Atlantic to the Caribbean.

One of the biggest highlights is the opportunity to cruise along the Amazon River, with calls to Santarém, Manaus, Parintins and Alter do Chão. Guests can experience one of the world’s most biodiverse regions while looking out for colourful butterflies, toucans, monkeys and the famous pink river dolphins. This marks Fred. Olsen’s first return to the Amazon in nine years.

From there, the adventure continues to Brazil, where ports such as Fortaleza, Búzios, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro showcase the country’s vibrant culture and world-famous landmarks, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.

Further south, guests will visit Buenos Aires and Montevideo before heading towards Patagonia and Cape Horn, ahead of one of the voyage’s most anticipated experiences: scenic cruising through the Antarctic Peninsula.

Experience Antarctica’s wilderness

For many guests, Antarctica will be the highlight of the Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage. Rather than simply visiting the continent, Borealis will spend time scenic cruising through the Antarctic Peninsula, allowing guests to admire vast glaciers, dramatic mountain landscapes and enormous icebergs from the comfort of the ship.

It’s also one of the best opportunities to spot incredible wildlife, including whales, penguins and seabirds in their natural habitat. Antarctica remains one of Fred. Olsen‘s highest-rated cruising regions, making this an unforgettable part of the itinerary.

Wildlife encounters at every turn

Nature lovers will find plenty to enjoy throughout the voyage. Highlights may include:

• Pink river dolphins in the Amazon
• Toucans, monkeys and tropical butterflies in the rainforest
• Humpback whales in Antarctic waters
• Penguins along the Antarctic Peninsula
• Whale-watching opportunities in Samaná Bay and Dominica

Combined with lush rainforests, dramatic glaciers and volcanic islands, the scenery is just as memorable as the wildlife itself.

Cruise from the UK in comfort

One of the greatest advantages of this Grand Voyage is that it departs directly from Southampton, allowing guests to begin their adventure without the need for international flights.

Sailing aboard Borealis, guests can enjoy Fred. Olsen’s signature smaller-ship experience, with comfortable accommodation, full-board dining, entertainment, enrichment talks and attentive service throughout the voyage. Freedom Fare bookings also include selected drinks with lunch and dinner, gratuities and port taxes.

Why book early?

Fred. Olsen is offering its Freedom Fare Price Promise on bookings made during the launch period. If the price of your booked cabin is later reduced, you’ll receive either a complimentary cabin upgrade, subject to availability, or onboard spending credit to the value of the difference. The offer also applies to solo travellers booking designated single cabins.

With demand expected to be high for this unique itinerary, booking early is the best way to secure your preferred cabin and take advantage of these launch benefits.

Book the Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage with Bolsover Cruise Club

Combining the lush beauty of the Amazon with the untouched wilderness of Antarctica, the Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage is unlike any other sailing from the UK.

Whether you’re hoping to spot penguins beneath towering glaciers, cruise deep into the Amazon Rainforest or experience the culture and colour of South America and the Caribbean, this remarkable 87-night adventure promises memories to last a lifetime.

Bookings for the Amazon and Antarctica Adventure open on 22 July 2026, with the voyage departing from Southampton on 5 January 2028 aboard Borealis.

If you’re ready to experience one of Fred. Olsen’s most extraordinary itineraries, browse the 2028 Grand Voyage with Bolsover Cruise Club. Our Cruise Experts are on hand to help you find the perfect cabin and book your place on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Call us on 01246 819 819 today.

Borealis S2801 5 January 2028 87 Nights

Full Itinerary

Freedom Fare Price Promise*
0% supplement for solo travellers for the first 4 weeks on sale^
5% Oceans Club Member saving applies†

Terms & Conditions: *Freedom Fare Price Promise applies to new bookings on this sailing, S2801 only, when made between 22 Jul – 19 Aug 2026. Free upgrade is subject to availability. The Price Promise also applies when booking a single cabin and will be based on the equivalent twin cabin per person price. Subject to availability, further restrictions apply, please call for full details. ^0% supplement for solo travellers applies to new bookings on select solo cabin grades on this sailing, S2801 only. Offer is subject to availability and ends 19 Aug 2026.†5% Oceans Club Member saving is applicable exclusively to Oceans members according to standard Oceans Club terms and conditions. Further terms and conditions apply, please call for details.