Balmoral Review

Spain, Morocco, Portugal, Gibraltar

Review for the British Isles & Western Europe Cruise on Balmoral
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SailorBuoyMac
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Oct 2016
Cabin: Superior Outside

We are seasoned Olsen customers and have sailed on Balmoral (again this time) Braemar and Black Watch. This cruise got off to a shaky start due to very long delay for embarkation at Southampton.. Most ports interesting, but Casablanca should be avoided unless on an organised tour. We settled for the shuttle bus into town and were dumped in a most appalling location. Like several hundred others in our position we stayed for about 15 minutes and headed back to ship. Olsen really must address this problem. A totally wasted port of call. Those on organised trips apparently had a good time. As always, onboard crew magnificent. If attempting to book a future cruise while onboard you may need to hassle a bit; at the fourth attempt a cabin to our satisfaction became available whereas previously nothing available. Other tour companies are taking block bookings at the expense of loyal Olsen customers.

Cabin Review

Superior Outside

Cabin A

Perfectly acceptable and well maintained by stewardess

Port Reviews

Gibraltar

OK for a day visit; very cheap booze

Lisbon

Pleasant city

Seville

Pleasant town

Cartagena (Spain)

Pleasant town

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