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Are We Too Young for Fred Olsen Cruises? | Balmoral Review

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe ยท 5 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

By the end of the cruise, we were already talking about booking another one.

We immediately felt relaxed. Not overwhelmed, not dazzled, just comfortable.

It's easily some of the best food we've had on a more traditional cruise line.

Absolutely. We said it before, but cruising doesn't have to be loud, flashy, or packed with adrenaline to be special.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Consider the Freedom Fair for drinks with meals, as it may be sufficient for non-heavy drinkers.
โœ“Book an ocean view cabin for a more modern feel, as the refurbished cabins are well-equipped.
โœ“Enjoy the quiet lounges and observation bar for a relaxing sea experience.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling too young for an older demographic โ€” The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly; you won't feel out of place.
Ship feeling dated or too quiet โ€” The ship feels well-maintained and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre we too young for Fred Olsen Cruises?
QDoes the Freedom Fair drinks package still feel worth it?
QIs the Balmoral cruise worth it for a traditional cruising experience?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bruges4 Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge3ยฝ Happy Bacon
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Fred Olsen Balmoral cruise review ๐Ÿšข | Are we too young for Fred Olsen Cruises? In this Fred Olsen cruise review, we share our honest experience sailing on Balmoral โ€” one of the most traditional cruise ships still sailing. This Balmoral cruise review covers everything you need to know about Fred Olsen Cruises, including food, cabins, entertainment, drinks packages and whether this smaller ship cruise is worth it. If youโ€™re searching for a Fred Olsen cruise review, Balmoral cruise review, or wondering what Fred Olsen Cruises are really like, this video will help. We sailed on Fred Olsen Balmoral on a 5-night cruise including Rouen via the River Seine and Bruges, and went in with a lot of questions: Is Fred Olsen Cruises only for older cruisers? Is Balmoral too old or outdated? Will you be bored on a smaller cruise ship? Is the Fred Olsen drinks package worth it with the new Freedom Fare? In this Fred Olsen Balmoral review, we cover: ๐Ÿšข Balmoral cruise ship review & first impressions ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cabin review (refurbished Ocean view cabin) ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food review across all dining venues onboard Balmoral ๐Ÿธ Fred Olsen drinks package vs Freedom Fare ๐ŸŽญ Entertainment & onboard atmosphere ๐ŸŒ River Seine cruise, Rouen & Bruges itinerary ๐Ÿ’ฐ Cruise cost breakdown & value for money ๐Ÿ‘€ Would we cruise Fred Olsen again? Fred Olsen Cruises are known for smaller ships and traditional cruising โ€” but how does Balmoral compare to modern cruise ships? This video includes: Fred Olsen cruise review Balmoral cruise review Fred Olsen Balmoral review Small ship cruise review Traditional cruise experience Is Fred Olsen worth it โ€” ๐ŸŽฅ Watch our full Balmoral cruise series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKJ8xOS4Ah4Y7-VQDu1kNnDvt9htgKAzN ๐ŸŽฅ Watch all our cruise reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKJ8xOS4Ah4ZdfxRbrpD_ozjLdYl4tUal โ€” If you enjoy cruise reviews, cruise vlogs and honest travel experiences, make sure to subscribe for weekly cruise content. โ€” #FredOlsen #Balmoral #CruiseReview #FredOlsenCruises #Cruising #SmallShipCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseVlog #RiverSeine #CruiseLife ๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES ๐Ÿ‘‰Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ ๐Ÿ‘‰Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark ๐Ÿ‘‰Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/