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Ray B »
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Suddenly this morning 23 notifications in my inbox, not had one for months. Did David's computer have a bad night or was Moby fiddling with it....
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if anyone gets any more can you let me know please.
On the basis that nobody has complained about this any more can I presume that it is solved?
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Two new ships for Fred
by Gill W » 16 Jul 2020, 09:44
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Fred Olsen are acquiring Holland America’s Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
The ‘new’ ships will be called ‘Bolette and ‘Borealis’.
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We have sailed on FO Braemar twice now. Last January going to the Amazon and this year to the Caribbean (different ports to P&O) and I can say we...
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GOOD FOR FRED
by poole boy » 10 Apr 2020, 16:56
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×Reduced payment due dates
We appreciate that in these uncertain times, our guests are looking for a little more flexibility and peace of mind....
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There are some postings on CC about people getting refunds, but some of these seem as though they might be for cancelled shore excursions or...
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Last post by Gill W 06 May 2020, 16:00
Access to tenders on crutches
by andyferris » 31 May 2019, 11:38
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Hello everyone.
We would like to book the cruise to the Norwegian fjords on the Black Watch in July but my leg is currently in a full plaster cast...
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I have checked and there is a long blurb about being able to pass the step test. You must declare if you are not physically able to get and off the...
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Braemar 17 March Amazon Adventure
by Happydays » 22 Feb 2019, 15:05
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Here goes with my review of our cruise with Fred Olsen Braemar. I won’t go into daily details just an overview of our experience.
Flights
Our...
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Thank you for your review.
I went on Fred's Balmoral last March, and have booked Boudicca for next March. I was very pleased with my cruise on...
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Last post by Gill W 23 Feb 2019, 15:14
Balmoral 10/3/18 to 24/3/18 In Search of the Northern Lights
by Gill W » 31 Mar 2018, 17:01
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Balmoral L1804 – 10th March 2018 to 24th March 2018 – In Search of the Northern Lights.
This is a review of our recent cruise on Fred Olsen’s...
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£34 per person per night is deffo achievable :lol: but NOT for every night of a cruise :(
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Fred’s Braemar – Scotland, Sept 2017
by Manoverboard » 09 Sep 2017, 19:41
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>>Fred’s Braemar – To Scotland, Historic Castles and Highland Games. September 2017
We had originally booked a 14 night ‘ circular ‘ cruise of...
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Glad you enjoyed the report, we certainly enjoyed the cruise albeit I am not entirely comfortable about the idea of cruising in a ' shunted ' ship....
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Last post by Manoverboard 14 Sep 2017, 09:35
Braemar Part 2
by CaroleF » 09 Sep 2017, 15:49
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Braemar is just over 24,000 tons and takes 929 passengers at full capacity. As I said we had the Inclusive Drinks package which, for us worked well....
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Thanks for the review Carole, a good read, cheers 😀
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Last post by Dennis The Menace 12 Sep 2017, 18:07
Braemar and Fred Olsen, final thoughts compared to P&O
by CaroleF » 10 Sep 2017, 13:23
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Before we went on this Braemar cruise I wondered firstly what I would think of it compared to our very first cruise back in 2003 and secondly would I...
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We also compared Fred with the various Cruise / Riverboat Lines that we have travelled with over the years but to us it matters not a jot that P&O or...
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Historic Castles & Highland Games, Braemar Sept. 2017
by CaroleF » 09 Sep 2017, 14:43
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I apologise if this is rather a long account but as most of our cruises have been with P&O I can’t help comparing the cruise lines.
Braemar was our...
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We are on Balmoral in March, so will be very interested in your views on Fred in general
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Last post by Gill W 09 Sep 2017, 15:46
Fred Olsen's Boudicca
by Lynda and David » 23 Aug 2017, 01:27
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Lochs of Scotland cruise (D1714) on Fred Olsen’s Boudicca - 5th-13th July 2017
Apologies for the late posting of this report and the fact that it...
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Have a nice time. Look forward to reading your report when you next have time to post.
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Last post by cruisin_duo 04 Sep 2017, 15:52
Fred Olsen Pricing
by anniec » 03 Jul 2017, 18:51
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I've actually got a cruise-related question!
We normally cruise with Cunard and P&O and have grown accustomed to their current pricing method, ie...
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So sorry I forgot about this thread, so many thanks, Carole, and apologies for delay in thanking you.
I can now answer my own question, as I've...
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Cruise Personaliser with Fred Olsen
by CaroleF » 01 Jul 2017, 16:13
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I wasn't quite sure what to put as the title for this thread. We have booked a 10 night cruise on Fred Olsen's Braemar for the end of August going...
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Thanks Lynda, looking forward to it.
Carole
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Last post by CaroleF 22 Aug 2017, 10:32
Fred Olsen Brochure
by CaroleF » 09 Aug 2017, 16:54
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Rather belatedly I realised that although we've got a Braemar cruise booked for the end of this month and I've scoured the Fred Olsen website I...
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It's a new merger between P & O and RCI. Didn't you get the memo?
Now there's a thought. Time share cruise ships. I like it :thumbup:
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Last post by Stephen 14 Aug 2017, 07:51
Lochs of Scotland cruise from Liverpool with Fred Olsen
by Lynda and David » 07 Apr 2017, 14:44
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Hello everyone
We need some help; we’ve booked ourselves on a cruise out of Liverpool with Fred Olsen in July. Has anyone ever started a cruise in...
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I can't remember if you get priority boarding if you are in a suite. We had a suite on our last cruise which was a 4 night on Black Watch in I think...
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Balmoral Norovirus
by Mervyn and Trish » 12 May 2015, 18:18
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I see Norovirus is back in the news, this time on Balmoral. What interested me about the story in the papers today was the person who said they got...
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I do recall a few years back we were due to fly out to Cyprus. Unfortunately my wife must have caught some kind of stomach bug and as a result was...
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Black Watch Solar Eclipse Photos
by frintonite » 02 Apr 2015, 15:25
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Fantastic. It's a long and cold way to go with the risk of seeing nothing. So pleased it paid off for you.
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 05 Apr 2015, 17:21
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Cruise Review
by frintonite » 29 Mar 2015, 09:14
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Yes, thanks for making the effort. It must have been a great experience, once seen never forgotten.
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Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part X
by frintonite » 27 Mar 2015, 07:32
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Excellent photos and excellent blog. Thank you, Ray.
Maureen
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Last post by Kenmo1 27 Mar 2015, 07:53
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part IX
by frintonite » 26 Mar 2015, 12:26
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had problems posting yesterday, so you have 241 today
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Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! Not many out sunbathing.
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Black Watch Solare Eclipse Part IX
by frintonite » 26 Mar 2015, 07:58
Had problems posting on the forum yesterday, so you will have to scroll down for yesterday's blog
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Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part VI
by frintonite » 23 Mar 2015, 14:35
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It looks a bit cold for my liking, Ray although there was bright sunshine in Stavanger this morning.Had you stayed in UK and gone to Costa del...
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Fred Olsen Mystery Cruise Review
by frintonite » 29 Nov 2014, 14:16
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Thank you Ray for your blog, it was very informative and I could follow my friends around on their cruise.
Hope the emergency evac wasn't anything...
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Mystery Cruise Part I
by frintonite » 18 Nov 2014, 14:57
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I see you've docked at Vigo, hope the weather is OK. I've been following on ship tracker as I have 3 friends on the same cruise.
I wonder where you...
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Last post by Deefitz 18 Nov 2014, 16:25
It's here
by frintonite » 28 Oct 2014, 15:38
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Well after some intensive research, I think I know 3 of the first 4 ports, but you will have to read my blog to find out if I'm correct
I think it...
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Competition Time !!
by frintonite » 22 Sep 2014, 16:12
Competition Time !!!!
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Balmoral
by anneed » 10 Jul 2014, 13:41
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Anyone been on Fred Olsen's Balmoral recently? I'm doing a press trip to the fjords next week visiting Bergen, Flam, Olden and Stavanger.
I went on...
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Just back from Balmoral and I have to say I was very impressed. Yes, the ship is creaking a bit and the cabins need updating but the atmosphere was...
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Last post by anneed 20 Jul 2014, 11:53
Its a mystery
by frintonite » 19 Jul 2014, 18:22
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Just booked a Fred mystery cruise, not sure how that happened, bit of a mystery really
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A couple I knew went on holiday to the seaside and while there booked a one-day mystery coach tour. It took them to a park in their home town!
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3 for the price of 2
by sunseeker16 » 13 Jul 2014, 15:40
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Anybody tempted or do you think Fed'd current offer sounds too good to be true?
It looks pretty good to me, though I think I'd say that most of their...
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if the itinerary and the price were okay, then yes
we are looking at all the cruise lines for the Baltics in 2016 and it will be itinerary first,...
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MS Braemar blog of Final Part
by frintonite » 29 May 2014, 13:12
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Thanks Ray, great blog as usual.
Hope you're doing better health wise too. :-)
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Part IV of my blog
by frintonite » 26 May 2014, 13:22
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MS Braemer, part IV army blog is on line
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Thanks for the updates Ray. Enjoy the rest of your cruise.
Regards Jenny.
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