Fred Olsen's BALMORAL - Complete walkaround EVERY DECK 

That's interesting! I'm sure it has had some improvements but I guess there is only so much you can do with a makeover on a ship.

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@@oldcodgerwithacamera No problem.

Well I'm glad the video helped in some way! We've just got back from two weeeks on Iona which was altogether different!

@@oldcodgerwithacamera Does the Iona feels too crowded?

@@jasbirkaur5795 Surprisingly no. After only cruising on smaller ships we were concerned about cruising on a ship with 5,000 passengers but it was never crowded although I suspect it wasn't sailing at full capacity.

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks, hopefully it was helpful.

@@oldcodgerwithacamera so what types of food does the buffet have

You’re welcome 😊

Yes there's a full buffet selection for breakfast in the MDR or you can choose table service if you want something like Eggs Benedict or an omelette. Either way the waiters will serve you tea or coffee. I assume that the same applies for lunch although we never ate lunch in the MDR.

The Spey was our favourite restaurant especially for breakfast.

@@oldcodgerwithacamera Is the food on Spey the same as the main dining?

@@jasbirkaur5795 Yes, but it's a much nicer atmosphere.

Tips are added to your onboard account daily which is then settled at the end of the cruise.

@@oldcodgerwithacamera - Thanks. I've since found out you can pay tips in advance at so much per day. Good to know either way.

Yes, it's an old ship but you can always get the 'luxury extras' on Regent Seven Seas or Seabourne for three times the price.