Dairbear01

Just back from our first ever cruise, which was on the Fred Olsen - Bolette to the Nordic Capitals I've got to say it was a fantastic experience, the ship is just the right size to enjoy the destinations, plenty of space to chill, or enjoy the entertainment, brilliant food and drink. The staff were so friendly and helpful, it was like being with family after a day I will definitely cruise again with Fred. Kenny

We were just watching a video about Bolette on YouTube, the lady sailed to Norway recently, she was saying you could pay extra to move if you really wanted to, but it was £2 each per day, so around £40, I think I'd rather go to the buffet or spend the money in the specialist restaurant. Also she had bad sea sickness, with our lovely North sea, so hopefully our weather will behave

@sleepingcat Thanks for that, certainly worth a try, shame to miss out on the restaurant experience with it being later, if it was possible to move to the earlier time, we could then see what works best with the gluten free requirements in the restaurant and buffet

Thanks for the info, were definitely not into the formal dining, so will stick to the buffet for that night, my wife is gluten intolerant so felt we might have to lean towards the restaurant, meeting maitre-d once boarded. so hopefully the buffet will be fine, we eat by 6pm latest, so that late restaurant sitting just doesn't suit us. As it's our first cruise, I have chinos and jeans, but prefer to be in jeans and a polo shirt, so hoped we could dine like that, seem to be taking so much clothes because it's colder, didn't want to take even more.

We are off next week on our first cruise with Fred Olsen on the Bolette. We arent looking to get dressed up, so wondered about dining on the Bolette. Anyone know, if you are just going to the buffet is it ok to wear jeans, or do you have to wear chinos or dress trousers. We can't see us eating in the main restaurant as it's 8.30 which is to late for us to eat. Thanks In advance

@Eglesbrech That's good to know about the gf afternoon tea and the shopping, we can hopefully start passing on our knowledge, rather than keep asking everyone, hoping it will be the first of many cruises

@Eglesbrech Thanks again, we have flagged up gluten free, so I believe my wife will get to speak to the maitre-d, for her meals, the Vasco might be to problematic. We are already on a massive learning curve with it being our first cruise, so trying to keep it as problem free as possible

Thank you for the information. We will definitely book shuttles if they are available and hoped to maximise the time in port by getting up and out as soon as possible. We weren't sure on the Indian speciality night as we aren't keen on fish and my wife is gluten intolerant, so didn't know if they would be flexible, or just bring out the full menu. Kenny

Sorry just saw your message, thanks for the info, I was hoping there would be a shuttle, we weren't going to book any trips, as we felt it would be nicer to just wander round the city centres and take in the sights.

Sorry just saw your response, thank you for the port info, it's a great help Kenny

thank you for the info, we dont know where exactly we will be berthing, but as its our first cruise we were trying to be as organised as possible.

We are going on our first cruise in April with Fred Olsen on the Bolette, to the Nordic capitals. Aarhus Denmark Copenhagen Denmark Helsinki Finland Nynashamn Sweden Oslo Norway Does anyone know if there is transportation from the cruise jetty to the individual capitals, if the ship is berthed away from the city centre. If anyone has been on the Bolette and has any tips or positive feedback, that would be great to. Thanks Kenny

Thanks we are going to Aarhus Denmark Copenhagen Denmark Helsinki Finland Nynashamn Sweden Oslo Norway

Well we will be like teenagers as we managed to retire early , still in our 50's

Thanks for the info, I will have a look at the links you kindly added Kenny

Morning we are going on our first cruise in April with Fred Olsen on the Bolette, to the Nordic capitals. Does anyone know if there is transportation from the cruise jetty to the individual capitals, if the ship is berthed away from the city centre. If anyone has been on the Bolette and has any tips or positive feedback, that would be great to. Thanks Kenny