Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
62Top 47% of ships
Dining
67Top 34% of ships
Entertainment
56Beats 18% of ships
Activities & Thrills
56Beats 34% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
41Beats 13% of ships
Value / Cost
70Top 22% of ships
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
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Worth Knowing
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 41/100
General
Cruise LineFred Olsen
Ship NameBolette
Maiden voyage30 October 2000
Physical
Year Built2000
Refurbished 2020
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 62,735 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 237.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.3 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 10
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks10
Speed 23 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew647
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.18
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins690
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins10
Passenger Capacity 1,338
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 46.887
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants9 dining venues: Bloomsbury Restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, Orchid Room Restaurant, The View Buffet, Poolside Cafe, Room Service (included); Colours & Tastes, Vasco, Afternoon Tea (specialty/paid)
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency Pound Sterling
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges11
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesAtlantis Spa with Turkish-bath thermal suite, fitness centre, Olsen Art Studio, Observatory panoramic lounge, sports court (tennis/basketball), retractable-roof (magrodome) pool, casino, culinary arts/wine tasting venue
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $5.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6ES3
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9188037
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311000986
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bahamas, Nassau
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.