2 night Cruise on Fred Olsen Borealis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2023
- It's here! My FULL experience of the Olsen Way! This is my feature-length vlog all about my experience from embarkation in Southampton to disembarkation in Liverpool on this 2 night repositioning cruise onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Line Borealis! I talk you the check-in / embarkation process, sail away, all the facilities on board, a look at my balcony suite, every meal onboard including speciality dining at Colours and Tastes, the entertainment, special appearances from some of my lovely subscribers, the thermal suite experience, a spa treatment experience, a day at sea, loads of tips for getting the most out of your Fred Olsen Cruise and the disembarkation process in Liverpool. I hope you can grab yourself a drink and some nibbles, put your feet up and enjoy the journey with me. I will also be here to chat live through the premier with you at 4pm BST / 11am Eastern on 3 June 2023.
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I will be on Bolette in June.love Fred, loverly & friendly
Have a great time
Hi Jamie, this ship looks amazing, we had been told that Fred Olsen ships were very old and outdated.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.
Thank you! Fred Olsen is honestly such a wonderful brand and Cruise Experience! Love them ❤️
Heaven. I have watched this 3 times. You lucky thing. So envious.
There’s always the 4th time
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.
This has made me smile also so thank you!!
Here's the FULL Olsen Way experience! Hope you enjoy this in depth experience of Fred Olsen Borealis!
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.
@@richardsanderson1448 thank you for you kind comments and so pleased you and your mum had a great time ♥️
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 😁
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Loved Fred.
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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.
It’s a beautiful ship for sure
@@TravelBlogJamieThanks for making great video. I am pleased to discover your channel.
Absolutely insightful! Thank you so much for such detailed information! I will be booking in the very near future thanks to you ❤ x
I absolutely love FO! Hope you find something!
Thanks for the lovely cruise to Liverpool you are most entertaining to travel with Jamie where are we going next please dont stop
Currently in St Lucia 😉
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.
That’s so lovely to hear ❤️❤️❤️
thanks for that Jamie.never been on a Fred Olson cruise, and this is tempting me now...Terry x
A fab cruise line!
The Olsen Waaaay 🎉
Jamie’s Way
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 ❤
I loved every second of this trip
Fab vlog 😊
Thank you Hazel
Nicest cruise cards ever !
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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!
You’re with us allllll the way Michael
I think you had a heavenly cruise! Ann Bourne
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Hi jamie im trying the Balmoral mini cruise on 28th February...really looking forward to it
Enjoy 😊
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.
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
That looks like a beautiful ship.
She really is a stunner!
@@missprimproper1022 she has good taste!!
Loved this. You were so lucky with the weather. I wouldn’t want to get off so soon!
I’m a good weather charm
@@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!
@@traceybartlam7737 😂😂😂
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!
You are welcome! I’m a big Fred fan ♥️
Fabulous ship, this and identical sister ship the Bolette.
@@barbarapearce9738 although Bolette has an extra pool (at the aft) ❤️
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
Oriental and Asian food are my favs
Looks like a relaxing time, and how lucky have we been with weather in the U.K. lately!?
The weather has been / continues to be awesome 😎
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!
You are correct - no more drinks packages for me now
Hi Jamie, another fantastic video, can I ask how do you find re-positioning cruises?
Thank you: literally searching for cruises on their website by dates I could make. That’s it!
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!!
I thiiink it is from memory! Was it at the end of the vlog when I showed the drinks menus? Bolette will be lovely 😊
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.
I want that cutlery! 😂
Never really looked at Fred but have to say it looked pretty decent. I might just have to look these up for a cheeky one.
Cabin looked great. god, you can eat 😂😂
😂 I can eat and I’m not sure where it all goes tbh! 😂
Lovely collection of classic cocktails, shame about the drinks package exclusions but the drinks prices look pretty good anyway 😊🍸
Yes, absolutely no need for a drinks package on Fred! Won’t do that again!
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.
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.
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
Hello Jamie great video, can you tell me can you eat at the poolside in the evening?
The poolside cafe isn’t open for dinner, just brunch / lunch
Love your videos Jamie. Im doing a mini cruise to Amsterdam with my mum and wanted to know which hotel in Southampton is your favourite? 😊
Oh good timing! On Wednesday I have a new blog coming out all about my fav Southampton hotel 😂 It’s the Harbour Hotel and spa in ocean village
@@TravelBlogJamie well look at that, great minds hun. Fab, I look forward to seeing that. I'm away on the Queen Victoria 8-12 November. I know its probably going to rain over in Amsterdam but there's always hot chocolate, shopping and drinks to deal with when it rains 😁😉
@@Missybitch-gs6dc looove Queen Vic. Enjoy 😊
@@TravelBlogJamie thank you 😊
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
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!
Hi there Jamie, a great video. Is the main dining room fixed dining only or do they allow anytime too. Cheers
It’s fixed dining! 2 sittings per evening.
@@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.
@@joffee516 the other options are actually fantastic too! Great food onboard
I was part of the wedding party onboard. We had a fabulous cruise, sorry we didn’t see you to say hi,
Hope you had a great time!
Holy shi its the borealis from half-life!
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Hi Jamie. Any news from the wave awards? Obviously we voted for you.
Ooohhh I just released a blog about this ❤️❤️❤️
Hi is Fred Olsen set and shared table dining?
Set dining although we had table for two previously but you can share, yes
PARK LIFE!!!!
Always nailing it
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.
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
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
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
@@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.
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.
Drinks prices sooo good I won’t need a packages again ❤️
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
Ah ha! Thank you for the info! ❤️
Not what we expected from Fred Olsen, another ship to add to the list! The Thermal Spa 😍
Fred is superb ❤️
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
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?
@@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
@@callumnaylor9834 you are always welcome 🙏
Ship looks lovely. How do you get a repositioning cruise please
@@jenniferparry8709 it’s booked in exactly the same way as any other cruise - all featured on the website / dated in order of cruise
Hmm 🤭 the Massage sounded interesting 😬
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How much was it you pointed at the screen but you didnt say xx
This was ages ago - I don’t remember
That looks like an ex- Holland America cruise ship?
Correct
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.
Have a watch of my ship tour and you’ll see exactly what’s on board on a walking tour
you look like that actor from the movie Paul him and his friend hire a camper van tour around the U,S
Except the hair he still has is ginger
Those drink prices are WAY CHEAPER than they were on the Anthem of the Seas.
Royal is really ££££
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%
why do you need a passport when your sailing around the coast of britain
I believe it’s incase of unexpected changes to the itinerary