Fred. Olsen Singles Cruises Reviews

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Fred's charging so much more for so much less

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Braemar

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twotravellersLondon
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had really been looking forward to this cruise since we had booked it for a small fortune on a special loyalty members’ booking day almost two years earlier! Fred’s promo promised “some of the most unique and authentic sights and experiences Greece has to offer, this outstanding itinerary features an extensive array of highlights. Cultural gems, ancient archaeological treasures, ...
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Sail Date: September 2019


Prices up service down

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Braemar

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Suewoodcock
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Out of Southampton near me. However on 12 day cruise there were only 4 port visits. The visit to Lisbon being only half day. The last 3 days at sea were purgatory. Although the weather was beyond Freds control entertaining their guests was not. All outside decks were locked. There were four entertainment staff apart from Braemar singers and dancers. They could and should have made more ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Superior Twin Outside


Fjords for elderly June 2019

Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Braemar

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Hamslab
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We choose this cruise for the destination and size of ship, it was a very special occasion for our friends, their golden wedding anniversary we are all fast approaching 70, young at heart and outgoing but this was like a care home for the eighties, and we were all treated likewise, in fact we felt like cargo. The ammount of maintenance work going on was unbelievable the continuous smell of ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Superior Twin Outside


The cruise that was not a cruise

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Braemar

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jackie4a
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have just returned from a trip with Fred Olsen, I hesitate to call it a cruise because as far as we were concerned (and other passengers) this was not a cruise, we booked this quite late as we had some A/L to use up and this fitted the dates, when I booked I was told that we would be getting the 'Anchor fare' and therefore we were getting it cheap, they went on to explain that because of that ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Twin Outside


Sorry Olsen, no go

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Braemar

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worthing kiwi
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

The background for choosing this cruise, was a family bereavement. The purpose was to have a relaxing cruise to somewhere new. The Braemar cruise of "cruising the Seine" to Rouen then down to Honfluer, prior to return to Southampton, we thought would fit the bill. How wrong can you be. We booked via a travel agent, a suite on a guarantee bases at what we thought was a good price, then came the ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Balcony Suite


River cruise

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Braemar

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taupo
10+ Cruises • Age 110s

We chose it to see if the small ship experience was to our taste with Fred Olsen having sailed on many other small ship cruises and also for the Ports that we wished to visit. Apart from from the first day there was no afternoon tea and cakes etc unless you were prepared to pay for them, and in fact it felt as if you had to pay for everything including the water. The ship itself was in good ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Single Outside Cabin


Five star price....three star ship

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Braemar

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mwb123456
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Here goes, firstly the good points…the food was very good and the waiting staff where on form and attentive. The room was as expected and overall the interior of the ship was good. The entertainment from the guest performers was excellent, Steve V King and Barnaby were fantastic. And then the negatives…I thought the class system was fading out but how wrong, we wished to change our dining time ...
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Sail Date: August 2018

Cabin Type: Twin Outside


Poor food, greedy tipping policy, downmarket

Review for a Spain Cruise on Braemar

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Josegoumal
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My elderly mother cannot fly because of health issues and wanted to visit her home country.This was the only cruise that called at ports we wanted to call at. Our experience of the cruise started poorly when initial arrangements were badly handled and information had to be submitted several times.I let that go as one of those things. Once on board , every time I bought anything whether in ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Superior Balcony Suite


A total disaster

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Braemar

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nbbradford
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The ship had been in dry dock prior to the cruise. The work had not been completed on time and the swimming pools were out of operation for most of the cruise. Lifts were not working for a large part of the cruise and areas were cordoned off for maintenance and painting works. The cruise should have been cancelled and money returned. £75 compensation was a derisory amount. The food at evening ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Superior Twin Outside


Cruising Norway

Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Braemar

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spaceval
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We cruised in April in a 'Superior Outside Cabin' which was anything but. If you want to sleep at night on this ship, or at any other time come to that, do not book cabins 4141 or 4143 as the roaring from the deck above is unbearable. There may be other cabins that suffer from this noise nuisance and it would be worth your while to enquire when booking. We asked to be moved but, unfortunately, ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Superior Twin Outside


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