we were intending to visit Spain this month and when this last minute fly cruise to Spain and Portugal came up we jumped at it. I was a little nervous as Fred. Olsen has a bit of a fuddy duddy image and some ...

Sail Date March 2018

richardhoughtons

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

First time with NCL, great, weather atrocious.

Norwegian Spirit

Mediterranean

We had never sailed with NCL and saw this cruise from Barcelona which included a drinks package. Never had one of those either but we soon got into the swing of things, too much gin ! We stayed in Barcelona for 2 ...

Sail Date February 2018

LBFLEX

4 Reviews Written

42 Helpful Votes

Christmas and New Years on the Spirit

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - All

We were looking for a holiday getaway and love NCL and this fit the bill. We really liked that they added a extra embarkation port in Malaga. There was no line, we just dropped off our bags and walked on. The ports ...

Sail Date December 2017

Grand Cru

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Senior/family cruise

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - All

This was a last minute booking due to family circumstances which in truth limited our choice of cruise. However, we have now cruised with NCL five times and since our first cruise with NCL 24 years ago we have noted ...

Sail Date December 2017

Tansy Mews

3 Reviews Written

26 Helpful Votes

First time on a small ship

Panorama II

Spain

The itinerary from Malaga to Lisbon, Portugal appealed to me and my sister. Additionally, we hadn't cruised on a small ship before. The best things were the informality of it, the personal attention of crew, and ...

3 photos

Sail Date September 2017

baseballalways

7 Reviews Written

19 Helpful Votes

Smooth Sailing Over the Atlantic

Rhapsody of the Seas

Transatlantic

I wanted to do a Transatlantic and the price was really good on this one. I don't usually sail on Royal, but I couldn't say no to this cruise. The ship itself was wonderful and the crew was fantastic! The only ...

Sail Date November 2016

slpcruizer

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

This was my first cruise ever--enjoyed every minute!!!

Rhapsody of the Seas

Transatlantic

The ship was super clean, the crew were very friendly and the food was great. My husband wanted to go on a Transatlantic since he previously worked on a cruise ship. We went with 2 other couples. Weather was ...

Sail Date November 2016

dswiss

15 Reviews Written

54 Helpful Votes

Oldie but goodie!!

Rhapsody of the Seas

Transatlantic

We knew this was an older ship, but the price was right and the ports of call were interesting. Also, we've been on the mega ships and are a bit tired of the floating malls. We were looking forward to enjoy the real ...

Sail Date November 2016

airpricing

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Not a Memorable Trip

MSC Orchestra

Europe - Western Mediterranean

There is a mixed message in the whole experience with MSC. This is also my personal opinion, and based on my expectations. The ship is really nice, and the decor contemporary, as well as the whole web checkin, ...

Sail Date April 2016

AWHW

30 Reviews Written

242 Helpful Votes

Great on Yacht Club

MSC Splendida

Europe - Western Mediterranean

The service is incredibly good....you are really pampered by the team of concierge and butlers, and other service personnel if you are in Yacht Club. This is the second time I was in Yacht Club accommodation....this ...

Sail Date April 2015

loopsalot68

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

The staff are the stars of the Spirit.

Norwegian Spirit

Canary Islands

We embarked in Malaga 2 days ahead of the main embarkation in Barcelona. We flew in with Ryan Air from Liverpool and arrived in Malaga at 11.15 am. We took a taxi to the port which cost 24 euros and we were at the ...

Sail Date April 2015

pipcarobethdan

3 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

NCL Spirit - Mediterranean - April 3rd 2015

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - Western Mediterranean

We have taken cruises with NCL before, travelling twice on the Jade and once on the Star so we were looking forward to not only another cruise but a new ship. We had read good reviews about the Spirit on Cruise ...

Sail Date April 2015

JADGMD March15

1 Review Written

First Cruise

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - All

This was our first cruise experience. Generally we enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and courteous and our Cabin Steward looked after us very well. For the most part we avoided Raffles - which was chaotic and ...

Sail Date March 2015

Linda, Sidcup

1 Review Written

Only good in parts

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - All

First of all - the positives. The cabin was clean and comfortable, although showing signs of wear. The cabin steward was friendly and helpful, as were all the staff. Our excursion to Casablanca was great, the ...

Sail Date March 2015

Lynn Antrobus

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Never again with Costa !

Costa Pacifica

Europe - Western Mediterranean

Queues, queues and more queues: for food, for free bus tickets ( why were they not included with the daily activity sheet for each cabin ?)to get on the ship, to get off the ship, a total lack of organisation. No ...

Sail Date March 2015

thiswillbeoursecondcruise

1 Review Written

Norwegian Spirit

Canary Islands

Only our second cruise & must admit we'll cruise again. Booked this with a cruise travel agent: Flights from/to Malaga was with a low cost airline which was pleasent enough & arrived on time Transfer both ways ...

Sail Date March 2015

Petrosey

7 Reviews Written

19 Helpful Votes

Most enjoyable cruise

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - Western Mediterranean

We joined the Norwegian Spirit in Malaga as we live close by. This was a late booking, incentivised by all the New Year special offers included! Check in was exceptionally easy and we were on board before noon, ...

Sail Date February 2015

Tartankilt

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Good time cruise

Norwegian Spirit

Europe - All

Wanted to see what it was like on a cruise ship this time of year it was good ,weather was ok better than home . Maybe we expected the weather to be warmer. We did a few ship excursions all were good . ...

Sail Date December 2017

millylolly

3 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

Great holiday. BUT.

Norwegian Spirit

Mediterranean

We really liked the ship, BUT it is in need of an up date. The cabin was rather poor. Only one bedside table, the other side had a standard lamp ? Very strange. Carpet was dirty and vanity table was broken The ...

Sail Date February 2018

raypcs

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

NOT WHAT WE ARE USED TO

Boudicca

Europe - All

We have been cruising with Fred Olsen for many years but this was the first time on the Boudicca. This was the last leg of the cruise we were on and we were so disappointed, having recommended Fred to many people ...

Sail Date March 2018

Astro123

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

Ship a building site

Boudicca

Europe - All

Chose Fred Olsen which seemed a quality operator we were sadly proved wrong we were on for a week and two ports in northern Spain were not visited Workmen were carrying refurbishment from day one and our cruise ...

7 photos

Sail Date March 2018

nick lodge

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Fred seems to have lost the plot

Boudicca

Europe - All

'Essential ' maintenance was carried out. Now we'd all agree the maintenance to lifeboats is essential. However, Fred insisted on chipping off the paint on the upper decks of Boudicca during the very brief time that ...

Sail Date March 2018