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Latest Fred Olsen Cruises Questions on Children

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How many children are booked on Black Watch to the Baltic on 30 July? Hoping that Fred.Olsen will see this and answer as they haven't replied to my email. I've seen them reply to similar questions...

Submitted by Maianthemum, Grays on 17th Jul 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch, Baltic

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Going on fred Olsen Cruise to caribbean on 17th February and have just been informed by my daughter that it is Half Term time.Are there likely to be many children on this trip?

Submitted by Sims, Wallington on 11th Jan 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

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I have 2 daughters, aged 11 & 12. Both are seasoned cruisers who love P & O ... and surprisingly hated NCL! We are looking at a cruise on Fred. Olsen's 'Braemar' during the school summer holiday...

Submitted by Clarke, Birmingham on 3rd Feb 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone with children is going on the Caribbean and Cuba 1st April 2010 Cruise?

Submitted by Venn, Somerset on 5th Nov 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

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I am travelling with my husband and 2 son aged 7 & 8 on Balmoral cruise 17/7/09. How many children are booked on cruise to date?

Submitted by Pain, Brentwood on 11th Jun 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Norwegian Fjords

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Any 13 - 17 year olds going on Braemar on 18 July - my children are used to going on the bigger ships, and are concerned they are not going to meet any friends on a smaller ship with less children.

Submitted by gribbe, scunthorpe on 2nd Jun 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Canaries

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Are there any children out there going on Fred Olsen's Braemar 2 - 17 April 2009? My husband and I are going with our 3 daughters aged 8, 10 and 13. A lot of reviews have mentionned...

Submitted by Smith, Portsmouth on 25th Mar 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

5 answers
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We are looking at a couple of cruises for next summer 2010, taking my recently widowed mother and two children with us. Fred. Olsen offer single cabins for her - but just how limited are the...

Submitted by Down, Kent on 25th Mar 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Cruise BL017 - Has anybody else booked this cruise starting on Sunday 3rd August thinking it to be child free due to family icon not having been put on Cruie Deals advertisement of this cruise? If...

Submitted by Muirhead, Purley on 30th Jul 2008
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Norwegian Fjords

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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

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156 views

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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

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

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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

2 answers
132 views

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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

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

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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

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