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14,460
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 9,139 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being wonderful, friendly, and exceptionally helpful, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant journey. The overall service and holiday experience are frequently described as outstanding, with many appreciating the well-managed embarkation and comfortable, clean ships. People also highlight the excellent quality of food, often delicious and varied, along with engaging entertainment and activities provided. However, some customers mentioned that excursions felt rushed, expressing a desire for more time at destinations or breaks during walking tours.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After over 25 years cruising with different cruise lines we tried Fred Olsen for the first time in July 26. My overall feeling was why on earth did we wait so long! The service, food and just overall... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were wonderful. Nothing was ever too much trouble, particularly in the main Borealis restaurant. I don't eat meat but there were always many alternatives from the extensive menu. Boreali... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cruise, lovely, clean boat, amazing, friendly staff who seemed respected, happy in their work and looked after by their company although they seem to still work incredibly long hours wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July's one week cruise around Ireland was very relaxing and we were well looked after both in our premier suite, at meals and around the ship. As this was a short cruise we did not take any organise... See more


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About Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines operates a fleet of three elegant, smaller-sized ships, Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral. The size of our ships allows us access to more interesting places, and means we can dock in the heart of some of the world’s most beautiful cities, and our itineraries are carefully crafted so that our guests travel to these amazing places at the very best time of year.

On board, Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you will visit – from Itinerary Insights, where special guest speakers and local experts will host talks, workshops and demonstrations to provide a deeper understanding of the destinations, to Treats of the Region, where guests can enjoy local delicacies and learn how to create delicious regional dishes.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble.

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, we channel our 175 years of experience into making your holidays simply unforgettable by meticulously crafting our cruises to provide an experience that helps to create memorable journeys for our guests.

With sailings from five departure ports around the UK, your next Fred. Olsen cruise is closer than you think.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Rosyth to Norway

Went to Norway..excellent beautiful place.
Sea days were long ..there and back ..would have liked the full 7 days there . The staff were wonderful and very attentive ..but a few looked unhappy and were not very "smiley". I did report a superviser for the way he treated a waiter, this was dealt with (hopefully the person was reprimanded)
The tours on shore were very good but maybe a little short.
Booking and organisation very good and parking at port excellent .

26 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time with Fred Olsen

Good staff went above and beyond good logistics ship clean and fresh
Only down side dated cabins and still bloody shower curtains, would I return yes if solo price was right,
fed up paying premium prices for worst cabins but many cruise lines the same

26 July 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a great cruise from Rosyth.

We had a great cruise from Rosyth to France on the Fred Olsen MV Balmoral. Lovely ship. Experience marred by illness - my wife had Flu and was confined to cabin for a couple of days. Most of our time was in temperatures of 30*C+ up to 42*C. The whole of Europe is still under a heatwave. Places we visited are still on fire.

2 July 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Disappointed being charged for…

Disappointed being charged for cancellation of a trip having given four days notice of this and being charged £7.50 for this. Apart from this the cruise was very good for money and staff very helpful and friendly

19 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The crew s staff as so attentive and…

The crew s staff as so attentive and treat you like a friend rather than passenger. Although there was a lot of heat outside you could always come into the cool of the ship and relax in the many lounges, bars and the Bookmark Cafe is a great place to meet up with your fellow passengers and make new cruise friends!

19 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great enjoyable cruise

It was a well organised holiday. Ship the Balmoral was excellent and of a size that gave a friendly feel and easy to negotiate. Staff very friendly and efficient.

26 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Norway cruise

Was excellent from start to finish….
Staff were friendly and efficient, nothing was any trouble to them. Food was excellent, fantastic choice. Entertainment was good.
Whole ship was at a very high standard.

26 July 2026

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