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Fred Olsen Balmoral: Bruges, Formal Night & the £15 Speciality Restaurant | Part 2

Travels with David and Mark
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Winter · 5 nightsFrom UKFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is part two of our first time ever on Fred Olsen on board Balmoral.

We love it there, don't we? It's a lovely space. It is gorgeous.

We were told, and we were very grateful, that Georgie, who we think is from the social media team at Fred Olsen, uh very kindly had comped that for us.

I would say either way, it's still worth it. Try and get the £20 if you can.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the specialty restaurant in advance for £20 instead of £20 on board.
Use the free shuttle bus from Zeebrugge to Bruges.
Be careful of horses and bikes on cobbled streets in Bruges.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Formal night dress codeEnjoy getting dressed up; many guests participate, creating a nice vibe.
Navigating Bruges safelyWatch for horses and bikes on cobbled streets; some areas are not pedestrianized.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill the second attempt to reach Bruges from Zeebrugge be successful?
QWhat is the formal night experience like on Fred Olsen?
QIs the £15 specialty restaurant good value for money?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Rouen1 Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge1½ Happy Bacon
Bruges2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

On our first cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, sailing aboard the Balmoral cruise ship, we attempt once again to reach Bruges from the cruise port of Zeebrugge after heavy snow stopped us the first time. But will our second attempt finally get us into Bruges, Belgium? In this Fred Olsen Balmoral cruise vlog, we experience our first formal night on a Fred Olsen cruise, explore life onboard Balmoral, and try the ship’s Colours & Tastes speciality restaurant to see whether the £15 dining experience is worth it. If you're curious what it's like cruising with Fred Olsen, this video shows a full day onboard the Balmoral cruise ship, from exploring one of Northern Europe’s most popular cruise ports for Bruges, to experiencing formal night, speciality dining and the traditional atmosphere of a Fred Olsen cruise. In this episode • Our second attempt to reach Bruges from Zeebrugge cruise port• Exploring the historic streets and canals of Bruges, Belgium• Our first Fred Olsen formal night on Balmoral• Dining at Colours & Tastes speciality restaurant• A full day experiencing life onboard Fred Olsen Balmoral This video is part of our Fred Olsen Balmoral cruise series We’re sailing for the first time with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, sharing our honest experiences, cruise tips, and what it’s like onboard the Balmoral cruise ship. Across the series we visit ports including Bruges and Rouen, experience a rare cruise ship sailing along the River Seine, and try several onboard experiences including Afternoon Tea at sea and the Martini Experience. ▶️ New to this series? Watch the full Fred Olsen Balmoral series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKJ8xOS4Ah4Y7-VQDu1kNnDvt9htgKAzN If you’re new here — we’re Travels with David and Mark, and we share weekly cruise and travel vlogs, taking you along with us from embarkation days to sea days and everything in between. For viewers planning a Fred Olsen cruise This video may be helpful if you're researching: • Fred Olsen Balmoral cruise ship• Cruising with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines• Bruges cruise port Zeebrugge• Fred Olsen formal night• Balmoral speciality dining Colours & Tastes 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/