Baltic Cruises

Very interesting and appropriate places.

Some good but the Hamburg one was a huge letdown. Apparently it was better in previous years.

A really well planned trip, where the destinations and cruise experience were first class. The organised trips worked effortlessly and, were very good value for money. A lot was packed into a short time, though we never felt rushed.

We very much enjoyed the cruise but were slightly disappointed at the length of time we were able to spent in the markets on the excursions.

Not bothered about the markets. The only ones we looked at was in ~Hamburg. The three of just loved all the places we visited. We did not bother with Brugge which was the right decision as it was packed with the whole of Ventura!!

The Fred Olsen product is good.

Bruges - Been there years back but on this occasion couldn't see it for people and booths; Oslo - Enjoyed going there as first time in Oslo and saw what I wanted to see; Dragor was absolutely lovely, even though it was getting dark; Warnemund - O.K.; Hamburg - Had my first vomit that morning, cold and miserable day, smell of cooking had me throwing up again. I enjoyed the Kiel Canal; lovelier than I thought it would be. I am writing to Fred Olsen with one or two suggestions vis-a-vis health issues generally.

Markets weren't as good as expected, but despite that we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Special mention for the Balmoral show performances, wonderful, couldn't get enough of them. Also enjoyed the craft sessions despite the appalling behaviour of some of the guests who thought it was acceptable behaviour to walk away with sewing kits and tools without paying. The food was also excellent and unfortunately for the waistline plentiful.

Ship did not seem to be full as second sitting was not busy. The staff were excellent as usual and the entertainment was good. Could have done more in Warmunde/Rostock to help as there were major roadworks and nearest railway station was closed. Late sailings meant it was possible to see the Markets lit up before returning to the ship. Good weather also helped. We did not take any of the excursions as we wanted to explore the markets at our own pace. Map for markets in Oslo provided by cruise desk did not show the main market.

Nice itinerary. Weather wasn't the best but good time had visiting some of the Christmas markets.