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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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can you order incabin drinks such as wine and spirits

Submitted by freeman, truro on 9th May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Norwegian Fjords

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My parents are travelling on Fred Olsen s Black Watch to the Eastern med. My father has limited mobility and would be grateful for advise as to which trips may be suitable. Thankyou

Submitted by White, Sheffield on 3rd May 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch

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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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We are going on FO (balmoral) for 3 night cruise - does anybody know if there is a limit on luggage taken on board

Submitted by Brown, SOUTHAMPTON on 30th Apr 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, Western Europe

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We will be having 2 days in St Petersburg in June (Black Watch). Which is the best tour available bearing in mind that my husband walks with a stick and can't do vast distances ie what should we...

Submitted by sheila, deal on 18th Apr 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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How do I go about getting a cruise on the dates I want ? and the destination (British Isles) when there is only two dates showing....And secondly why are the price in the mail correspondance...

Submitted by Sorby, Romsey on 17th Apr 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, British Isles

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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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We are travelling on the Balmoral later this year & have a cabin on the main deck near the front of the ship. Are we likely to be allocated to the restaurant on that deck do you think & can yopu...

Submitted by stuart, london on 31st Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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My parents are currently on the Balmoral & I am getting worried as I see some cruise ships are not stopping at the Egyptian stops ( some American lines) They have mentioned nothing to me ... is Fred...

Submitted by Tyler, bromley on 28th Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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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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Going on Balmoral soon - first time with FOCL - is service charged on drinks as on Cunard. Also, are there wine packages now there are no wine waiters? many thanks

Submitted by allen, west bromwich on 18th Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Have you seen Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines facebook page? Follow the link for updates, news and currently ships blogs for Balmoral and Black...

Submitted by Olsen, Ipswich on 15th Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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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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Joining Balmoral in 3 1/2 weeks in Dubai for last leg of world cruise home. 21 nights - any idea how many formal nights we need to pack for. Hopefully hot until we get to the Med, does this change...

Submitted by turnbull, camberley on 8th Mar 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral