Fred Olsen Cruises - Questions

Ask a Cruise Question

Your question may be included in our weekly email, so hopefully you'll get lots of answers!

ASK or ANSWER a Question...

Anybody can ask a question, although it should be about cruising. Anybody can answer a question, but ideally we want answers from people who have cruised. If you think someone has given the wrong answer, please give have your say and give the answer you think is correct.

CRUISE.co.uk does not endorse answers that are posted, but hopefully you will benefit from so many opinions. We reserve the right not to publish questions or answers which are obnoxious/hateful/complete rants.

Latest Fred Olsen Cruises (Black Prince) Questions on All Topics

3 answers
408 views

Q:

We are doing back to back cruises with Fred Olsen out of Southampton at the end of the month. I am seeking information about the procedure for checking in at the end of the first cruise...

Submitted by Woods, Ashford on 13th Aug 2010
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

7 answers
747 views

Q:

Having sailed on the larger cruise liners I am contemplating taking on a cruise on Fred Olsen Black Prince. I am a bit worried about the size as my wife is not one of the better sailors...

Submitted by black, runcorn on 30th Jul 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince, Northern Europe

41 answers
2897 views

Q:

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

0 answer
383 views

Q:

Yesterday myself and my girlfriend popped down to Leith Docks Edinburgh to see the Black Prince for probably the last time. I know it has it's critics but having cruised on her 3 times it's sad to...

Submitted by glover, edinburgh on 8th Jun 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

2 answers
611 views

Q:

Are the cabins on the lower decks of the Black Prince as bad as they seem? I read somewhere that they are very small and the beds hard. Also read that the air con. wasn't any good...

Submitted by White, Wakefield on 20th May 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

6 answers
582 views

Q:

Does anyone know what is happening to the Black Prince?

Submitted by Carey, Barton upon Humber on 8th May 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

7 answers
723 views

Q:

why does no one answer my my telephone calls?

Submitted by Crawford, Limavady on 24th Apr 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince, Canaries

3 answers
559 views

Q:

We need six more people for this tour. Is anybody out there interested? It is for the cruise leaving Liverpool on 15 Feb 2009 Thursday, February 19th 2009 "A taste of the West" from 12:00...

Submitted by Carey, Barton upon Humber on 2nd Feb 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince, Canaries

1 answer
844 views

Q:

Does anyone know if the "Balmoral" got through the severe storms that have swept the North of Spain and the South=-West of France unscathed?

Submitted by Miller, Hamstreet on 24th Jan 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince, Iberia

2 answers
501 views

Q:

With the Black Prince being 'retired' by Fred Olsen later this year does anyone know what her fate is? Is she being scrapped or sold on to another operator? We've sailed on her 3 times before...

Submitted by Glover, Edinburgh on 7th Jan 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

3 answers
502 views

Q:

Hi does anyone know how you get room service on the Black Prince, as there are no phones in the cabin?

Submitted by Collings, Crewe on 4th Jan 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

2 answers
468 views

Q:

Hi does anyone know how you get room service on the Black Prince, as there are no phones in the cabin?

Submitted by Collings, Crewe on 4th Jan 2009
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

3 answers
613 views

Q:

My wife and I are planning to go on Fred Olsen's Black Prince. My wife is Vegetarian. Does anyone know if the ship offers a good vegetarian choice? Also is Fred Olsen a good choice for vegetarians...

Submitted by Collings, Crewe on 11th Nov 2008
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Prince

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
276 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