Fred. Olsen Spain Cruise Reviews

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Fred Olsen not what it was

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Bolette

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jdohants
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I started cruising over 20 years ago and our favourite line was Fred Olsen. No longer. Since Fred jr. took over, cruise prices doubled; there is far better value elsewhere. It cost us £56 on this cruise for the Maitre D' to tap a few keys on his computer to alter our dining time ( I have medical issues and cannot dine late ) A one litre bottle of water in the cabin costs a ridiculous ...
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Sail Date: September 2021


My experience with Fred Olsen

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Braemar

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juldowler
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We booked this cruise at the last minute, we paid a lot for the trip. I was in a single room which was located on deck 2 at the front, the room was very nice being an inside cabin, well equiped and the bed was very comfortable, good shower and plenty of space with loads of storage for clothes. The dowside to this room and I express this to any one looking to travel on any Fred Olsen ship, the room ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Single Inside Cabin


A Re-Positioning Cruise

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Braemar

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tricia3704
2-5 Cruises • Age 20s

We thought it would be fun to cross the Atlantic and a 16 day Re-positioning Cruise offers quite good value for money, We flew to Barbados, visited Antigua, Tortola and St Kitts and, after 6 days at sea crossing the Atlantic, stopped at Ponta Delgada in the Azores and then called in at La Coruna before docking in Southampton. We had never traveled with Fred Olsen before but had heard good ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Superior Twin Outside


Mixed feelings

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral

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SLM8W
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first Fred Olsen cruise having previously sailed with Royal Caribbean and P&O. Not long after booking we got a call offering us a tour of the ship, I asked the lady to call back the next day as I needed to discuss with the wife. No call back. Later we had a recorded message telling us that our dining room had been changed with no reason/explanation given. When we went to check in they ...
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Sail Date: November 2018


OK but Could and Should Do Better

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Braemar

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swanpool
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because the sailing date and the itinerary suited us. The cabin on deck 4 was very small but well designed and the large window was beneficial. The food was excellent and the service also very good. The drinks package was ok but we were often charged on our account for drinks that we had not had. This did not matter materially as we were not paying but we did wonder ...
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Sail Date: October 2018


Not good for gluten free passengers

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral

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Valandglynb
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We have travelled with Fred. Olsen several times before but never on this, their flagship. Chosen for the itinerary and because it was a special event with all 4 Fred.Olsen ships meeting in Cadiz, a good place to visit. That was a very good day if a bit overcrowded. Very nice ship which probably was not seen at the best time, as it was full and so you could not get into the various events and ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Superior Outside


Great Staff -- Poor Organisation

Review for a South America Cruise on Balmoral

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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


Lack of information on pool work prior to embarcation two hours plus in taxi

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Balmoral

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brian tubby lee
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

to be away christmas and new year was the main reason to watch the fireworks in maderia was a memory i and my wife will remember for ever the great problems we had on the ship and on embarkation was in my opinion could and should have been avoided 2 hours stuck in a taxi prior to embarkation is not acceptable get it right fred olsen the pool area was not completed prior to sailing we were only ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Premier Suite


Mostly OK

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Balmoral

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jolai1
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Fred Olsen have earned good reputation and as they were sailing ex Newcastle which is near for us we decided to give it a try. We have done 9 cruises with Thomson, which we would highly recommend but thought we needed to try another company. The ship was really friendly and we met some lovely people. The cabin and all inclusive deal were OK for what we paid. The entertainment was good and probably ...
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Sail Date: July 2017

Cabin Type: Inside


It was ok

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

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jemjax
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because of the river features. It was more expensive but we wanted a luxury cruise. We found out from this site it was a flat bottom boat. We would never have booked as my husband is a poor sailor. He was sick for 2 days and drugged (sea sick tabs make him very sleepy) for a few more. Many people were unwell for first few days. Embarkation was quite smooth even though a man ...
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Sail Date: June 2017

Cabin Type: Twin Outside


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