Fred. Olsen Cruise Reviews
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Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Braemar
spaceval
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
We cruised in April in a 'Superior Outside Cabin' which was anything but. If you want to sleep at night on this ship, or at any other time come to that, do not book cabins 4141 or 4143 as the roaring from the deck above is unbearable. There may be other cabins that suffer from this noise nuisance and it would be worth your while to enquire when booking. We asked to be moved but, unfortunately, ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Twin Outside
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Balmoral
Parsman
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
I selected this cruise as an ideal Spring getaway to interesting parts of the Mediterranean, some of which I hadn't previously visited.
The "Balmoral" is my favorite of the Fred. Olsen cruise ships. it is a fine looking ship, in good condition, spacious but small enough to enter ports that the more modern, large simply couldn't visit.
I had booked a twin cabin on a single occupancy basis on ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Outside
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Balmoral
Trebor2017
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
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 cruise including the very friendly atmosphere.
The accommodation was fine, the staff were fantastic, with nothing being too much trouble.
The entertainment was exceptionally good ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Balmoral
The happy wanderers
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
We choose this cruise for the Mardi Gras, which was both the highpoint and low point. We made the mistake of booking via Fred for the masquerade ball, very expensive and very poor, probably the worst value for money I have ever spent.
The following day, fat Tuesday was free and probably one of the best day we have had abroad.
We did have poor weather and we missed 4 stops, there was also ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Suite
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Balmoral
Liz200
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
This was a really disappointing cruise. From a 7 hour delay in departure, 4 missed ports, 3 Captains and an ignominious homecoming with one of the lifeboats strapped to the bow deck like a bathtime duck, this was definitely not Fred Olsen’s finest hour.
Storms in the North Sea resulted in the ship docking very late at Southampton with many passengers having several hours wait in the ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Balmoral
Pete 800
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
For the Mardi Gras Celebrations in New Orleans - which were tremendous.
The voyage started 7-8 hours late, this did not really affect us. Many passengers travelled down by pre-arranged coach from Scotland, Wales & North of England and these passengers were held for 7 hours or so at Southampton departures terminal as the coaches would not/could not change their schedules. Very few disabled ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Outside
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Balmoral
David Wheeler
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
I was brought up to say nothing, if I couldn't say something good about someone or something. So I will not have much to say about this ship. Built 28 years ago by the German builders Meyer Werft as one of the most luxurious ships of its day. It certainly is not that now..
It was very early in the year to travel north. Too early. The daylight hours are very limited. The weather is often very ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
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
Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Balmoral
Mary and Alan
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
we chose this cruise for its interesting itenary and size of ship...and the fact that one didn't need to fly to join her...as we booked late we selected an anchor package which suited our budget well... the staff cabin activities and adventures we had were great ..We particularly loved seeing the ice hotel, and having a great ride in Tromso with the beautiful huskies, cuddling the 6 week old husky ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
Cabin Type: Inside
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