Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Borealis
Braemar
Gross Tonnage
Borealis
63,458 GT
Braemar
24,344 GT
Length
Borealis
238 m
Braemar
196 m
Beam
Borealis
32 m
Braemar
23 m
Passengers
Borealis
1,360
Braemar
929
Crew
Borealis
615
Braemar
371
Decks
Borealis
—
Braemar
—
Year Built
Borealis
2,000
Braemar
1,993
Space Ratio
Borealis
46.7 GT/pax
Braemar
26.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Borealis
2.21 :1
Braemar
2.50 :1
| Specification | Borealis | Braemar |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines |
| Class | R Class | Classic |
| Status | active | retired |
| Year Built | 2,000Winner | 1,993 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 63,458 GTWinner | 24,344 GT |
| Length | 238 mWinner | 196 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,360Winner | 929 |
| Crew | 615Winner | 371 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.7 GT/paxWinner | 26.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1Winner | 2.50:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Union Naval de Levante |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9192399 | 8919245 |
Borealis is the significantly larger vessel at 63,458 GT — 161% more than Braemar's 24,344 GT. Borealis offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.7 GT per passenger versus 26.2. Built in 2000, Borealis is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Borealis |
| Capacity | Borealis |
| Modernity | Borealis |
| Service | Borealis |
| Spaciousness | Borealis |
Bottom line: Borealis wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Borealis
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Braemar
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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