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We’re back from our First FRED OLSEN Cruise! Live chat with David & Mark!

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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👁️ 1K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 1:24:00
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europeFrom SouthamptonOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We loved it. We will be back.

The crew made that cruise.

The food was a standout again.

It was awesome. We loved it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try a Fred Olson cruise if you want a traditional, relaxed experience.
Book a Fred Olson cruise in warm weather to enjoy the deck areas.
If you're unsure about a cruise line, try a good deal first to test it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Older crowd reputationIt's fine; the ship attracts intergenerational holidaymakers with well-behaved kids.
Traditional cruising experienceIf you want excitement, try elsewhere; if you want relaxed and chilled, Fred Olson is a good choice.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould we book another Fred Olsen cruise?
QIs Fred Olsen a good choice for a first cruise?
QWhat did we think of the Mela series?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDrink Package3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Rouen4½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle to Bruges
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

Join us for a livestream where we will talk all things Fred Olsen and Balmoral following our very first cruise onboard the oldest ship to currently be sailing out of the UK, as we headed to Zeebrugges and Rouen. Did the recent Gastroenteritis/Norovirus outbreaks affect our sailing? Bring your questions, drinks or just join for a chat! Hope to see you there! If you're new here - We’re Travels With David and Mark — a UK-based travel-loving couple sharing weekly lighthearted vlogs from cruises, day trips, and adventures around the world. #FredOlsenCruises #FredOlsenBalmoral #Balmoral #cruisechat #cruiselivestream — Subscribe here so you don’t miss it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2ZYUqkbD4z516ytWUdtKw 👉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 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5529926572572672