Fred. Olsen South America Cruise Reviews
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Review for a South America Cruise on Balmoral
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2023
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Braemar
Sue0812
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise as it fitted in with my husbands shifts and as it was close to my 60th birthday.
We did not enjoy the "fine dining" experience but that was personal choice. We preferred the flexibility of eating in the Palms Cafe. When we originally booked we requested 2nd sitting but were allocated 1st which was too early for us. Sadly on the occasions we did eat breakfast and lunch in ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2020
Cabin Type: Balcony Suite
Review for a South America Cruise on Braemar
debsway
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
My first ever cruise which was a trip with my parents and brother as a special family trip and despite my reservations I really enjoyed cruising. Infact I would go again. We had an inside cabin which was actually not too bad. I missed having no natural light but storage was fine and beds very comfortable. The ship, crew and trips were all excellent and I found very little to criticise. The food ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2019
Cabin Type: Single Inside Cabin
Review for a South America Cruise on Braemar
ChrisLam
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Bucket list cruise to see the Amazon River. The whole experience far exceeded all expectations. First time with Fred Olsen Right from the start everything was very well organised. The staff were all very attentive and it was service with a smile through out the whole cruise. Nightmare journey home not good having to fly from Manaus to Barbados to chance crew and refuel as we couldn't get off ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2019
Cabin Type: Balcony Suite
Review for a South America Cruise on Balmoral
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Superior Suite
Review for a South America Cruise on Balmoral
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Outside
Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Braemar
fraj1
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Just back from this cruise - fantastic itinerary - 11 islands and only two sea days! Crew excellent, shows good but was disappointed with food having traveled once before with Fred and been much more impressed. My other 'gripe' was that the excellent port talks by Huw were only made available on cabin TVs at times the shore excursion teams wanted to sell tours! The talks were excellent and having ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2016
Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Braemar
Skyepye1
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
have just returned from panama and mayan temple cruise loved it.(6th cruise with FO)
weather was fantastic. first time doing a warmer climate.crew as you come to expect with fred olsen were superb. Waiters in bar always knowing your favorite tipple.
The cabin although narrow was kept lovely and clean by the stewardess . The food was good and the two dedicated waiters in the grampian ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2016
Review for a South America Cruise on Balmoral
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2012
Cabin Type: Single Outside
Review for a South America Cruise on Balmoral
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2012
Cabin Type: Outside
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