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Fred. Olsen Cruises Reviews (2246 reviews)
UK Cruise Passenger Ratings for Fred. Olsen Cruises
Overall Rating: 3.97 based on 2183 reviews since 2006
Quality of Food
4.06
Entertainment
3.59
Shore Excursions
3.51
Staff
4.40
Onboard Activities
3.31
Cabins
3.77
Fred. Olsen Cruises Reviews by Ship
Balmoral (678)
Braemar (523)
Boudicca (473)
Black Watch (366)
Black Prince (136)
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5 stars for Fred Olsen
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Caribbean
By Atkinson, Bedale on 4th Feb 2012
First time cruising and it will not be the last. The food was wonderful the staff excellent especially our waiter Victor in the Grampian restaurant. The ship may be a little tired in places but the...
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Fred Olsen Caribbean Cruise
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Caribbean
By Watts, Dorking on 29th Jan 2012
This was our 5th time on the Braemar and we chose an outside cabin on the Main deck which was very convenient for restaurants and lounges. We were concerned about noise as the cabin was next to the...
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THINK TWICE
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Canaries
By FISH, UPTON,WIRRAL on 26th Jan 2012
I am being asked to be fair and honest, so i will.First let me say that this was not our first cruise with fred olsen but it is very likely our last.I am sorry to have to say that the shows while well...
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6 weeks on Braemar
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Caribbean
By Spencer, Hereford on 21st Jan 2012
Just returned after 6 weeks on Braemar.We have been on her many times before but it will be our last to Caribbean. Overall we had a very good time particularly the last 2 weeks after the Christmas...
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A very good experience
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Black Watch / Transatlantic
By Page, on 20th Jan 2012
Our sixth time on the Black Watch, and once again we had a great time, although 25 days wa a bit long. The food and entertainment were excellent, as was the weather...
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Fred Olsen up to standard yet again
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Panama Canal
By Stern, Kenley on 18th Jan 2012
Cruise through Carribean was well organised, staff courteous and obviously well trained. Excellent food - even Champaign with breakfast if you wanted it? Ship comfortable but need to look at timing...
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Birthday bonanza
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Mediterranean
By Stanbury, Chelmsford on 17th Jan 2012
Our summer cruise on Braemar was a great holiday. Booking arrangements were uncomplicated as expected and car parking at Dover always works well for us. We were at one of the car parks somewhat...
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Christmas Market Cruise in Europe
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Northern Europe
By WELLGREEN, Fareham on 15th Jan 2012
We sailed from Portsmouth on the 10th Dec.2011 for a Europe Christmas Market Cruise onboard the Fred Olsons Boudicca. We arrived in Gothenburg on the 12th and it was raining, but we had a good city...
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Balmoral
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Canaries
By Mallick, Northwood on 12th Jan 2012
It was a good ship. Excelent service both in room and restaurant. Very good entertainments. It has been a very confortable and relaxing holiday. All staff were always smiling and being very helpful.
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Caribbean Christmas
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Caribbean
By tottey, Wirral on 12th Jan 2012
just returned from braemar christmas and new year cruise. Have cruised with many companies and Fred Olsen 10 -15 times.The service as usual was friendly and efficient...
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Fred's wonderful crew but a sorry cabin.
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Canaries
By GREEN, Crewe on 12th Jan 2012
Looking for a xmas/new year break in the Canaries having a choice between Balmoral or Aurora. Having cruised P&O many times decided on a change. So Balmoral it was...
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Canaries Christmas Cruise
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Canaries
By Wilson, Rochdale on 11th Jan 2012
Although we have been on many cruises and quite a few with Fred Olsen this was our first Christmas cruise (normally at Christmas we take a UK hotel break) we were unsure therefore what to expect...
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Old ship or new ship
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Canaries
By Lister, Brentwood on 10th Jan 2012
Having cruised with P&O, Cunard And the bigger companies, I have to say it was a "comedown" to sail with Fred Olsen ! They did their best but the ships are old ! And do not have the facilities...
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Christmas on Braemar
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Caribbean
By Scrutt, Neston on 9th Jan 2012
This cruise was our 3rd on Braemar and sixth with Fred. Obviously, one doesn't travel on Fred Olsen for top class entertainment, but for a Christmas cruise, the programme provided was particularly...
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Balmoral Canaries Nov 2011
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Canaries
By Wadlow, Ashford on 8th Jan 2012
This was a first cruise for my mothers significant birthday. We had been lobbying for some time that cruising was the way forward for holidays, no airport queues etc...
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Christmas on the Braemar
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Caribbean
By Richardson, Burgess Hill on 7th Jan 2012
Although we have cruised with Fred. Olsen in the caribbean on Braemar twice before, this was the first to include Christmas & the New Year. It was also our first cruise on the stretched Braemar...
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Ideal pre-Christmas Cruise
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Northern Europe
By Went, Southampton on 6th Jan 2012
After many years of promising myself a cruise, I finally set sail on the Balmoral's 8 night 'Christmas Markets' cruise at the end of November. I chose the Balmoral mainly because, as a single...
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Christmas Markets with Fred Olsen
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Northern Europe
By Blair, Cambridge on 5th Jan 2012
Celebrating our 50th birthdays seemed the perfect excuse to join Fred Olsen for a Christmas Market cruise sailing on 10 December 2011. The ship was sailing from Portsmouth which was fairly...
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Lisbon & Canaries
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Canaries
By Wilkinson, Otley on 2nd Jan 2012
Excellent cruise experience. Friendly efficient staff, superb entertainment, food and hospitality. We enjoyed all the on board activities and facilities. We felt completely relaxed from Day 1 with...
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Good Christmas Markets Cruise
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Baltic
By Caulkin, Goostrey on 2nd Jan 2012
The entire experience was excellent. Good service on board, clean, comfortable and well equipped cabin, good efficient service at the various restaurants and very good evening entertainment...