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Balcony Suite Tour onboard Fred Olsen's Borealis

Cruising with Matthew
Cruising with Matthew
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👁️ 15K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 7:54
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 5 nightsFrom LiverpoolVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i have never ever been upgraded before on any ship that i've been on so this was a really pleasant surprise

our cabin was a jb grade balcony suite cabin 6103 which is situated right at the front of the ship a deck below the bridge

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 of the shower and into the bathroom

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider booking a balcony suite for the extra space and amenities if within budget.
✓Be aware that cabins at the front of the ship may experience more motion, especially in rough seas.
✓Check if the shower has a proper threshold to avoid water spilling onto the bathroom floor.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sickness from cabin location — Cabins at the front of the ship may feel more motion, but it's manageable; consider this if prone to seasickness.
Cost of balcony suites — Suites may be out of budget unless upgraded; look for promotions or consider standard cabins.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can I expect from a balcony suite on Fred Olsen's Borealis?
QIs a balcony suite worth the cost for a cruise to Spain?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the cabin layout and amenities?

Topics Covered

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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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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/