Southampton to Europe - Western Mediterranean Fred. Olsen Balmoral Cruise Reviews
Fred. Olsen
Balmoral
Western Mediterranean
Southampton
7 Southampton to Europe - Western Mediterranean Fred. Olsen Balmoral Cruise Reviews
Trebor2017
1 Review Written
18 Helpful Votes
Nice but not great
Having cruised on P & O and enjoyed the experience, we thought that Fred Olsen with its smaller ships stopping at ports unavailable to larger ships would be better. There are many positive things to say about this ...
Read MoreSail Date March 2017
cadizcruiser
1 Review Written
11 Helpful Votes
Mixed Bag
Some things on the cruise were terrific. The waiting staff were. The food generally was of a high standard, at times excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and in that respect the cruise was 5 star plus. When I ...
Read MoreSail Date October 2015
flowers5959
1 Review Written
5 Helpful Votes
Not for children
The price for two cabins were over priced as we were given cabins on the front of ship with port holes only. Cabins 5003 5001 Two Adults and three children. Cabins very dark . We were advised of children's club ...
Read MoreSail Date August 2015
Janet Paxton
1 Review Written
3 Helpful Votes
A lovely cruise
We have just returned from a great cruise to the Azores & Maderia. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting some of the islands in the Azores and spending time in Maderia
Cabin was very clean and comfortable even if it was an ...
Read MoreSail Date May 2015
dogfishdoug
2 Reviews Written
First Fred Olsen cruise
Embarkation was from Southampton, following a long coach journey with Portlink (which was quite pleasant). Not an entirely smooth embarkation, passengers sat around for sometime until called by batch numbers, 20 a ...
Read MoreSail Date May 2012
dun123das
14 Reviews Written
25 Helpful Votes
Exceeded expectations!
Departed on 23 April 2011 from Southampton, having stayed on the previous night at the Dolphin Hotel. For anyone cruising from Southampton, this is a cheap and cheerful option due to it's location and car-parking ...
Read MoreSail Date April 2011
Happysingle
1 Review Written
5 Helpful Votes
Wonderful ship beautifully maintained
Mystery cruise was great fun ,no idea where we were going until we entered port .very well organised and the crew kept the secrets well .Fellow passengers were annoying in their determination to tell you they knew ...
Read MoreSail Date November 2018
Balmoral Ratings
| Category | Editor | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Cabins | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Public Rooms | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Fitness Recreation | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Family | 2.0 | 1 |
| Enrichment | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Value For Money | 4.0 | 3.6 |
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