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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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why pay more
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Mediterranean
By Harper, Larbert on 20th Nov 2011
I am now a devotee of Fred Olsen. I have sailed with most of the middle-priced cruise lines but find Fred Olsen can match them in what is on offer. The food is quite excellent, as is the on board...
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Where we missold this cruise?
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Northern Europe
By Cox, Sutton Coldfield on 20th Nov 2011
Christmas Markets Cruise – Balmoral 10th to 17th November 2011 My wife and I have travelled with most of the major cruise lines with the exception of Fred Olsen so when we noticed they were...
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Egypt was a disapointment
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Red Sea
By Oates, Great Malvern on 19th Nov 2011
We didn't get off to a very good start, having arrived at Gatwick Airport in good time for a 9.00am flight to Dubai [ in fact Sharjah Airport] we were informed that our flight was delayed and delayed...
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Norwegian ffiords
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Norwegian Fjords
By Thomas, Luchapt on 19th Nov 2011
This cruise was booked through 'Gardener's World' as a single person i was with others of similar circumstances for dinner and they were a good crowd. When I arrived in my cabin I noticed that I...
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if you like queueing and sauna cabins try Balmoral
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Northern Europe
By elaine, London on 18th Nov 2011
If you like queueing and sleeping in a sauna then Balmoral is the ship for you! Having booked a late saver to try Fred Olsen for a change ( we cruise at least 4 times a year) we have vowed never...
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Balmoral in northern europe
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Northern Europe
By brown, derby on 18th Nov 2011
Our second trip on this ship, good food , wonderful service and some great entertaiment.Cabins clean and tidy, we had most of our meals in the sprey resturant and all the waiters performed with happy...
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'Scrabster Special'
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / British Isles
By PARKER, LARNE on 18th Nov 2011
Sailed from Southampton on Balmoral with Fred Olsen. Gardening cruise. Adam Pascoe, Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Briggs, Alan Titschmarsh all onboard.Very interesting...
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The Good, The Bad and The In-Between
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Iberia
By Graves, Romford on 15th Nov 2011
Have just returned from a 11 day cruise to Spain and Portugal on The Braemar.This was our 4th cruise, having been with Cunard and P&O previously, but this was our first with Fred Olsen...
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Music and Laughter
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Iberia
By Sanders, on 14th Nov 2011
When we booked this cruise we were looking for a cabin on deck 4 but a midship cabin on deck 3 was suggested and we accepted. However, on printing out our cruise tickets we had been allocated cabin...
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When not to cruise the North Sea
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Mini Cruises
By mckirdy, Largs on 14th Nov 2011
On 10 September 2011 my Wife and I joined Fred Olsen's Boudicca at Rosyth bound for Orkney and Bergen. This was our first cruise. Unfortunately the cruise coincided with the tail end of a hurricane...
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Early Winter Cruise
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Mediterranean
By Roberts, Sutton Coldfield on 14th Nov 2011
We have recently returned from the Fred Olsen Iberia Cruise. Calling at Motril, Ibiza, Cartagena, and Lisbon on the Braemar. It was all very nice and relaxing and the weather was very good in the...
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IMPRESSIVE FRED OLSEN
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Braemar / Iberia
By Buss, Rochester on 13th Nov 2011
We have returned from an Iberian cruise on Fred Olsen Braemar, the embarkation was very smooth and we boarded before our advertised check in time and shown to our cabin, this was on deck 4, inside...
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Fred Olsen are still good value
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Canaries
By Thorpe, Buckhurst Hill on 13th Nov 2011
Just a few general comments on how we reviewed this cruise. First of all due to the late arrival of the Balmoral, three hours late returning to port, there was, as expected, a bit of congestion with...
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Go to Egypt NOW!
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Black Watch / Red Sea
By Hibbert, York on 11th Nov 2011
Fred Olsens cruise on Black Watch to the Red Sea was a fantastic experience. If you want to visit Egypt do it now before the crowds return. We sailed from Dover on October 4th 2011...
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Garden Cruise
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / British Isles
By Fraser, Chelmsford on 11th Nov 2011
I would like to express the pleasure we had on our cruise. Everything, with one exception was first class. The food , service and facilities were excellent. All members of the crew we met were...
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Too Long at Sea
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Canaries
By Thomson, Livingston on 10th Nov 2011
This was our 3rd cruise all of which have been with Fred Olsen. As I am disabled we find being able to cruise from regional ports a big advantage. We have previously sailed from Greenock and...
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Ur Cruise on the Balmoral
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / Mediterranean
By Cowan, on 10th Nov 2011
MS Balmoral Cruise – 6th – 28th October 2011 Thursday 6th October Easy transfer by taxi from the airport to the Ocean Terminal where the passage through security and registration...
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Highly Recommended
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Boudicca / Canaries
By Watson, Wylam on 9th Nov 2011
We booked this cruise because it departed from North Shields although we had used Fred Olsen before and have always been impressed. The embarkation was very smooth and the staff as always, very...
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Round Britain Tour
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / British Isles
By Wyndham, Swansea on 8th Nov 2011
In August, we took a last minute booking on the Round Britain and Dublin Cruise leaving from Southampton. Boarding was hassle free and we soon found our cabin and were surprised to find...
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GARDENERS’ WORLD 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
FRED. OLSEN CRUISES / Balmoral / British Isles
By Carritt, on 7th Nov 2011
BBC Gardeners World Magazine, you are making me feel “very” mature As I learn I have been reading your pages for twenty years or more! My thoughts stray to the gardens I have...