S2607 - Revised Check-in Times

S2607 - Revised Check-in Times

We’re looking forward to welcoming you on board Borealis for your Cuisines & Culture of French Cities cruise.

Before we see you in Southampton, we wanted to let you know about a small change to your check‑in time.


What’s changing?
Your check-in time has been moved to one hour later than originally planned.

Your new check-in time can be found in the table below.


Why have you made this change?
Borealis will be returning from her 71 night Grand Voyage and we’ll need to off‑load around 3,500 suitcases before loading the food, drink and other items needed for your cruise.

This short adjustment helps us make sure everything is ready for you.


Your revised check-in time and bag drop information:
We understand this change may have a small impact for some guests travel arrangements, especially if you’re arriving early or staying overnight in Southampton, and we appreciate your patience.

If you’re unable to adjust your arrival time, bag drop will open from 11:30am however, please know you’ll not be able to access the Horizon terminal until your revised check-in time as there is no seating available.

West Quay Shopping Centre and Southampton city centre are a short distance away, offering a wide choice of shops, cafés and restaurants, giving you somewhere comfortable and vibrant to wait until your check-in time.

Luggage Label Colour

Revised Check-in Time

Coral, Lime, Green, Blue, Aqua & Navy

12:30 – 13:30

Orange

13:30

Mustard

13:45

Yellow

14:00

Brown

14:15

Apricot

14:30

Grey

14:45

Black

15:00

Purple

15:15

Pink

15:30

Red

15:45

Maroon

16:00

Fuchsia

16:15

White

16:30

Check-in closes

17:00

 And finally from us:

  1. You’ll cruise ticket will be with you three weeks before you sail, arriving by email. If we don’t have your email address we’ll post it. If you booked through a travel agent, they’ll send it to you directly.
  2. Your luggage labels will follow by post, arriving around two weeks before your check‑in day.


We’ll see you onboard very soon.


With warm regards


Your Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Team


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