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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

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WHEN WE HAVE BEEN ON PREVIOUS CRUISES THE MISSUS HAS BEEN COLD IN HER DRESSES DUE TO THE AIR-CON IN THE DINNING ROOM ECT IS IT THE SAME ON THE BRAEMAR THANKS

Submitted by brown, Rotherham on 9th Dec 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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To all Fred Olsen regulars, and particularly the Braemar ship. We have just booked a cruise on Braemar for next Summer, and have been told we can actually choose between the Thistle restaurant...

Submitted by Southall, Cleveland on 22nd Oct 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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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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I am on board the Braemar 30th July Canary Islands. Could FO or anyone tell me if there is a DJ on board. I went on the Balmoral 3 years ago and we had a DJ on board with a late night disco...

Submitted by greeny, essex on 16th Jul 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Q: Hi my name is Frank aged 12 i have been on the Balmoral for the last 3 years during the summer holidays around the med and this year we are going on the Braemar to the Canary Islands on the 30th...

Submitted by Frank, CHELMSFORD on 3rd Jul 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Canaries

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I know Fred Olsen has not long ago bought in a £4 per person per day gratuities. Is this compulsery or can you pay what you feel you should. How would you go about having this changed.

Submitted by Booth, Rugby on 12th Jun 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Canaries

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Hi all is anyone going on the Braemar to the Canary Islands and West Africa on the 30th July. Will there be children on board and what will the age group be on board.

Submitted by Saltash, Wiltshire on 20th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Canaries

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Itinery for cruise to Canaries commencing 30th July 2011 which sails from Dover. Also is there any connecting transport from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Port of Dover to board ship.?.

Submitted by Hudson., Newcastle Upon Tyne on 17th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Can anyone tell me if there are sailaway parties on the Braemar leaving Dover and will there be party drinks.

Submitted by Thomas, Cardiff on 17th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Can anyone tell me about the launderette on board Braemar, ie detergent, who supplies it , also coins or tokens, how much. Thank you.

Submitted by Thomas, Cardiff on 16th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Does anyone know what time the Braemar usually docks back at Dover after a cruise holiday as coach company has said its coach leaves at 9am and its the only coach...

Submitted by Thomas, Cardiff on 13th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Does anyone know when you can board the Braemar cruise ship at Dover, T/A says, from 1pm, but as we will be going down the day before we were wondering if we can board any earlier.

Submitted by Thomas, Cardiff on 12th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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We are thinking of booking a cruise on Fred Olsens Braemar, can anyone tell us, are poolside towels provided and any previous Braemar travellers what is a particular ' day ' for passengers, looking...

Submitted by Thomas, Cardiff on 12th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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HI WE HAVE GOT CABIN 6009 ON THE BRAEMAR FEB 2012 - IS THIS A DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOM? ANYONE USED THIS CABIN BEFORE

Submitted by DICKINSON, STAMFORD BRIDGE on 13th Apr 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Has anyone used the Portlink service with Fred Olsen.Are they reliable? Does the ship wait for you if you are delayed. We have opportunity for either free parking at Dover or free bus...

Submitted by G, L on 21st Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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we are cruising the baltic from dover, in september.what kind of weather, and sea conditions can we expect

Submitted by lennard, borden on 11th Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Baltic

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We are on the Braemar on the Caribbean Secrets cruise in March and would like to know if anyone can recommend any of the ship's excursions or do-it-yourself excursions for Santa Marta and Cartegena...

Submitted by Collins, Leicester on 28th Feb 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar

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Going to Lisbon on cruise august. Do ships usually berth at Atlantico Dock[think that's what it is called. Notice there is a station right next to it. Can you get a train to Cashcais[?] from...

Submitted by p, Leeds on 23rd Feb 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Canaries

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I have read in these forums that you can buy a bottle of spirits on board braemar for consumtion in your cabin. This is not mentioned in their website. Is this information still current? On Braemar...

Submitted by Collins, Leicester on 26th Jan 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Braemar, Caribbean