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Balcony Suite Tour onboard Fred Olsen's Borealis

Cruising with Matthew
Cruising with Matthew
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👁️ 15K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 7:54
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Winter · 5 nightsFrom LiverpoolVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we were massively surprised by the fact that we'd actually been upgraded to what i found out later to be a balcony suite

first impressions at the cabin were really positive as the decor itself was absolutely beautiful and it felt really welcoming

the bathroom was pretty standard for a cabin of this size but it was really well fitted out and felt really modern

my biggest issue here was the shower basin because it had basically no raised threshold so whenever it was rough weather... water would just flow out

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider booking a balcony suite for the extra amenities and space
Be aware that cabins at the front of the ship may experience more motion
Use the reusable water bottles provided for excursions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sickness from cabin locationCabins at the front of the ship may experience more motion, especially in choppy weather

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you expect from a balcony suite on Fred Olsen's Borealis?
QIs a balcony suite worth the cost for a five-night cruise?

Port Highlights

Gecho (Bilbao)4½ Happy Bacon
Liverpool2½ Happy Bacon
Santiago de Compostela3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Excursion to Santiago de Compostela
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YouTube Video Description

Join me as I tell you all about our cabin onboard Borealis, during our December 2021 cruise to Spain! In this video I'll highlight all the key areas of the cabin so you can see if this type of cabin is for you. Please like and subscribe if you've enjoyed the video! If you want to know more about Cruising with Matthew, check out my; Twitter: @MatthewCruises Instagram: @CruisingWithMatthew Facebook Page: Cruising with Matthew Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/556488484769322/posts/877605215990979/