Fred. Olsen Cruise Reviews

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The Happy Wanderers Scenic Norway

Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Borealis

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The happy wanderers
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Back to cruising finally after pandemic, despite saying l would not travel with Fred again due to previous disasters, having acquired 2 newer ships we were tempted again, so we booked a short 7 day Norway trip, three weeks to go Fred rang and told us our cabin was a disaster zone and they'd have to move us, would we accept an upgrade to a Premium suite, well after a lot of thought (2 ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Excellent cruise with just a couple of minor issues.

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

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Paulmac190
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Chose this cruise as a replacement for a covid cancellation, the duration and departure port were right for us but we had visited the destinations before. Newcastle is easy to get to with plenty of secure parking near the terminal. Check in was quick and efficient. A friendly welcome. Our porthole cabin on deck two was a good size and very comfortable, better than some of the so called ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Faultless Service with all staff friendly and attentive if only all other establishments could be like this.

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

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PRliv
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

As first time cruisers we wanted a relatively short cruise to try it out and equally we wanted a 'ship' not a floating tower block and as such to be able to go where larger vessels could not, nor swamp destinations with thousands of passengers. One benefit of this was that leaving and returning to the ship when visiting ports was a nice simple affair. Similarly joining the ship in Newcastle was ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Unforgettable Cruise Experience

Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Bolette

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Jastelle1988
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

We have recently come back from a 5 day cruise travelling to and around the Norwegian Fjords with stops at Bergen and Flåm. It surpassed our expectations in every way! It was our first time on a cruise. The reason we chose it is because we both love an all inclusive holiday but get bored in one location. 5 days was a good amount of time to see if it was something we would want to do again and ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Wonderful 10 night cruise to Iceland

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Bolette

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ThomasUK
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This was our 3rd Fred Olsen cruise. First time on Bolette but from experience of the other 2 ships we knew what to expect. We’ve sailed all sizes of ships from the massive to small and really do prefer these small to midsized ships. From parking up in Newcastle, we were onboard and at our cabin in under half an hour and went for a delicious lunch as the poolside café before departure. What can ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Cruise to Iceland and Faroe Islands with magnificent scenery. Well organised with interesting guest speakers.

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Bolette

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bgyjmb
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Wanted the opportunity to visit Iceland and the Faroe Islands, to learn about the geology, history and way of life of the people who live there. Enjoyed the dramatic scenery. Also liked being able go sightseeing in the places visited and to try some locally brewed beers. In particular liked having overnight stops in Reykjavik and Akureyri. Well organised with friendly staff. Comfortable cabin ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


A disappointing cruise that could have been so much better. Not entirely Fred's fault but ......

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Bolette

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cricman47
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I wanted a winter getaway and had enjoyed a previous cruise (on Balmoral) to this area. Because of other commitments, I was limited on dates and this cruise met my availability and offered a chance to see the Northern Lights again. The itinerary was a bit thin and the cruise was not cheap but I decided to book. I had a few pre-cruise issues with errors on Fred's website, which I fortunately ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Fred Olsen aka Fred karon

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Balmoral

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Compo1944
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise for Havana, Antarctic and Iguazu falls. Havana was scheduled as an evening in port followed by a full day. It was cancelled at the last minute and a half day in Nassau substituted. Not a like for like change. The tendered port of Ushuaia was a shambles, overcrowded and long queues for tenders in torrential rain. Iguazu falls was cancelled at the airport in Rio due to technical ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


First cruise with Olsen and MOST CERTAINLY THE LAST!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Bolette

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Dagwoodbumbstead586
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because it offered destinations we wanted to visit at this time of the year. Regrettably by choosing this cruise line we made a very costly mistake in terms of what it cost us and a detriment to our health. We left Southampton as healthy individuals and returned home having become contaminated with the COVID Virus. Prior to embarkation I telephoned through to customer ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Beautifully refurbished ship (Nov 22) far better then P & O in every way

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Borealis

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Poldark108
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Not been on Fred Olsen for a while and chose this 14 day cruise to see the Northern Lights or should I say hope to see the Northern Lights! Embarkation was at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal, and it was a doddle, far better than Southampton. There had been some cases of gastro-enteritis on the previous cruise, so we were late boarding as the ship had a top to bottom clean before we could board. ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


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