Date and duration
Any duration
Excellent evening live music in bar areas. Disappointing movie showings. Swimming pool and hot tubs very relaxing. TV picture quality very poor in bar lounge.
The ship was very traditional in nature but a little aged. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was of a good standard but not outstanding with the exception of that in the Colours & Tastes restaurant which was at additional cost. The window cabin we had on deck 6 was well fitted with storage but was a little cramped and the bathroom is well past its sell by date. The majority of the people on the ship were of a certain age which was no problem. The entertainment was fairly good and of a reasonable variety. It was unfortunate that stormy weather prevented the trip to Lerwick and an outbreak of Gastroenteritis severely restricted the dining options although the ship's crew handled it to the best of their ability. Would I travel again with Fred Olsen? Well they have offered a 15% discount on any future cruise booked within the next 6 months which, unless you are a Fred fan, is probably not enough of an enticement for me to accept. My wife was unable at any point during the cruise to book a gym class without going to the spa personally and waiting in line for the limited availability. Booking over the phone was not accepted which was very disappointing for her. However, we've put the disappointments down to life's experiences and will move on.
Smaller ship,cosy,lovely decor, friendly staff
We were happy with the facilities of the Borealis and as it was only about two thirds full there was always plenty of space. It might feel rather crowded if full.
