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Boucicca in Stavanger
A Taste of Norway
Posted on 24 Jun 2009
By Pearson, Kelso
Farsund, Norway
Norway
Posted on 11 Jun 2009
By Birch, Godalming

Dalmation Coastal Cruise.
Posted on 9 Jun 2009
By Atkins, Sawbridgeworth
Dubrovnik fountain without pigeons!
Dalmation Coastal Cruise.
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By Atkins, Sawbridgeworth
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 GARDEN THEMED CRUISES 2009/2010

Canary Islands

aboard Fred. Olsen's Black Watch

* 19 Nov - 2 December 2009 *
13 nt cruise from Southampton
full fare from £2077pp Gardens fare from £1038pp
hosted by John Cushnie
*2 x FREE tours
* Exclusive talks
*Private Cocktail Party
*FREE Car Parking at Southampton
Give winter the slip and neatly chart a course for the warmer, more welcoming waters of the sun kissed Canaries to the south.  

Central American Adventure & Panama Canal

 aboard Fred. Olsen's Braemar

* 4 - 19 February 2010 *
14 nt fly/cruise
Brochure fare from £1590pp Gardens fare from £1430pp
hosted by Matthew Biggs
*FREE from Cartagena, Colombia
*Exclusive talks
*Private Cocktail Party
*FREE Car Parking at airport
This peerless voyage from sparkling Pacific to carefree Caribbean incorporates passage through the mighty Panama Canal and adds in the alluring prospect of an overnight stay on board in exotic, slightly off the beaten track Costa Rica, to create a trip with a Give winter the slip and neatly chart a course for the warmer, more welcoming waters of the sun kissed Canaries to the south.  
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I am calling at Barcelona on a cruise with Fred Olsen (Balmoral) leaving next month and the port call is on a Sunday and I would be grateful if any experienced cruisers know if the shops are... 		4 answers
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For those who wonder if cruise lines reads these board! look at the answer to the question asked by Bridges, market harborough on 30th Jun 2009 Subject: Fred... 		8 answers
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What are the facilities at Rosyth terminal as the Boudicca is no longer sailing from Leith 		6 answers
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regarding fred olson cruises.re balmoral.as this ship seams a lot older than some other lines.are the cabins big enough re food .what do you think .also what are the wine prices in the restaruant,and... 		7 answers
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Highlights: Southampton : La Coruna, Spain : Agadir, Morocco : Arrecife, Lanzarote : Santa Cruz De Tenerife : Santa Cruz De La Palma : Las Palmas De Gran Canaria : Lisbon, Portugal : Southampton
Black Watch
19th Nov 2009 for 13nts		 NOW FROM: £902 £1038 £1613 View
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GARDEN THEMED CRUISE. Canary Islands hosted by Expert John Cushnie. Exclusive Gardeners' Programme includes on board talk, Private Drinks Reception, Gardeners' Question and Answer Session. Plus look forward to 2 x FREE gardeners' tours in Tenerife & Las Palmas.  PLUS FREE Car Parking at Dover.
Highlights: Puntarenas, Costa Rica : Puntarenas, Costa Rica : Acajutia, El Salvador : Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala : Golfito, Costa Rica : Cruising Panama Canal : Cruising Panama Canal : Colon, Panama : Cartagena, Colombia : Willemstad, Curacao : Oranjestad, Aruba : Bridgetown, Barbados
Braemar
4th Feb 2010 for 15nts		 NOW FROM: £1449 £1689 Full View
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GARDEN THEMED CRUISE. CENTRAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE hosted by Expert Matthew Biggs. Exclusive Gardeners' Programme includes on board talks, Private Cocktail Party, Gardeners' Question and Answer Session, and a FREE gardeners' tour from Cartagena.  PLUS FREE Car Parking at airport & £100 per cabin on board spend.
Highlights: Dover : Funchal, Madeira : Santa Cruz De La Palma, Canary Isla : Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Isla : Las Palmas De Gran Canaria : Lisbon, Portugal : Dover
Balmoral
3rd May 2010 for 12nts		 NOW FROM: £881 £1057 £2141 View
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GARDEN THEMED CRUISE. Madeira & Canaries hosted by Expert Ashley Stephenson. Exclusive Gardeners' Programme includes on board talk, Private Drinks Reception, Gardeners' Question and Answer Session. Plus look forward to 2 x FREE gardeners' tours in Tenerife & Madeira.  PLUS FREE Car Parking at Dover & £50 per cabin on board spend.
Highlights: Dover : Oslo, Norway : Fredrikstad, Norway : Kristiansand, Norway : Stavanger, Norway : Dover
Balmoral
15th May 2010 for 7nts		 NOW FROM: £598 £718 £1453 View
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Exclusive - join TV Celebrity Gardener ALAN TITCHMARSH on this fabulous 7 night Norway Cruise. Enjoy talks, book signing and photo opportunity!
Highlights: Dover : Dartmouth, England : Tresco, Isles Of Scilly : Dublin, Ireland : Belfast, Northern Ireland : Stornoway, Scotland : Kirkwall, Scotland : Invergordon, Scotland : Dover
Braemar
20th May 2010 for 9nts		 NOW FROM: £780 £998 £1981 View
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GARDEN THEMED CRUISE. BRITISH ISLES & ISLES OF SCILLY hosted by Expert Tony Russell. Exclusive Gardeners' Programme includes on board talk, Private Drinks Reception, Gardeners' Question and Answer Session. Plus look forward to a FREE gardeners' tour at Tresco.  PLUS FREE Car Parking at Dover & £30 per cabin on board spend.
Top Ten Med Offers
Highlights: Dover : Kiel Canal Transit - Brunsbuttel : Kiel Canal Transit - Holtenau : Kiel, Germany : Tallinn, Estonia : St. Petersburg, Russia : St. Petersburg, Russia : Helsinki, Finland : Stockholm, Sweden : Copenhagen, Denmark : Dover
Balmoral
20th Jun 2010 for 12nts		 NOW FROM: £1082 £1301 £2645 View
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GARDEN THEMED CRUISE. Baltic Summer Cruise hosted by Expert David Hurrion. Exclusive Gardeners' Programme includes on board talk, Private Drinks Reception, Gardeners' Question and Answer Session. Plus look forward to 2 x FREE gardeners' tours in Tallinn & Copenhagen.  PLUS FREE Car Parking at Dover & £50 per cabin on board spend.
Highlights: Southampton : Rouen, France : Rouen, France : St.Peter Port, Guernsey : St.Malo, France : Southampton
Black Watch
31st Aug 2010 for 5nts		 NOW FROM: £446 £536 £840 View
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GARDEN THEMED CRUISE. France & Guernsey hosted by Expert Ashley Stephenson. Exclusive Gardeners' Programme includes one talk,  and Private Drinks Reception. Plus look forward to a FREE gardeners' tour from Rouen to MONET'S GARDEN at Giverny.  PLUS FREE Car Parking at Southampton & £30 per cabin on board spend.
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Latest Reviews

Fred. Olsen Cruises - Balmoral
IBERIA
written on 2nd Jul 2009

Having had more than 25 cruises from the 1st on the Canberra, most of the Thompson ships and all of the Airtours it was with some slight ap prehension I board the the Balmoral this being because of the reviews I had read describing the mobility scooters... 

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Fred. Olsen Cruises - Balmoral
NORTHERN EUROPE
written on 30th Jun 2009

Our Cruise experience started when we left home. The initial transfer, in our case by car, sets the scene. For a relaxed journey from the Bournemouth Area we chose an overnight stop at the Holiday Inn Express at Canterbury... 

0 Comments, 157 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Black Watch
CANARIES
written on 30th Jun 2009

This was one of many cruises with Fred Olsen and in many respects we always feel we are visiting long standing friends. This cruise was no exception. It did, however, get off to a bad start because of the late arrival at Dover of Black Watch which was... 

0 Comments, 183 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Braemar
CARIBBEAN
written on 30th Jun 2009

General: We obviously hoped we would enjoy cruising but with no previous experience, it therefore came as a wonderful surprise to experience Fred Olsen's Braemar. The average age was high, most people were over 50 and were so friendly, we felt... 

1 Comment, 183 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Balmoral
WESTERN EUROPE
written on 29th Jun 2009

We have just returned from a one week cruise on board Fred Olsen's Balmoral from Dover to Spin, Portugal and Guernsey and while it was OK some aspects fell short of what we have come to expect from a cruise holiday... 

6 Comments, 511 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Balmoral
MEDITERRANEAN
written on 29th Jun 2009

My husband and I and two very dear friends, one of whom was celebrating his 60th birthday in Fred's 60th year decided to join us on a med cruise on the Fred Olsen Balmoral. They had never cruised before but were very excited about it... 

0 Comments, 287 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Black Prince
MINI CRUISES
written on 28th Jun 2009

My husband and myself recently went on the Irish Jig Mini cruise on the Black Prince which we very much enjoyed. The cruise started from Greenock across to Dublin then on to Liverpool where we disembarked. The service we received on board was first... 

0 Comments, 118 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Balmoral
NORTHERN EUROPE
written on 27th Jun 2009

We chose to travel to the North Cape of Norway for this our second cruise on the Balmoral and overall we were far from disappointed. The Balmoral is a fine boat which, with 1300 passengers, we find to be an ideal size with a general air of spaciousness... 

0 Comments, 216 Views
Fred. Olsen Cruises - Braemar
NORTHERN EUROPE
written on 27th Jun 2009

My wife and I returned from a Fred Olsen Cruise, BM0912 to Iceland, Norway , the Faroe Islands and Scotland on the MS Braemar last week. It was a cruise to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary, and was the first time we had cruised with Fred Olsen... 

1 Comment, 242 Views