We selected the cruise because the itinerary met our requirements, and the cruise did meet our expectations in this respect, although a storm kept us out of the scheduled first port of call. Cabin very good, as ...

Sail Date June 2018

emur

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

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Balmoral

Arctic

Chose this cruise because the Newcastle port is near home. Awkward embarkation because you go through check-in in the terminal and, after security check, are then back outside catching a bus to the quayside. Getting ...

Sail Date June 2016

Norma B

1 Review Written

23 Helpful Votes

FRED OLSEN - BALMORAL

Balmoral

Arctic

This is the 2nd Fred Olsen cruise for me 1st from Southampton and latest from Newcastle which is only a 2hr drive or less from my home town Doncaster. The ship Balmoral is fantastic, a Premier Suite cabin very very ...

Sail Date May 2016

cricman47

2 Reviews Written

19 Helpful Votes

Chasing the Northern Lights

Balmoral

Arctic

The cruise headed north to Alta in northern Norway seeking the Northern Lights and offering scenic cruising and port calls en route. Despite a few minor niggles the cruise was successful, enjoyable and generally ...

Sail Date March 2016

Donkeylady

3 Reviews Written

25 Helpful Votes

The Braemar

Braemar

Arctic

The ship was fantastic, small but very friendly as you got to know lots of people. The food the entertainment and all the staff were fantastic. This was my first cruise and I worried that there may not be enough to ...

Sail Date June 2015