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1-10 of 29 Fred. Olsen Balmoral Cruise Reviews for Senior to Baltic Sea from Southampton
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
Maid Marrion
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We are seasoned cruisers and have been on 30 plus cruises over the past 15 -20 years, however this was our first experience of Fred Olsen. This is the only time I have felt the need, or rather obligation to go into print to warn others.
We fancied a Christmas market cruise and had previously done the Rhine/Danube etc and loved it so fancied going further afield. Olsen cruises advertised this ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2022
Cabin Type: Superior Suite
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
feljen
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
There were lots of good things about this cruise. Embarkation and disembarkation were wonderfully swift and painless. there was no pressured up-selling, such as we'd experienced on other, more high-profile cruise lines. The food was good, even for a vegetarian like me; the drink prices on the Balmoral are far cheaper than on other cruise lines; the coffee bar is superb, with prices much cheaper ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Cabin Type: Outside
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
mooredenise
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose the cruise for the Christmas Markets in Europe. The Balmoral crew had made a splendid effort to make the ship festive. Lovely decorations throughout.There were beautifully made gingerbread houses in some spots on the ship. A lovely festive dinner and very good entertainers and speakers. Enjoyed the orchestra, piano player, string quartet and guitarist, talks and quizzes. Formal nights ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Cabin Type: Outside
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
Ashcombe
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
We chose this as it was my husband’s first experience of cruising although I’ve been on several. The duration and itinerary were ideal, as was the ambience of a small ship. Food and service were very good and we particularly enjoyed hearing Adam Reece playing in the Observatory Bar. Embarkation was very well organised and we both felt we benefitted from the relaxation of the cruise.
Luckily, ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Cabin Type: Outside with Porthole
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
Sarah D
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
Staff – some good some bad, certainly not at the level across the board of the more expensive cruise lines but a lot of the staff where great.
Drinks – the drinks package includes so little variety I ended up always paying the top up to have different drinks however it wasn’t very pricey to top up to nicer drinks.
Swimming pools and recreation activities - They have very little and much of ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Cabin Type: Outside
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Balmoral
Jkerry
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
The prospect of seeing the Northern Lights was the main reason for choosing this cruise and, to be fair, we did see them. Unfortunately the experience was spoilt by poor itinerary planning (e.g. an afternoon call into Trondheim, where attractions are only open in the morning) and a general sense that Fred. is nowadays only out to extract as much money as possible from you. The tours were grossly ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2018
Cabin Type: Single Inside
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Balmoral
The happy wanderers
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
We were on our 4th attempt to see the northern lights and we finally did it and it was worth the perseverance, 2 nights in succession they danced for us. Because of this alone we have given 5 stars.
The ship and crew were as usual first class and everything was up to Fred's usual standard, food was good, entertainment was good, cruise director was exceptional. The only note of caution was ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2018
Cabin Type: Superior Suite
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Balmoral
Privatespinney
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Excellent check in for self and car parking arrangements. Cabin a little tired. Well kept by stewardess great professional attitude and smile everyday. Food good services chaotic at times never offered wine with the meal restaurant packed to the full little room to move.bar staff not that well motivated waited one hour for service in lido bar other passengers just left .theatre bar staff just as ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2017
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Balmoral
1253lovelace
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
My wife and I have always preferred colder destinations, and the thought of possibly seeing the Northern Lights, and snowy scenery of Norway, attracted us to book this 15 night cruise. Also, the fact that we could sail direct from Southampton.
After finding our ABP parking, which went smoothly, we were early for booking in, but after a not too boring wait we found ourselves on board - again, ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
Cabin Type: Balcony Junior Suite
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
twotravellersLondon
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We chose this cruise because we wanted to enjoy the experience of the arctic in winter from the comfort of a cruise ship and hoped to see snow covered, breathtaking scenery and the northern lights.
We also wanted to eat well, have a comfortable cabin, socialise with like minded folk and to be entertained. Sounds a lot to ask for... but we were paying £270 a day plus excursions, plus drinks, ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
Cabin Type: Balcony
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