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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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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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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
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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

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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
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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

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Are the power sockets

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

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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

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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

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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

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I have booked a guaranteed cabin for the first time ever and wondered if anyone can tell me if I am likely to know the cabin number before embarkation or not. I am travelling with Fred Olsen at the...

Submitted by Clarke, Birmingham on 12th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Balmoral - Can anyone tell me if lunch is provided onboard on embarkation day please? I think I recall seeing somewhere that this is only for suite passengers, if so which grades have lunch provided?...

Submitted by Black, Newmarket on 11th Feb 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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Hello. Has anyone stayed in cabin - 9055 on Balmoral? If so, can you let me know what the layout is like and is the balcony bigger than the neighbouring cabins of the same grade? Many thanks in...

Submitted by Black, Sudbury on 25th Jan 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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Fred Olsen mini cruise - 3rd April ... we are thinking of taking a risk and booking this for our family which includes 2 teenagers! They are seasoned cruisers and not really bothered by kids' clubs...

Submitted by Clarke, Birmingham on 17th Jan 2012
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral, British Isles

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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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Are all insides 2 bed... We have a latesaver and it shows "2 bedded" - I've requested a DOUBLE bed with my agent but seems that the majority are L shaped so no double beds...?

Submitted by smith, Sunderland on 14th Nov 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Balmoral

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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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Can anyone advise how easy it is to get from Antwerp to Brussels on your own. We are going on the 3 nighter with Fred Olsen in December and although they are offering a trip we would prefer to go in...

Submitted by Miller, Croydon on 20th Oct 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises

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We were down in Portsmouth last week and on the day we went down Black watch should have gone into Dover, but as the weather was so bad she went into Portsmouth. We found her hidden in there...

Submitted by Guidery, Radnage on 21st Sep 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises, Black Watch

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We are booked on a cruise next week from Southampton and have booked car parking with ABP valet parking, i think they take your car and park it for you? On our return, how do we get the car for...

Submitted by Thomas, Cardiff on 19th Sep 2011
Subject: Fred. Olsen Cruises