Balmoral Reviews

The ship is really good. Food and entertainment was excellent the crew were brilliant and Norway as usual was lovely

Service was outstanding on Balmoral. Cabin was nice. We needed medical care and the team were really good.

We loved the cruise.

Have cruised several times with Fred Olsen. Sailing out of Newcastle is very convenient for us and a scenic sailaway. Staff always smiling and helpful. Food good with good selection. Cabins very nice and kept immaculate. Lounges plentiful and spacious. Never had a problem finding a seat (apart from quiz time !) Would not hesitate in recommending Fred Olsen.

Overall good value for money, as always Fred Olsen service is very good. Restaurant food was good, but Palm buffet too small and not enough variety

Great cruise good food, friendly staff. A Lovely small ship.

We love travelling with Fred Olsen. The staff are always amazing, lots of activities, dance hosts and a friendly atmosphere.

I would recommend the ship but it caters for the more senior of citizens.The service is excellent on board.

My first cruise on a smaller ship. Absolutely loved it. Older age group, but friendly. Good food, staff lovely. Capt very available and a great personality. Loved most of the talks, the entertainment varied but overall was good. Enjoyed the scenic info as we passed different places and great to go into some of those smaller channels. Would definitely go with Fred Olsen again. Nice touches, like the ship at the end of my loo roll, the toweling penguin and rabbit, choc on my pillow. We missed one port, but the Captain explained why and shared his new route to avoid our discomfort of bad weather and rough seas - fine by me - much better that he be concerned with the safety of his human cargo:) Came home feeling renewed.....thank you Fred Olsen.

First time with Fred Olsen and we were very impressed. We only did a mini cruise but nothing was too much trouble for us. The ships décor was really beautiful with lots of different areas to relax in. The decks were great with the pools and Jacuzzis on different levels. The food was excellent and the specaility dining exceptional. The crew were all amazing. Will definitely be booking again.