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Latest Fred Olsen Cruises Questions on Dining

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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

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Does anyone have an opinion on which of the three dining areas aboard Fred Olsen's 'Boudicca' is the best to request. The Heligan Room looks like it might be the most spacious whereas the Tintigal...

Submitted by McNab, Belfast on 16th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

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Anyone stayed in Outside Cabin 3093?.....Also does the Boudicca serve Lobster or King Crab Legs by any chance?

Submitted by Kerr, Dumfriesshire on 27th Jul 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Norwegian Fjords

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Going on Balmoral next April however there appears to be 3 restaurants. Does one book their preference before sailing date, or when on board. Also, what is the difference between the 3. Many thanks.

Submitted by Pattie, Wakefield on 23rd Oct 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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We are thinking of going on the Braemar next Summer. We do not like eating in the restaurants. Does the Braemar offer a free alternative buffet style alternative for breakfast, lunch and...

Submitted by French, Knowsley on 26th Sep 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Can anyone advise on the variety of fish available on Fred Olsen ships please as we are pescetarians, but don't want to be eating the same thing all cruise? Also how good is the salad buffet section...

Submitted by David, lothian on 30th Aug 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Regarding meal times can you stipulate a table for two only rather than being seated in a group ?

Submitted by STRICKLAND, LONGTON NR PRESTON LANCS UK on 9th Aug 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Norwegian Fjords

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i know this sounds a silly question cause i love my food, but we are going on a cruise in oct 10 on the braemar, and could any one tell me if they do any weight watcher food, ie bread sugar etc...

Submitted by cooley, chatham on 4th Jul 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Mediterranean

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We are going on Boudicca cruise from Greenock on Sunday 20th June. Have already advised FO of special dietary requirements but wondered if anyone with Coeliac disease has been on the Boudicca and can...

Submitted by Simpson, Edinburgh on 14th Jun 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Mediterranean

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can anyone give me an opinion on the new grampian restaurant on ther Braemar. Do they have formal nights and casual as they do in the thistle restaurant, and can you have a buffet style breakfast or...

Submitted by Oakley, Brislington on 27th Feb 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Are there tables for 2 on board the Braemar ?

Submitted by Steinson, Aberdeenshire on 12th Feb 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

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Are passengers allocated a pre-determined dining table sharing with other passengers throughout the voyage or can one choose where to sit? Also do the restaurants cater for gluten free diets.

Submitted by packer, clevedon on 8th Feb 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Mediterranean

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What restaurant should I book for me, female 56, and my dad, very fit 84, on the Balmoral. Spey or Ballindalloch?

Submitted by Miller, Blundellsands on 17th Jan 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Baltic

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i'm going on fred olsens braemar in may. its our 1st cruise and i'm a little concerned about what food they provide. my husband is a little fussy and has simple tastes, i'm just worried there won't...

Submitted by o'connor, crymych on 27th Oct 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, British Isles

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We are going to Norway on the Balmoral in May 2010, and were wondering if there are 24 hour catering options on board?

Submitted by Palmer, peterborough on 11th Sep 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Norwegian Fjords

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We are thinking of cruising the Norwegian Fjords on Fred Olsens ship The Black Watch next year, but are wondering about the dinning options available. I'm afraid we are not keen on formal penguin...

Submitted by Cherry, West Hallam on 16th Aug 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch, Scandinavia

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Does Fred Olsen not provide a buffet lunch for those embarking. I recall doing a mini-cruise a few years ago and just getting offered a few very small sandwiches.

Submitted by Malcolm-Oliver, Essex on 16th Jun 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Re Dining alternatives on 'The Black Watch'. I note the 'Garden Cafe' is classed as being informal. Can anyone confirm exactly what this incorporates? As vegetrarians we realise the two main...

Submitted by Wills, Birmingham on 7th Jun 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch, Norwegian Fjords

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On the Balmoral, opinions on the resturants please and is there a premium ? Thank you.

Submitted by watkins, wellingborough on 25th Apr 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Norwegian Fjords

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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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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