The noise in the cabin was dreadful. It was sold as a superior plus. Day and night, there was banging, rattling and what sounded like very loud power washing. These noises would would regularly shock us awake. ...

Sail Date October 2019

eab14

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

River Seine Experience was Anything But !

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

Scenic River Seine Sail plus French stop offs and Dublin on the way back. Unfortunately this did not work out as planned this cruise line need to change their winter timetable to ensure you are arriving at places no ...

Sail Date October 2019

jobo2001

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Pros and cons but would probably go again

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We chose this cruise as it was from Liverpool, which is much nearer for us than Southampton and much easier than flying. The ship itself, Magellan was old, we knew that before we booked and that as far as we were ...

Sail Date October 2019

Suem21

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

First and probably only time on a cruise

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We were a family group of six, siblings and spouses, and for all of us a first time. It seemed good value but you’ll pay hefty prices for services, drinks and excursions so be cautious about your budget. ...

Sail Date August 2019

TraceyB82

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Fantastic trip to the Fjord's

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We had a super time onboard the Magellan. Staff were amazing and always smiling. Thr food was fantastic, always hot, plentiful with lots of choice, afternoon tea scones were amazing everyday and the evening meals in ...

Sail Date July 2019

nspower

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Wake up, management!

Magellan

Norwegian Fjords

We had a good overall experience on our “Grand Fjordland Splendour” cruise on the Magellan. Overall, we believe that the cruise provided good value for money. Nevertheless, some upsetting incidents arose that ...

Sail Date July 2019

davemiller

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Curate's egg

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We chose this because of the price and because of the itinerary. Not only did the cruise cover the fjords but there were stops in Dublin, Lerwick and Kirkwall. My partner had never visited Dublin and the stop in ...

Sail Date July 2019

APCruiser1

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Wonderful cruise on a friendly and well-run ship - great family value

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

This is the fourth cruise we have been on, with various lines and destinations. Departed Liverpool, seemlessly, and cruised to Dublin, then on to the Shetlands and then to the Norwegian Fjords. It does amaze ...

Sail Date August 2019

Lynnebb

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Wanted to like this cruise but unfortunately I didn’t.

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We had never sailed CMV before but was seduced by the price, not having to go to Southampton and the option of the Sicily Isles, something on my 80yr old mother’s bucket list. However, the first announcement on ...

Sail Date August 2019

Lelldorian

1 Review Written

Old ship, poor quality

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

Lots of hours of boredom. The ship is very old and has "out of service" signs in several services and machines. Entertainig activities are unatended "meetings" mostly and the shows are quite poor and focused on old ...

Sail Date July 2019

Llanfairpg

7 Reviews Written

36 Helpful Votes

Some Good and Bad Points

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

Embarkation Firstly if we ever take a cruise from Liverpool when we live near Portsmouth departing at start of school holidays, shoot us! The car drop off was easy, but we were early and it was going to get ...

Sail Date July 2019

mountmellick

1 Review Written

Falls short of its competitors.

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

Chose this because of the attractive itinerary, plus the convenience of sailing from UK port with no flights involved. As seasoned cruisers for many years ( principally with Thomson / Marella and NCL) we tried ...

Sail Date July 2019

jays175

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Great first time family cruise

Black Watch

Norwegian Fjords

As first time cruisers we wanted a short trip on a smaller ship as we were travelling with young children, ages 7 and 11, and were not sure how they would be. They totally loved it and have already asked when we ...

Sail Date July 2019

KPCruiser1234

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Fabulous Fjords

Black Watch

Norwegian Fjords

Fabulous to sail away from Liverpool. Very smooth and quick to embark and disembark. Our terrace balcony cabin 7024 was really lovely with a large lounge area and separate bedroom. Our steward kept the room ...

Sail Date July 2019

csg devizes

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Very enjoyable

Black Watch

Arctic

Chose this cruise because of the itinerary . The fact that it sailed from Liverpool was an added bonus as we have always wanted to visit the city. We were not disappointed with our three night stay before boarding. ...

Sail Date June 2019

rcem

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Diamond Wedding Celebration

Black Watch

Norwegian Fjords

The main reason was sailing from Liverpool and a return visit to the Fjords. From our arrival at Pier Head all went smoothly. Our Balcony Suite was perfect, spacious, clean plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, met ...

Sail Date July 2019

hemlock9

2 Reviews Written

19 Helpful Votes

Disappointing

Black Watch

Europe - British Isles & Western

Chose this cruise because the itinery seemed to meet our rquirements. Unfortunately the captain took the decision not to go to Shetland due to bad weather. While we accept his decision we felt more could be done to ...

Sail Date May 2019

Tim B

3 Reviews Written

30 Helpful Votes

Much enjoyed visit to Scotland

Black Watch

Europe - British Isles & Western

A first experience: both of Fred Olsen and departing from Liverpool. Overall a good experience. Everything very efficiently dealt with and we were put at ease by the professionalism of the staff. The food was very ...

Sail Date May 2019

lesleykarling

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Great ports of call

Black Watch

Mediterranean

Local departure Liverpool Ships staff very friendly and well trained in serving guests. Some of the ship has been refurbished in a very modern and pleasing way other parts are rather lacking in style and colour and ...

Sail Date April 2019

playbus

1 Review Written

17 Helpful Votes

Cruise to snooze by

Black Watch

Europe - Western Mediterranean

Just back from 28 day cruise on Olsen’s Black Watch. We are in our early 60 s and very active, most on the cruise are in their eighties plus, low mobility and not active. Great for them to get a cruise holiday but ...

Sail Date May 2019

Dottie2

3 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

Black watch - old ship

Black Watch

World Cruise

We chose this cruise because it sailed from Liverpool. Fed up of travelling from the north to Southampton. Food was generally good and as a vegetarian I had a good choice. Cabins were fresh and clean. beds ...

Sail Date September 2018

Greenlandic Adventure

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Great itinerary, kind staff but a tired hi-di-hi format

Black Watch

Baltic Sea

Location - we wanted to travel to Greenland and this cruise left from Liverpool which was reasonably convenient. The itinerary (Iceland and Greenland with a short stop at Belfast at the end) was the decider. ...

Sail Date August 2018

jontony

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Late summer break

Magellan

Baltic Sea

Cruised before with CMV and enjoyed and sailed on Magellan before its refit.The ship is much improved with nice lounge areas and cabins.It is however showing its age with constant maintenance taking place on the ...

Sail Date August 2018

Julieg1962

1 Review Written

16 Helpful Votes

Worst cruise ever

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We chose this for convenience, it sailed half hour from where we live. Good price too for itinerary. The ship is tatty with broken furniture and stained carpets upholstery etc. The food in the restaurant was, ...

Sail Date August 2018

twojays7@gmail.com

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Excellent upgrade

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

We chose this short, 2 day trip to try out another ship, having had several cruises on the Marco Polo. We were lucky enough to get an upgrade to a suite which was amazing- you could have held a party in there! Only ...

Sail Date August 2018