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Live Cruise Q & A # 39 We Have Completed The Fred Trilogy With Our First Cruise On Balmoral.

Ken Goes Cruising
Ken Goes Cruising
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πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 2 months ago⏱️ 1:11:30
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Winter · 5 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I managed to catch gastroenteritis while I was on board. I wasn't the only one.

She's a nice little ship. Typical Fred. She's very friendly. The staff are amazing.

I would definitely do the cruise again. Hopefully if we do it again, we can get to Antwerp.

The buffet that we had on Balmoral was not a patch on what you get on Borealis.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book specialty dining in advance to get a reduced price.
βœ“Use onboard credit to pay for specialty dining on Fred Olsen.
βœ“Be responsible for your own hygiene to help prevent illness spread.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Catching norovirus or similar illness β€” Be responsible for hygiene; don't put handbags on tables; avoid using walking sticks to press lift buttons.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did we think of our first cruise on Balmoral?
QWas she different to the other ships in the fleet?
QWhat did we get up to?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Sad BaconDining Room Service4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconCabin Interior1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antwerp3 Happy Bacon
Ruan4 Happy Bacon
Rotterdam
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Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

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