I Cruised on a 36-Year Old Cruise Ship , and it Shocked Me! | Fred. Olsen's Balmoral
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I'm back on board now to find out whether Bal moral has been aging gracefully or whether time has really been catching up on this old girl
the service is as good as it was back then the food is as good as it was back then
I would honestly say consider a cruise with Fred Olsen because not only are you getting an elevated level of service compared to what else is offered these days
Bal moral is a fantastic ship not glitzy not glamorous but incredibly cozy and homely
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Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Cruise Ship Review | Is a 36-Year-Old Ship Still Worth Sailing On? Join us as we step aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral, a classic cruise ship with 36 years of history behind her. In this review, we ask the big questions: Does Balmoral feel her age? Did we miss the flash and sparkle of a modern mega-ship? And most importantly, does she still deliver on service, dining, and overall cruise experience for what you pay? We’ll take you through the ship's cosy suites, including the Balcony Junior Suite, Superior Suite, and the luxurious Premier Suite. We’ll explore the dining options, from the revamped buffet-style Thistle Restaurant to the bold flavours of Colours & Tastes, and highlight those delightful extras like afternoon tea in The Observatory. Evening entertainment takes centre stage in the Neptune Lounge, where familiar faces and classic performances still hold their charm. If you’re considering a cruise with Fred. Olsen or are simply curious about sailing on a smaller, more traditional ship, this video is for you. Hit LIKE if you enjoy the video, SUBSCRIBE for more honest cruise reviews, and drop us a comment below with your thoughts on smaller, classic cruise ships like Balmoral! #fredolsen #cruising #cruiselife #sailawaymagazine Subscribe to Sail Away Magazine for just £3.95 every two months: https://sailawaymagazine.com/cruise-magazine/ YouTube: @sailawaymag Instagram: @sailawaymag Facebook: @sailawaymagazine TikTok: @sailawaymag Twitter: @sailawaymag Website: https://sailawaymagazine.com/ Contact us: info@sailawaymagazine.com Balmoral Cruise Ship Review Music Playlist: https://www.epidemicsound.com/saved/20202462/ Music Source: Epidemic Sound - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✔✔ You Can Check Out Our Other Videos Here : 👀 Fred. Olsen | Balmoral Full Ship Tour [Post-Refit 2024] Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ixr2e88lpc&t=40s 👀 The INCREDIBLE History of Fred Olsen's Borealis with Dr.Payne Link: https://youtu.be/7H15bdYLvp0?si=-D5PhgOWw92v9pwO 👀 Fred. Olsen | Borealis Full Ship Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpgZ_HY2hZ8 👀 Queen Mary 2 and the Genius Behind Her Design Shares EVERYTHING! Link: https://youtu.be/f7lIrm3Ucb4 👀 P&O Cruises vs. Maleth Aero: Who Owes Passengers £500K? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cWi8fp1Tqc&t=266s 👀 Queen Anne Full Ship Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKuYCDnCtQ0&t=7s 👀 Celebrity Beyond REVIEW Link: https://youtu.be/wU4jGFWtM_8 👀 Azamara Onward Full Ship Tour Link: https://youtu.be/8NjTOVfeBy8?si=Amf6opSygWvPfMf8 👀 Eurodam Full Ship Tour Link: https://youtu.be/SpibVEGcba0?si=1iUy3aupWCVYtrMJ 👀 Celebrity Ascent Full Ship Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGHf6bUr12k&t=1s 👀 Celebrity Ascent Ship Review Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1B4poo5Bi0&t=797s 👀 Celebrity Apex Full Ship Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfYLp_m44lM&t=577s 👀 Holland America's Nieuw Statendam Ship Review Link: https://youtu.be/DDtJE32Kbp0?si=6SNX0mZSlWmmg040 👀 Holland America's Nieuw Statendam Full Ship Tour Link: https://youtu.be/1IIJ2zuuh_Y?si=BhhFmfr8-qI5bSDP