South America Balmoral South America Cruise Reviews

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Heartbroken

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WanderingOrca
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was not what we expected at all, and to say a disappointment, doesn't even come close. I think we worked out that 9 trips were cancelled, and with the exception of a couple, the others we did do all had some issues/problems. I believe 8 of the ports we stopped at were on a Sunday - this meant that most things were closed. Many of the ports were commercial, so lots of loud container ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Like the Curate's Egg - Very Good in Parts

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Codford Wanderer
2-5 Cruises • Age 80s

We booked this very short cruise at exceptionally short notice (book Monday sail Saturday.) We were accommodated in a suite on Deck 9. During the booking procedure I made it clear that we wished to dine at 8-30 pm but were later told that we must eat at 6-30 pm. It took very many telephone calls to unravel that situation but having paid an extra £12 we were granted our wish. We have sailed in ...
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Sail Date: January 2018

Cabin Type: Superior Suite


Great Staff -- Poor Organisation

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RhondaS
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We choose this cruise to experience Rio Carnival and get away from UK winter, overall we were pleased that we did. Ship - public rooms and spaces were attractive and well kept. Dinning- we ate in the Ballindoch dinning room, late sitting, the service was excellent and the food was good quality, and wide variety offered. We tried the Poolside grill twice and both times the menus were ...
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Sail Date: January 2018

Cabin Type: Outside


Central & South America

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Parsman
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

I Flew to Montego Bay from London (Gatwick)on a Pullmantur charter Boeing 747 in premium (business) class. Excellent travel on this flight and on the return. The "Balmoral" is an older vessel but has been well maintained over the years. It is comfortable and is unpretentious. The itinerary took to Colon, Panama - transited the Panama Canal - visited Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Salvador in ...
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Sail Date: February 2012

Cabin Type: Single Outside


South America with MS 'Balmoral'

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tankengine
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Our cruise began with a charter flight from Gatwick to Santiago which was an unpleasant experience for all concerned: a long flight was made even more uncomfortable and protracted by the refuelling stop in Teneriffe during which all passengers were confined to their seats with no air conditioning operating. There was a serious lack of toilet accommodation on board because of a malfunction which ...
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Sail Date: February 2012

Cabin Type: Outside


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