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CUTBACKS IN FOOD and VIRUS OUTBREAK
"On arrival at Rosyth all passengers were off the ship in order that another “deep clean” may take place – this one was planned to take a period of three hours as opposed to our two hours.At the outset of the cruise were delayed by two hours while the ship underwent a "deep clean" as there had been a severe outbreak of Norovirus on the previous cruise...."Read More
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Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
fantasticgran
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
This was our fifth cruise with Fred Olsen - our first since the pandemic.
At the outset of the cruise were delayed by two hours while the ship underwent a "deep clean" as there had been a severe outbreak of Norovirus on the previous cruise.
Needless to say by day three of the cruise my husband and many other passengers were confined to cabin as the virus had once again taken hold. By day ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2023
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Balmoral
Tim_R
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We love the Balmoral because of the traditional raked stern that allows you to sit out on the balconies, either for lunch on Deck 10, or for drinks in the evening on Deck 8. You can then watch the landscape drift past, for example in the fjords or the Kiel Canal on this cruise.
This time we moved our Dining to the Avon restaurant on Deck 10 instead of being in the main Balindalloch. As it was ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2023
Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral
Mark Richards
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
Very first cruise so chose a very short 2 night trip Southampton – Honfleur just to get a taste.
We were told in advance that boarding would be from 13.00 (or 13.30) and we would board at 16.30 (different times for different cabins/decks so not all together in one big mad rush) and must be at the dock in time but not earlier. We arrived at 15.30 (just in case of traffic, parking etc) and sat & ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Outside
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
ES5331
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
First time with Fred Olsen and got a great saver deal. Sailing from Dover was so easy with excellent parking arrangements at the port and easy embarkation. This smaller ship is has a very friendly crew and staff. Excellent shows and entertainers in the bars and loung areas. Drinks and spa treatments are a reasonable price - much better than any other cruise line I have been with. Five course ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Cabin Type: Outside with Porthole
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
Alan707
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
We live in Edinburgh, the sailing was from Rosyth, and the itinerary was very interesting. The check in went slowly but smoothly, parking procedure very good. The gangway was very steep, very narrow and entirely stepped, with wide flat areas on either side. Many passengers were elderly, using sticks for support, and found it very difficult. These people make up a large part of Fred Olsen Cruises ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2019
Cabin Type: Outside
Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral
Hurricane2C
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
It's always nice to do something in the rather dismal month of January. We secured an excellent deal (just £199 each) on this 3-night short-cruise to Rouen and Honfleur and were not disappointed. We had previusly spent a week on Balmoral in 2016, but after her recent refit she was noticeably fresher in her decor. We normally go 'inside' and were pleased with our cabin (5150) with its very ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral
wobblycat0
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
My husband and I are in our late 50's and early 60's and had reservations about going on a Cruise that we had been informed consisted mainly of older clientele, however we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and have booked again for 2018.
Embarkation and luggage handling was speedy and faultless and our luggage arrived at our Cabin only minutes after we embarked.
The Cabin was as described, ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Outside
Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral
NervousEnergy
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s
We did this cruise for our honeymoon - it was our first cruise and our first time in Europe, so we thought the interesting itinerary would be a good taster. We also got it for a last-minute great price.
Embarkation:
Southampton embarkation was brilliant: luggage arrived before we even got on the ship. Our cabin, as written below, was excellent, and as it was on the main deck was close to ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Outside
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Balmoral
Privatespinney
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Excellent check in for self and car parking arrangements. Cabin a little tired. Well kept by stewardess great professional attitude and smile everyday. Food good services chaotic at times never offered wine with the meal restaurant packed to the full little room to move.bar staff not that well motivated waited one hour for service in lido bar other passengers just left .theatre bar staff just as ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2017
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a France Cruise on Balmoral
High Society
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
Short break.
Old ship but friendly and very clean
Adapted cabin Well positioned Close to lift.. Twin beds . Bed next to window very cold. Impossible to sleep even with extra quilts and heating full on plus very noisy children running up and down corridor till early hours.. Cabin basic but shower suitable for disabled.
Food good in Ballindoloch restaurant but strangely no vegetables ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2016
Cabin Type: Outside
Traveled with disabled person
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