Fred. Olsen Cruises - Braemar Cruises Reviews

Tuesday 7th Feb 2012

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Braemar

Recommending The Braemar, And Fred Olsen

Recommending the Braemar, and Fred Olsen

Reviewed By: Bloomfield, Bristol on 27th Jun 2009
Cruise Line: Fred. Olsen Cruises	Times cruised before: 6-10
Cruise Ship: Braemar	Sailed: June, 2009
Destination: Northern Europe	Age: 65+
Cabin: Outside	Occasion: Wedding anniversary

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. We have cruised a number of times with other cruise lines normally on larger ships, and were pleasently surprised how spacious the ship seemed, but with and intimate feel about it. The service in the restaurants was very good and the staff very helpful and efficient. The food was of a good standard and variety. Even the Palms Cafe where there was a more casual dining experience, the fact of being seated by staff and the tables being pre-laid made it more pleasent than on many ships where the casual dining usually results in a 'rugby scrum' for tables and food. The entertainment was very good, but the venue (The Neptune Lounge) was not large enough for the number of passengers on board ,even with the two sitting arrangement. If you did not get to the venue at least 30 mins before show time, you would be lucky to get a seat. The seating was also not very satisfactory as with a combination of fixed seating and tables and moveable seating some gangways tended to get blocked which in an emergency could have been dangerous. The shore excursions were quite good and not unduly expensive. Embarcation and dis-embarcation went very smoothly, and all the arrangements by yourselves were excellent. Because of our anniverary we were given a complimentary package by Fred Olsen which made the cruise complete.
Quality of Food
Usually the Thistle, we ate a general selection of most things
Entertainment
All good
Shore Excursions
Best was to a Glacier in Norway, the others were all satisfactory
Staff
All the staff we encountered were polite and efficient
Children's Facilities	n/a

Onboard Activities
yes, although we did not participate in all.
Cabins
Excellent
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Comment by Olsen, Ipswich (07 Jul 09 15:24) about this REVIEW

If you are celebrating a special anniversary whilst on board we would like to help you celebrate to make the occasion even more memorable. Please let us know if you are celebrating your Silver, Pearl, Ruby, Golden, Emerald or Diamond anniversary either six months before, during or after your cruise and we will provide a fantastic package with our compliments. All we ask is that you provide us with a copy of your marriage certificate prior to departure. Anniversary Celebration package includes flowers or chocolates in cabin on arrival, champagne and canapés served on your special day, anniversary gift, celebration cake and professional photographic session. Regards Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Head Office, Ipswich

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Question by Hillcrest, Colchester (02 Jul 09 20:49) about this REVIEW

Hi Congtratulation on 50 years! My parents are travelling on Braemar on the 18th July also celebrating 50 years of marriage. I have organised the complimentary package with Fred and was wondering what they can look forward to recieving. Many thanks

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