    
Write a Review on this Ship OverviewNot a brand-new ship - it was built in 1973 - but new to Fred Olsen. Repeat passengers will love its light and airy design and the fact that it has a similar layout to other ships in the fleet. Fred Olsen’s ships are much smaller than the new, huge floating resorts that have been launched recently, and the company says it treats passengers as individual guests, rather than just a number.
Service is good and the staff and crew are friendly and personable.SuitabilityAn excellent choice for couples and singles looking for a good-value cruise on an older ship with a bit of character. Fred Olsen passengers love the intimate, friendly atmosphere on board and are more than happy to sit down with a good book and listen to the informative lectures provided. A quick look at the ‘what’s on’ guide - providing quizzes, stretch-and-relax and trim-and-tone classes and ladies’ darts competitions - gives an idea of the typical passenger. In recent years, Fred Olsen has done a lot to embrace vegetarians. A typical menu now contains options like Quorn stroganoff and even vegetarian cheese.Hints & TipsSome cruise itineraries offer Captain’s Bonuses, a choice of free transport by rail or coach to departure port or free car-parking.
Repeat passengers can join the line’s Oceans Cruise Club, which allocates a cruise point for every night spent on board, which can be converted to benefits such as money off on-board spend and tours, dedicated check-in desk and priority boarding.
As the ship sails from the UK, it’s an excellent choice for people who can’t, or don’t like to, fly.
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Ship Info Year Entered Service: 1973 Onboard Currency: GBP Nationality of Crew: Norwegian officers; international crew/staff No. of Crew: 320 No. of Passengers: 850 Tonnage: 28338 Passenger/crew ratio: 2.7 Passenger/space ratio: 33.3
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