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Latest Fred Olsen Cruises Questions on Alcohol

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can you order incabin drinks such as wine and spirits

Submitted by freeman, truro on 9th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Norwegian Fjords

7 answers
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I have read in these forums that you can buy a bottle of spirits on board braemar for consumtion in your cabin. This is not mentioned in their website. Is this information still current? On Braemar...

Submitted by Collins, Leicester on 26th Jan 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

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Going on the Balmoral for the first time in September & reading through the pre cruise information I see that taking alcohol on board seems to be prohibited. Could anyone advise just how closely...

Submitted by wainscoat, clevedon on 19th Jul 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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This is for a family member regarding Fred O's drink prices. Does anyone have the recent drinks menu's for FO please. Cheres, Vinny

Submitted by Turner, Dukinfield on 14th Jun 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Canaries

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Can you buy vodka for consumption on board Bouddicca, and how much is it

Submitted by flood, woolton on 3rd Apr 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

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Can we take our own wine aboard the Braemar Fred olsen line

Submitted by Steinson, Aberdeenshire on 9th Dec 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

9 answers
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We are thinking of taking a Fred Olsen cruise. What are the on board bar prices like? Do Fred Olsen allow you to take alcohol on board like P and O do or do they 'confiscate' it like Royal Caribbean?

Submitted by Jones, Swansea on 18th Oct 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Could someone advise what draught beer is available on Balmoral and at what price? Also is there a smoke-free bar that sells draught beer? Many Thanks

Submitted by Langton, Clifton on 10th Oct 2008
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, World Cruise

2 answers
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We have been upgraded into cabin 5080 on the Black Watch. I have noticed on the deck plan that this cabin is below the show lounge. Can anyone tell me if you can hear the music etc from the nightly...

Submitted by smart, Stockton-on-tees on 20th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch

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What TV channels are available on Boudicca? I ask as a member of our party is worried they will miss the FA Cup Final on 5 May!!

Submitted by Coyle, Liverpool on 17th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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We are visiting Cagliari, Sardinia in May, and notice that Fred Olsen have omitted the tour to the Roman Amphitheatre. Any ideas as to why they would do this? Is it closed to visitors for instance?

Submitted by Jon, Birmingham on 14th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch, Mediterranean

4 answers
260 views

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After several years of absence we are going on the Braemar in Sept 2012, is tea and coffee 24 hours? or as stated on the Balmoral site at selected times and venues...

Submitted by barr, Manchester on 4th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Mediterranean

2 answers
267 views

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Has anyone had experience of cancelling a cruise with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and how long it takes them to refund any monies due. We have recently had to cancel and it seems to be taking an...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 30th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Has anyone stayed in Cabin 4005 on the 'Boudicca' and if so what is it like? I would love to know if the bed runs bow to stern or if it is at right angles. Any information about this cabin greatly...

Submitted by McNab, Belfast on 21st Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

2 answers
352 views

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It is often commented that Fred Olsen's passengers are mainly in the 'more senior' age band. Is this really the case? They operate cruises from Rosyth and Greenock which would be really handy for...

Submitted by Rodgerson, Hamilton on 18th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

3 answers
261 views

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Does the Boudicca have a casual buffet area for breakfast, lunch and evening meals? If so how does it operate and how big is it[is it indoors?]

Submitted by L, Kendal on 15th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

3 answers
287 views

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Are the power sockets

Submitted by Skare, NO-0191 OSLO on 13th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

5 answers
368 views

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We are due to go with Fred Olsen within the next month and have just found out that our dog is seriously ill. Whilst I do understand the Terms and Conditions re cancellation I wondered whether...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 4th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

4 answers
412 views

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We are taking a short five day cruise on Balmoral. I have received the pre-cruise information, but it doesn't seem to contain anything regarding the dress codes for the cruise...

Submitted by Clarke, Birmingham on 2nd Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, British Isles

6 answers
731 views

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Please tell me---Is the special 'Tea time' on the Balmoral worth the £5:95 extra that Fred charges? I know there is a tea time in the Palms cafe, similar to other cruise ships, but have you been to...

Submitted by HOLMES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS on 28th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

2 answers
248 views

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We have been upgraded into cabin 5080 on the Black Watch. I have noticed on the deck plan that this cabin is below the show lounge. Can anyone tell me if you can hear the music etc from the nightly...

Submitted by smart, Stockton-on-tees on 20th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch

5 answers
156 views

Q:

What TV channels are available on Boudicca? I ask as a member of our party is worried they will miss the FA Cup Final on 5 May!!

Submitted by Coyle, Liverpool on 17th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

2 answers
132 views

Q:

We are visiting Cagliari, Sardinia in May, and notice that Fred Olsen have omitted the tour to the Roman Amphitheatre. Any ideas as to why they would do this? Is it closed to visitors for instance?

Submitted by Jon, Birmingham on 14th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch, Mediterranean

4 answers
260 views

Q:

After several years of absence we are going on the Braemar in Sept 2012, is tea and coffee 24 hours? or as stated on the Balmoral site at selected times and venues...

Submitted by barr, Manchester on 4th Apr 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Mediterranean

2 answers
267 views

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Has anyone had experience of cancelling a cruise with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and how long it takes them to refund any monies due. We have recently had to cancel and it seems to be taking an...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 30th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

0 answer
153 views

Q:

Has anyone stayed in Cabin 4005 on the 'Boudicca' and if so what is it like? I would love to know if the bed runs bow to stern or if it is at right angles. Any information about this cabin greatly...

Submitted by McNab, Belfast on 21st Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

2 answers
352 views

Q:

It is often commented that Fred Olsen's passengers are mainly in the 'more senior' age band. Is this really the case? They operate cruises from Rosyth and Greenock which would be really handy for...

Submitted by Rodgerson, Hamilton on 18th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

3 answers
261 views

Q:

Does the Boudicca have a casual buffet area for breakfast, lunch and evening meals? If so how does it operate and how big is it[is it indoors?]

Submitted by L, Kendal on 15th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

3 answers
287 views

Q:

Are the power sockets

Submitted by Skare, NO-0191 OSLO on 13th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

5 answers
368 views

Q:

We are due to go with Fred Olsen within the next month and have just found out that our dog is seriously ill. Whilst I do understand the Terms and Conditions re cancellation I wondered whether...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 4th Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

4 answers
412 views

Q:

We are taking a short five day cruise on Balmoral. I have received the pre-cruise information, but it doesn't seem to contain anything regarding the dress codes for the cruise...

Submitted by Clarke, Birmingham on 2nd Mar 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, British Isles

6 answers
731 views

Q:

Please tell me---Is the special 'Tea time' on the Balmoral worth the £5:95 extra that Fred charges? I know there is a tea time in the Palms cafe, similar to other cruise ships, but have you been to...

Submitted by HOLMES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS on 28th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral