My husband and I are retired and live in Mexico (not a rich gringo couple though). No cruises originate anywhere in Mexico, so we have to fly to join a cruise (preferably not from the US).
When we can afford it, my husband and I normally cruise with HAL. Our second choice has been Celebrity. However, Fred. Olsen has some itineraries we find very interesting and some of the ships are former HAL ships that we know and like. BUT we have concerns. I have tried to find answers online to no avail.
As Americans, would passengers and crew treat us as well as British passengers? (I know many reviews have said that some Italian lines treat non-Italians poorly and are not well accepted by passengers.)
One online reviewer of Fred. Olsen line says it is 'a very British line'. What does that mean?