Fred. Olsen Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

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A very disappointing cruise

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Balmoral

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andrewlgc
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

For our first cruise post covid we chose to return to our favourite ship, Balmoral, to celebrate our joint 80th birthdays. To say we were disappointed would be an understatement! The cabin was tired and the bathroom was really dated with a chipped sink and ancient shower controls. We found the air conditioning in the Ballindalloch to be so fiercely cold that we had to wear our going ashore clothes ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Outside


A stormy voyage

Review for a Canary Islands Cruise on Balmoral

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Fredworcester
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I chose this cruise because it was offering the three Fred’s in Funchal. The meeting of all three of Fred Olsens ships. I obtaienes a late solo traveller saver plus and was allocated a twin cabin for sole use on deck eight. Comfortable and spacious, well serviced but with an obscured view. Meals were taken in the Spey on deck ten. Good choice at breakfast, buffet or serviced. Ditto for the four ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


A lovely cruse round Roman Spain

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Bolette

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SeekingSerenity
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

It seems we were pretty lucky going across the Bay of Biscay - other ships on the same night had real problems. Perhaps our ‘luck’ was the result of the excellent stabilisers on Bollette. There were a lot of lectures which would appeal to passengers selecting a Cruise round Roman Spain. It was also useful that you could watch them live or recorded in your cabin. We stopped at some lovely ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


A great 'Fleet in Funchal' cruise on Bolette

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Bolette

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AdeAfloat
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Occasions when all the Fred Olsen ships gather in one port are few and far between. We missed Bergen and Cadiz but were determined to do this one. Of course it was originally billed as 'Four Freds in Funchal' but the sale of Braemar has reduced the fleet to three. In fact the weather and various other unfortunate happenings meant that we on Bolette were the only ones who had a cruise that went to ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


One thing was even better than Saga!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Bolette

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Eurovisionfan
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Venice and Split have long been on our list to visit and when Fred sent us an offer, we just couldn’t refuse. Getting to Southampton was a little frought as it entailed an emergency visit to the dentist and a pile up meaning a long diversion. Thankfully, we still managed to get there around an hour before our designated time which was 3.30pm (rather late in our opinion when last onboard was ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Missing the ballroom/Latin dance hosts and pianists already

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Bolette

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Garrodz73
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Having never wanted to go on a cruise and only booking because our 12 year old daughter was dancing on the Bolette with Mayhew School of Dance I have to say I had a wonderful time. My only regret is that I didn’t find the dance class sooner. A special thank you to Patrick who was so kind and patient with me when I stepped onto the dance floor for the first time in around 30 years. You have ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


First timer

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Balmoral

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milleroz
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

My first time on a cruise and from the moment I stepped on to the ship was very pleased with the service provided my all of the staff. Everyone of them from cabin stewardesses to entertainment staff are a credit to Fred Olsen with mention to my fantastic waiter – FORGE. Cruising is certainly the way ahead for holidays. Stopping at various locations in order to sample what they offer is a new ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Superior Suite

Traveled with disabled person


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


Superb! Can't wait for the next one!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Borealis

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Eppyfish
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise as it sailed from Liverpool and we were away for our wedding anniversary and my husband's 60th birthday. We've previously only sailed with Cruise and Maritime which has since folded. But Fred Olsen is far superior in every way! Firstly, Borealis is a beautiful ship and our inside cabin was more than adequate with a great shower and more hangers and storage than you ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Traveled with disabled person


expectations sqashed

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Borealis

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debsian55
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

we arrived today for our cruise on the Borealis, albeit it should have been the Blackwatch. The cruise has been booked for other 2 years and the only reason we booked it was that we had cruised on the Balmoral the sister ship to the Blackwatch and the balcony suite was exceptional, our friends had also cruised on the Blackwatch and they assured me the balcony suite on there was equally as good. ...
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Sail Date: April 2022


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