2 night Cruise on Fred Olsen Borealis

[@philipthompson7901]

Thanks Jamie, a lovely informative video showing Borealis in her true colours. Have been on Balmoral twice and enjoyed it very much. Going on Borealis next month from Dover to the Norwegian fjords. Looking forward to it. Such fantastic staff and service always given by the company. Keep up the videos please!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great cruise!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Here's the FULL Olsen Way experience! Hope you enjoy this in depth experience of Fred Olsen Borealis!

[@richardsanderson1448]

Loved your tour. It certainly did Fred Olsen justice . My Mum and I were on board and it was fabulous. My first time on board Fred Olsen in 35 years (on board the Black Prince then). Memory lane and what a wonderful time we had on this Borealis cruise.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@richardsanderson1448 thank you for you kind comments and so pleased you and your mum had a great time ♥️

[@lizrichadonu]

Hi Jamie, this ship looks amazing, we had been told that Fred Olsen ships were very old and outdated. This vlog is definitely making me think about looking at a Fred Olsen cruise. Thank you so much for your vlogs, love them.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you! Fred Olsen is honestly such a wonderful brand and Cruise Experience! Love them ❤️

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

Hi jamie im going on bolette this sun i cant wait

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy lovely FO!

[@cruiseforever1281]

Jamie, I spent your entire video smiling. You are delightful to watch. If I lived in the UK, I’d cruise on this ship because you did an excellent job sharing your experience. Thank you.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

This has made me smile also so thank you!!

[@mancuniancandidatem]

I worked on this ship for 3 months as a musician on it's inaugural cruise in 1997. It was then the MS Rotterdam for Holland America. I love that it has found new life with Fred Olson and it looks like they have kept the original feel and look of this magnificent ship. The Atrium is a spectacular centrepiece and the decks are grand and spacious. Anybody who gets to sail on this ship is going to experience a classic cruise. Not too big. Beautiful style and design. I am very excited for my Mother and Stepfarther who are getting to sail on this very ship to Norway this summer.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s a beautiful ship for sure

[@mancuniancandidatem]

​@@TravelBlogJamieThanks for making great video. I am pleased to discover your channel.

[@robertcreacall638]

Thanks for the lovely cruise to Liverpool you are most entertaining to travel with Jamie where are we going next please dont stop

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Currently in St Lucia 😉

[@Maggie-j3r]

This looks so nice. It's lovely to get such an insight into what a cruise entails. I'd love to do this. You've inspired me Jamie. Brilliant thank you.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

That’s so lovely to hear ❤️❤️❤️

[@bettycollins3960]

This was terrifically useful! My daughter and I are booked for 5 nights next May. I will definitely play this vlog again nearer the time to remind me of all the information. Cannot believe it was just 2 nights. You seemed to pack in so much. Thank you ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I loved every second of this trip

[@singingbuddhakaraoke]

Hi jamie im trying the Balmoral mini cruise on 28th February...really looking forward to it

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy 😊

[@KatyNoel-d6l]

Absolutely insightful! Thank you so much for such detailed information! I will be booking in the very near future thanks to you ❤ x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I absolutely love FO! Hope you find something!

[@anni50ful]

Thank you for this wonderful blog,we have had quite a few years not cruising but rethinking the whole cruising thing again ,Fred ships are very temping,P&O are vastly different to what I remember very busy so one of these weekenders might ease us back in gently, Wonderful and not to many Thank you Jesus's this time,Thank God 😁

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

thanks for that Jamie.never been on a Fred Olson cruise, and this is tempting me now...Terry x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

A fab cruise line!

[@michaelhutchinson1713]

I just found your videos, here in California. I doubt illyever be able to travel like that, but i like your style. I feel like I'm there!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You’re with us allllll the way Michael

[@s.l.taylor4057]

Hi Jamie. We had just got off an 80 Day cruise with FredO this year (same ship) when I first came across you and your blogs: Love them. They are entertaining and honest and I am about to copy the link to this one to send to my children as we are taking them on a weeks cruise on the Borealis from Liverpool in the summer (including a very young grandchild!) so that they know what they are in for!!! ...perhaps not as many breakfasts, but possibly as much alcohol (no, that does not include the grandchild). We find FredO's ships a good balance , a good, smaller size, not too stuffy, but still classy, the food is good and the staff excellent, and I would recommend a world or extended cruise with them....but on a different note, yes we do cruise with other lines and I like 'nosing around 'those ships with you too.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh 80 days must have been wonderful! Sounds like you’re also going to have a wonderful family cruise too. Thank you for commenting and for your support also. Take care.

[@s.l.taylor4057]

As I'm sure you know, that's a whistle stop tour round the world but it was based on the book...not the overland bits...but fredO is a great level of comfort to do a long cruise on, we've done it on others. One advantage of being old...ish,. Well retired

[@lizdyson3627]

That looks like a beautiful ship.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

She really is a stunner!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@missprimproper1022 she has good taste!!

[@Travellifewithlucy]

I'm not entirely sure what I expected a Fred Olsen cruise to be like, but this looks soooooo much better than I imagined 🤩 It's confirmed they are definitely a line I need to cruise on 😊thanks so much for a great vlog!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You are welcome! I’m a big Fred fan ♥️

[@barbarapearce9738]

Fabulous ship, this and identical sister ship the Bolette.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@barbarapearce9738 although Bolette has an extra pool (at the aft) ❤️

[@bristolishome8049]

Looks like a relaxing time, and how lucky have we been with weather in the U.K. lately!?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The weather has been / continues to be awesome 😎

[@joFARRANT]

I was part of the wedding party onboard. We had a fabulous cruise, sorry we didn’t see you to say hi,

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hope you had a great time!

[@marecianoble5826]

Loved Fred.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hobsonp67]

I will be on Bolette in June.love Fred, loverly & friendly

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time

[@lincolnroad3]

Nicest cruise cards ever !

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️

[@barbarapearce9738]

Love Borealis and almost identical ship, Bolette. Agree with Colours & Tastes, stunning food and yes the cutlery is very elegant. I wouldnt cruise on any other ships.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I want that cutlery! 😂

[@LucysMum-j1m]

Thanks for showing us Borealis, Jamie. I always keep my cruise as short and affordable as possible but the repositioning 1s by Olsen had been cancelled in the past. I was on Balmoral to Cornwall and the Scilly in the end of May. I smuggled my Lucy as pictured on my profile as always and Freddie Olsen Bear I bought on Bolette in Aug ‘21 for his homecoming. I see you like Oriental food. We always go to the buffet on any ships but splashed out on the afternoon tea in the Observatory this time. We’ll be on Borealis in May and Ventura Sep next year, both to Amsterdam etc. Look forward to them. June

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oriental and Asian food are my favs

[@maffoo1]

The Olsen Waaaay 🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Jamie’s Way

[@neilwheeler8503]

Hi Jamie, another fantastic video, can I ask how do you find re-positioning cruises?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you: literally searching for cruises on their website by dates I could make. That’s it!

[@traceybartlam7737]

Loved this. You were so lucky with the weather. I wouldn’t want to get off so soon!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m a good weather charm

[@traceybartlam7737]

@@TravelBlogJamie great, come to the Med with us in September then please 😂 I’m quite picky though, I like the sun but not too much heat!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@traceybartlam7737 😂😂😂

[@janerees8990]

Loved watching this Jamie! Impressive apart from drinks package- I wouldn’t bother but not a huge drinker. Would rather Pay as I go. Prefer nice lattes etc and to choose!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You are correct - no more drinks packages for me now

[@secretcruiser]

Hi Jamie. Any news from the wave awards? Obviously we voted for you.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ooohhh I just released a blog about this ❤️❤️❤️

[@tintin69rr]

That’s one hell of a upgrade

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The joys of a repositioning cruise with lots of free cabins ❤️

[@tintin69rr]

@@TravelBlogJamie we just booked our 2nd cruise the 1st was Arvia in March around the Caribbean thst was amazing now we’ve just booked Fred Olsen northern lights Norway on balmoral for next jan well looking forward to Norway but that 2day crossing in January not so much lol 😂

[@TonyHarrisonthljb]

Like the look of this. Would be interesting to see it at capacity but the decor, service, food, cabins, etc all look very impressive in general.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We sailed at near capacity on the Ireland cruise onboard Borealis last August - it was blissful. Always a space to lounge, eat, drink - it’s what Fred is known for

[@Mike.Andy.Cruise]

Another great video again Jamie, thank you. We are on Bolette in November - completely your fault!! Just wondered, do you know if the Heineken 0.0 (the non alcoholic lager) is included in the drinks package?? It would be handy if it was - it helps me pace myself!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I thiiink it is from memory! Was it at the end of the vlog when I showed the drinks menus? Bolette will be lovely 😊

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

Sounds fab jamie i love stir fry

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Nom nom

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

@@TravelBlogJamie im going in oct 20th bolette cant wait is the pool warm

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@JenniferPratt-n9k yes it was v warm

[@HazelBarr-fz6ot]

Fab vlog 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Hazel

[@cocktailswithlisa]

Lovely collection of classic cocktails, shame about the drinks package exclusions but the drinks prices look pretty good anyway 😊🍸

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, absolutely no need for a drinks package on Fred! Won’t do that again!

[@joffee516]

Hi there Jamie, a great video. Is the main dining room fixed dining only or do they allow anytime too. Cheers

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s fixed dining! 2 sittings per evening.

[@joffee516]

@@TravelBlogJamie ah Thanks! there does seem to be a few options instead of the MDR. We are very tempted to try Fred after seeing your reviews.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@joffee516 the other options are actually fantastic too! Great food onboard

[@jeanmiller199]

Hello Jamie great video, can you tell me can you eat at the poolside in the evening?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The poolside cafe isn’t open for dinner, just brunch / lunch

[@andrewharrison6475]

Cruise Fred olsen at least twice a year. Drinks packages are cheaper the longer the cruise. It’s worth paying the extra for the premiere suites.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Drinks prices sooo good I won’t need a packages again ❤️

[@callumnaylor9834]

Hi Jamie, maybe not an appropriate place to ask you this question but I am travelling alone next year on the ventura and noticed on this video (Fred Olsen) when Ventura came into view I noticed that the cabin I have chosen L202 is a steel fronted balcony. I would not have known this without watching your video. Have you ever had a steel fronted? I don't know whether to see if I can change it at all. I am travelling on my own for 14 nights for my Big Birthday next March and will be spending a lot of time on the balcony. Any comments would be so welcome, I feel as though I have really messed up. Many thanks Dawn

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I have, yes, and It’s absolutely fine buuuut obviously you don’t have a full sea view if you’re sat on your balcony. If that’s important to you, probably best to change?

[@callumnaylor9834]

@@TravelBlogJamie Thank you so much for your quick reply. I will give them a call tomorrow when they open. I have been binge watching all your videos this weekend and have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you, all the best with your "semi-retirement" for the want of a better word. xxx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@callumnaylor9834 you are always welcome 🙏

[@jenniferparry8709]

Ship looks lovely. How do you get a repositioning cruise please

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@jenniferparry8709 it’s booked in exactly the same way as any other cruise - all featured on the website / dated in order of cruise

[@johnstringer2566]

Hi Jamie. Love the videos. Just one thing....could you tell us how well gluten free passengers are catered for. Happy trails. John and Gill.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I thought I’d filmed menus with those options? Sorry if I missed that. I’m literally filming this weekend on a trip and have absolutely mentioned GF as I did on my previous cruise vlogs over Christmas / autumn

[@NarrativeEscapes]

Hi is Fred Olsen set and shared table dining?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Set dining although we had table for two previously but you can share, yes

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

What time does shops open and what time does pool open

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Don’t remember I’m afraid - this was ages ago

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

@@TravelBlogJamie oh im sorry jamie

[@akay724]

Never been on Fred Olsen . My in laws have a few times and loved it. How much was this 3day cruise? Who do you normally book through? Was thinking of booking a short cruise for a girls weekend (not sure if we’re classed as them anymore as we are all 50-60) do you think this would be a good ship for that? Love your vlogs Jamie you always appear v natural and fun loving x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

When I looked it was £89 per passenger sharing a cabin. I paid £199 as I travelled solo and chose a better cabin grade. I always book direct. There were groups of girls on this cruise having a lovely time by all accounts!

[@drumswest5035]

That looks like an ex- Holland America cruise ship?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Correct

[@Paulad39uk]

Hi Jamie thanks for your brilliant vlogs they are wonderful. I hope you can help me. We have cruised extensively over the past 21 years but have never cruised with Fred Olsen they have been recommended to us but we were told conflicting information about dressing for dinner. We don't want to pack our suits even though I've just learned to tie a bow tie. We are on the Balmoral in November and have been told the Ballindalloch, Avon & Spey Restaurants are out of bounds on formal nights, but are the other restaurants, lounges and bars restricted too? I know you can eat in the cafe, please help thank you

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I don’t believe lounges / bars are restricted at all but restaurants (apart from the buffet) are restricted. I have a link for you here www.fredolsencruises.com/faqs/on-board/whats-the-dress-code-whilst-on-board

[@Paulad39uk]

@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks Jamie, much appreciated. I had read that link info before but it doesn't explain exactly where you can and can't go. I think I might have to pack a suit anyway. It just makes me look like Richard Dimbleby, No don't ask! 🤣 Thanks again.

[@ElizabethCallis]

How much was it you pointed at the screen but you didnt say xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

This was ages ago - I don’t remember

[@amirajustinerodriguez1966]

Hmm 🤭 the Massage sounded interesting 😬

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@susanhall3438]

Hi Jamie, love your vlogs. I've never been on a crusie, husband doesn't want to, but I may one day with girlfriends. Singing hinnies are synonymous with Northumberland, it's a type of drop scone, cooked on a griddle and can contain currants, lard etc.... they are very delicious. Xxx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ah ha! Thank you for the info! ❤️

[@BruhImNotDeadYet]

Holy shi its the borealis from half-life!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤔

[@harlanabraham7772]

Do many cruise lines cruise out of Liverpool? Prefer not to use lifts. Get my 10,000 steps. Like smaller ships also. Only like to have two drinks of wine or beer usually with a meal. If it's nice out you could sit on the balcony. Maybe even have tea and a pastry there. Ah, another Fred Olsen ship. Nothing wrong with eating a lot. Breakfast on the balcony is good. Ah, table tennis. Like to play that too. Omlette's are good depending what you have in it. I take it you don't like poached eggs? Demonstration kitchen. I like food. Do the pastries cost extra too or just the coffee? You should hold the wine glass by the stem. You don't heat up the wine that way. While most ships have a flower shop, not quite like that. Do Fred Olsen Cruises have casinos on board? Have never been on a Fred Olsen cruise as yet.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a watch of my ship tour and you’ll see exactly what’s on board on a walking tour

[@kopynd1]

you look like that actor from the movie Paul him and his friend hire a camper van tour around the U,S

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Except the hair he still has is ginger

[@wastedspace9739]

PARK LIFE!!!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Always nailing it

[@kopynd1]

why do you need a passport when your sailing around the coast of britain

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I believe it’s incase of unexpected changes to the itinerary

[@wellardsmith3629]

Those drink prices are WAY CHEAPER than they were on the Anthem of the Seas.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Royal is really ££££

[@breadyegg]

We were super lucky on our first Borealis cruise. Got a Saver Fare AND it came with the Drinks Package included. A decent selection of drinks are free, some are "premium" and cost 50%

[@allthethreestravel]

Not what we expected from Fred Olsen, another ship to add to the list! The Thermal Spa 😍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Fred is superb ❤️

[@DianeHamilton-u3x]

Jamie love your blogs!! Please don't say "God" with damn. Damn is ok but not with the word God. It is using the Lords name in vain to us Catholics :)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I’m sorry you feel that way