Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
A Festive Celebration of Dance
A five-night Fred. Olsen cruise on Borealis from Southampton to Amsterdam and Honfleur, featuring festive dance workshops with Dame Arlene Phillips and Ian Waite along the way.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 13 Dec 2026
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £1,099
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Dance workshops with Dame Arlene Phillips and Ian Waite on board
Two days in AmsterdamWith canal views and historic architecture
Visit to Honfleur’s 17th-century Norman harbour
Sailing round-trip from Southampton
Evening social dances and a Gatsby-style finale
About the trip
This five-night cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sets sail from Southampton on Borealis, heading north to Amsterdam before crossing the Channel to Honfleur. Amsterdam’s canals and gabled houses provide a quietly distinctive city break, far removed from the usual cruise crowds. Meanwhile, Honfleur offers cobbled streets and a pocket of old Normandy charm, where the 17th-century harbour keeps a steady eye on the fishing boats.
The dance-themed itinerary includes sessions led by Dame Arlene Phillips and Ian Waite, lending a seasonal spirit with masterclasses and workshops. The pace balances strolling ashore with time aboard a ship small enough to feel intimate but properly equipped for dancing through the evenings. Southampton bookends the trip, a port city that often surprises with its blend of maritime history and modern redevelopment.
If the idea of stepping lightly over the winter months appeals, this cruise mixes familiar city stops with a festive atmosphere on board. There’s no rush between ports, and the routine of departure and return from the same quay simplifies travel logistics.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Amsterdam
- 3 Honfleur
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 3
Honfleur, France
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Southampton
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Superior Ocean View
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Questions people ask
- How long is A Festive Celebration of Dance?
- A Festive Celebration of Dance is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does A Festive Celebration of Dance depart from?
- A Festive Celebration of Dance departs from Southampton.
- Who operates A Festive Celebration of Dance?
- A Festive Celebration of Dance is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does A Festive Celebration of Dance cost?
- Prices for A Festive Celebration of Dance start from £1,099, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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