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Latest Fred Olsen Cruises Questions on Drink Packages

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Can anyone give me a idea about individual drink prices on the Braemar, I am thinking of draft beers (pints), bottled water, spirits and cocktail prices. Also is there a drinks package (all...

Submitted by McKinlay, Lincoln on 12th Jun 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean

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Is there a wine package available on Boudicca for a 7 night cruise?

Submitted by oneil, st. helens, merseyside on 8th Jul 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Norwegian Fjords

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I am going on Boudicca to the Norwegian Fjords, could someone please tell me if there is a 15% charge on all drinks? I have looked in the brochure and unless I have missed it, I didn't see anything...

Submitted by 0,Neil, haydock on 16th May 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Boudicca, Norwegian Fjords

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Are the drinks expensive on the Braemar?

Submitted by Greaves, YORK on 27th Jul 2008
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Mediterranean

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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
271 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
275 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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167 views

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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
359 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
278 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
299 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
377 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
426 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
744 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

3 answers
350 views

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We are flying from Gatwick to Rio de Janiero on the 8th March to join Balmoral----can anyone tell me what the airline that Fred Olsen charter--PULLMANTUR AIR--is like--I understand it is a Spanish...

Submitted by HOLMES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS on 25th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

1 answer
314 views

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Hi have just received confirmation of cabin on Fred Olsen Balmoral - 6080 on main deck. If anyone has stayed in it I would appreciate some information on bed arrangements and facilities...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 23rd Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

6 answers
422 views

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Hi we are cruising on the Balmoral ealy April and as a result of a recent accident I am an occasional wheelchair user. Having notified Fred Olsen, I have been advised that it would only be allowed...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 21st Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

12 answers
699 views

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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

2 answers
261 views

Q:

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
165 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
148 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
271 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
275 views

Q:

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
167 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
359 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
278 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
299 views

Q:

Are the power sockets

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

5 answers
377 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
426 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
744 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

3 answers
350 views

Q:

We are flying from Gatwick to Rio de Janiero on the 8th March to join Balmoral----can anyone tell me what the airline that Fred Olsen charter--PULLMANTUR AIR--is like--I understand it is a Spanish...

Submitted by HOLMES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS on 25th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

1 answer
314 views

Q:

Hi have just received confirmation of cabin on Fred Olsen Balmoral - 6080 on main deck. If anyone has stayed in it I would appreciate some information on bed arrangements and facilities...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 23rd Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

6 answers
422 views

Q:

Hi we are cruising on the Balmoral ealy April and as a result of a recent accident I am an occasional wheelchair user. Having notified Fred Olsen, I have been advised that it would only be allowed...

Submitted by Wright, Preston on 21st Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

12 answers
699 views

Q:

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