Balmoral Cruise Ship Reviews

V expensive shore excursions. Food good, drinks good value on board. Cabin a little larger than we expected, but a bit tired.

Dispite the restrictions due to the bug on board the cruise was brilliant. Even the fact we were later boarding and we couldn't get to Antwerp didn't spoil our enjoyment. Everything was great and we had a thoroughly great time. I'm looking...

The embarkation was a problem at check in, there was no cabin allocated, the staff said it was cancelled, after a long conversation the records were updated and our cabin was available, the lady was very helpful in sorting it out. The...

This was a wonderful cruise to Norway in search of the Northern Lights. We were notified as soon as the lights were visible (if you wanted to know) I have always found that Fred Olsen cruises are really good for solo passengers...

Overall the cruise was very good. As always Fred Olson crew did all they could to make sure everyone had a great experience. We selected our cabin on booking, unfortunately the cabin turned out to be very noisy with gearbox or prop...

This was the most amazing cruise, a winter wonderland dream come true. Cabin clean and comfortable, the most comfortable bed and pillows.Crew amazing excellent service throughout the cruise. Dietary requirements well catered for. Good food and hospitality.Tours excellent and informative, exceeded our...

All staff are very friendly and attentive.

Everything from embarkation to disembarkation was great. The staff, food and ship were all fantastic. My friend and I had a great time and can't wait to join the ship again in February.

Fly cruise to Rhodes and then sailed back to Southampton on balmoral post refit. Although old and slow ship is well maintained makeover of buffet is excellent. Crew continue to be great and there is a nice ambiance on ship. Food was...

Having cruised with Fred Olson with several years both with my late husband and on my own I have always found the staff very helpful and always offered help if you needed it. This was my 3rd cruise on my own, the...

Loved this small classic liner, went down the Seine which gave us the impression of a River Cruisestaff were friendly and helpful. Cabin spacious and well equipped.Being a smaller ship(1300) ish passengers , there was none of the manic crush that you...

The recent upgrade to Balmoral was good. I was however a little underwhelmed by the "bean counters" measures of cutting costs: whether it was the Gold Oceans present, the food offerings (no Sunday Roast for example), guest speakers or cabin cost uplifts....