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Latest Fred Olsen Cruises Questions on Dress Code

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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

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We are flying out to Brazil for a weeks holiday and returning from Rio. on the Balmoral. On the informal nights is the dress code jacket and tie or jacket or tie, as weight is crucial for our 4...

Submitted by Till, Stafford on 11th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, South America

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We are soon to sail on Braemar and would like some clarification on the dress code. I am in favour of dressing for dinner and would prefer it if more cruise lines maintained the traditions rather...

Submitted by Barber, Manchester on 2nd Aug 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Mediterranean

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Cruising on the Balmoral in a couple of weeks time and would like to know the extent of the dress code for formal nights. Is it ball gowns and tiaras, simple long evening dress, or cocktail dress...

Submitted by Boston, Gloucestershire on 4th Jul 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Mediterranean

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Has anybody used the "Floating Formals" dinner suit hire for men on the Fred Olsen cruises? Does it seem value for money particularly as we will be joining the ship in Singapore and baggage weight...

Submitted by Binns, Shipley on 1st May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Can anybody give information on what the themed nights would be on a14 night cruise to the Canaries which we are booked on in December. What can we wear to get into the spirit without going mad?

Submitted by Bristoe, Hook on 15th Nov 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Canaries

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The link to this question is broken maybe answers can be placed on here instead. <p p> What is formal dress code for women? Do I have to wear black or can other colours be worn? <p p> Submitted by...

Submitted by Neil and Ida Down , Southampton on 1st Nov 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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What is formal dress code for women? Do I have to wear black or can other colours be worn?

Submitted by Hogan, Newton Abbot on 1st Nov 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch, Western Europe

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We are hoping to cruise with the Fred Olsen line to the Canaries in December this year. Can you please advise what type of clothing is required both on ship and off at that time of year...

Submitted by FORSTER, KEGWORTH on 22nd Aug 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Canaries

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what is the dress code for 2 formal nights

Submitted by heald, stockton on tees teesside on 24th Feb 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

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What is the dress code for Boudicca

Submitted by Schofield, Lymm on 12th Nov 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Mediterranean

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Cruising on Balmoral in August - wondering about dress for dinner. I'm not a "cocktail frock" type of dresser - more evening trousers and sparkly top! Is this acceptable?

Submitted by Marshall, Edinburgh on 15th Jul 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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My brother is worried he might be out of place if he doesn't wear a dress suit on our forthcoming cruise, is this likely?

Submitted by ferguson, Heswall, Wirral on 7th Jul 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince, Norwegian Fjords

1 answer
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How many formal dress nights?

Submitted by Makins, Beaconsfield on 17th Jun 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Baltic

18 answers
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is there a captains night?. Also whats the dress code?.

Submitted by blore, nottingham on 17th May 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Norwegian Fjords

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As a first time cruiser is the wearing of the kilt (and jacket etc) an adequate substitute for formal wear (tuxedo etc) in the dining room? Gordon

Submitted by Cowan, Ayrshire on 15th May 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Baltic

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We have booked on Fred Olsen around the British Osles on Balmoral. what is the dress code for non formal evenings? Are gentlemen required to wear shirt & tie & jacket for non formal evenings?

Submitted by morris, loughborough on 9th May 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, British Isles

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Can anyone tell me whether there is any difference (in terms of formality) between a white or black tuxedo jacket? Are white ones for summer months, for example? We are off on our first cruise this...

Submitted by White, Halifax on 26th Apr 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Baltic

5 answers
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I am going on a 12 night cruise in september with fred olsen. This will be my first cruise. How many formal nights might there be? Re dress code, are long evening dresses mandatory for...

Submitted by White, Halifax on 11th Apr 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca

5 answers
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I have just received our tickets for our upcoming cruise on Fred Olsen's Balmoral for 35 nights on a sector of a Balmoral's World Cruise. I am amazed to see that on this 35 night cruise there is...

Submitted by Ridout, Llanelli on 8th Apr 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, World Cruise