Kate's Cruise Through Northern Europe

In the latest instalment of our team's travels we hear from Kate, our Senior Travel Specialist in the Luxury and Long Haul Department...
Name:
Kate Goodrich
Where did you go?
Northern Europe – sailing to Hamburg, along the River Elbe, Amsterdam and Bruges
When did you go?
Easter 2024
Which operator did you travel with?
Fred Olsen onboard Bolette
What were the top 3 aspects of your holiday?
1. Bolette may be a small ship but she certainly doesn’t lack in facilities onboard! The service and food were exceptional and the crew were attentive without being intrusive.
2. My trip was multi-generational sailing along with it being my parents first ever cruise. We never saw them! They were busy attending lectures, cooking demonstrations and clubs onboard, proving there really is something for everyone! We enjoyed dining together in the evening and chatting about what we had done each day.
3. My daughter and I did a complimentary bridge tour which was fascinating. Learning about what goes on behind the scenes, everything from the logistics of storing food and drink for each voyage, the flags used when sailing into port, and we got to sit in the captain’s chair too!
A reason to return?
Bolette changed my mind about a smaller ship! Fred Olsen has a loyal following and you can see why. She may be an older ship, but she was immaculate and the attention to detail everywhere was evident.
We loved the choice of lounges onboard especially the observation bar on deck 10 above the Bridge so we had the same view as the captain sailing in and out of ports!
Fred Olsen has a great choice of Northern Lights sailings from the UK which I have my eye on!