Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

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

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
🥉Knowledgeable
👁️ 1K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 1:24:00
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable CreatorSponsored
❤️ 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

The crew made that cruise.

We will be back. We loved it.

The food was a standout again.

It was so special. The only thing that we said... was being in the hot tubs at the back of the ship sailing down because it was such a beautiful view.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book an ocean view cabin with a picture window for the best views
Take advantage of the free shuttle to Bruges from Zeebrugge
Don't worry about the older demographic if you want a relaxed, traditional cruise
The river sail into Rouen is a highlight not to be missed

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Older demographic on boardDon't let that put you off; the atmosphere is lovely and inclusive
Traditional cruise experience might be boringIf you want relaxed, chilled, good food, it's a great choice

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid the Norovirus outbreak affect the sailing?
QIs Fred. Olsen suitable for younger cruisers?
QWhat is the food and service like on Balmoral?
QWould you recommend Fred. Olsen to others?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDrink Package4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Rouen4½ Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle to Bruges
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
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