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Black Watch Experience
Reviewed By: Roberts, Carmarthen on 6th Oct 2008
Cruise Line: Fred. Olsen Cruises	Times cruised before: 3-5
Cruise Ship: Black Watch	Sailed: August, 2008
Destination: Baltic	Age: 56-65

Upon arrival at the dock, whilst in the queue to board we started chatting to a couple (as you do) and we we told that the Black watch was a happy ship, and it was their 5th time to the Baltic on the Black Watch, which is a good recommendation in itself. It was indeed a happy ship, nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff on board and they all seemed quite informative of the destinations, you felt confident about the response to any question raised, that went for the cruise director down to the waiter and cabin maid. The locations were well thought out and we had a few surprises in Poland and Estonia, we did not realise they were such pretty places we were expecting them to be more industrious, aslo you felt very safe in places we visited. I went to the Ballet in St Petersburg and it really was worth a visit, you may take a camera for photos of the interior (but not of the ballet itself, which is the same everywhere). it was a wonderful experience. As always the food on board was first class with a varied menu, you could also eat in the garden cafe where themed nights were served, the meals and decor for the evening was well thought out. If there was a draw back, it is the early departure for disembarkation, we were not informed of the time of departure, we were leaving the ship at 7.30 in the morning, when I questioned a member of the crew I was told it is always an early departure and everybody would be off the ship by 9.00 o'clock in the morning. This was the first ship we had been on with such an early departure, an indication of the time could be given with your disembarkation advice, but now knowing the procedure I would still tarvel with Fred Olsen, this was our first cruise with them. My husband and I both had a wonderful time and are looking forward to our next crusie.
Quality of Food
Chicken but you had a variety to chose from
Entertainment
The entertainment was British which was a bonus, and there was something to please everybody, and there was nothing I didn't like.
Shore Excursions
The excursions we went on were very good but a bit expensive
Staff
It is very difficult to select, but I would have to choose Yanni (our cabin maid) and Arnold ( our waiter)
Children's Facilities	n/a

Onboard Activities
Somethin to please verybody, even quet areas if you didn't want to get involved with activities
Cabins
Cabin was what we expected
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Opinion: Agree Comment by Pearson, Tewkesbury (08 Nov 08 10:47) about this REVIEW

Yes it was a lovely holiday - we think we were on your table at dinner 'Spitfire' . Thoroughly enjoyed your company. Thanks to Fred Olsen for putting us on a great table of 6.

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Comment by Roberts, Carmarthen (10 Nov 08 14:26) about a COMMENT by Pearson (08 Nov 08 10:47)

Hi both, yes we are the people you shared a table with and the occasion was my 60th birthday, 'Spitfire' is o.k, life is strange hopefullywe will meet up again on our travels. thank you for your company it helped to make the occasion so special. Maureen

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