If you are taking a cruise on Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, Balmoral, you might be wondering whether an inside cabin would suit you. My parents booked a last-minute cruise on her and booked the cheapest cabin onboard. This is what they thought of that cabin. This review is based on cabin 4151 on the Coral … Read more
Some cruise lines offer a money-back guarantee. You can ask for a full refund if you don’t love your cruise! As you would expect, many terms and conditions apply to these refunds – but booking a cruise with these lines can offer you greater peace of mind. Maybe consider the cruise lines below for greater … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Borealis you may be wondering which cabin would suit you best. Borealis – A New Ship for Fred Olsen – But Not New Borealis was brought by Fred Olsen from Holland America Line in 2020 Fred Olsen prides itself on being a small, “family-run” cruise line offering “Imaginative … Read more
Normally when I embark on a cruise, I make sure I have packed my summer clothes and maybe some swimwear so that I can jump straight into the pool when I reach the sunny climes! That isn’t what happened on my last cruise to Norway, though. I travelled in March from the UK, and when … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a traditional British cruise, despite very much not being a traditional person! We had formal nights and dress codes, and I had to share my dinner table with strangers at a set time. I also came across a few strange rules which I was not expecting! Planning My Fred Olsen Cruise This … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Bolette you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, after a wonderful adventure to Norway “In Search of the Northern Lights”. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, on deck 8. I had a friend with … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, you may be wondering if a balcony suite cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard Bolette and I stayed in a balcony cabin on deck 6. We stayed in Cabin 6146, and the review is based on this cabin … Read more
If you are a smoker (or want to avoid smoke when you cruise) you may be wondering which cruise lines allow smoking on their balconies. I’ve personally cruised on cruise lines where smoking on balconies is allowed Can You Smoke on Cruise Ship Balconies? Four cruise lines still allow you to smoke on their ship’s … Read more
Have you ever considered booking a mystery cruise? There are many advantages to booking a cruise where you don’t know the full itinerary – but there are some disadvantages too. In this post, we will look at what types of mystery cruises are available and look at the benefits/drawbacks of a cruise like this. What … Read more