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by Ray B » 06 Jun 2020, 10:30 » in Forum Problems/Discussion

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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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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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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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01 Jun 2019, 14:30
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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Last post by Manoverboard
02 Apr 2018, 13:32
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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10 Sep 2017, 14:17
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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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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23 Aug 2017, 13:24
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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Last post by Lynda and David
11 Apr 2017, 20:44
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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14 May 2015, 22:07
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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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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Last post by Quizzical Bob
31 Mar 2015, 20:00
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part XI

by frintonite » 28 Mar 2015, 09:42

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28 Mar 2015, 09:42
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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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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26 Mar 2015, 16:59
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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26 Mar 2015, 07:58
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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24 Mar 2015, 17:19
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part VII

by frintonite » 24 Mar 2015, 09:06

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24 Mar 2015, 09:06
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part V

by frintonite » 22 Mar 2015, 15:52

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22 Mar 2015, 15:52
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part IV

by frintonite » 20 Mar 2015, 11:31

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20 Mar 2015, 11:31
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part III

by frintonite » 19 Mar 2015, 13:11

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19 Mar 2015, 13:11
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part II

by frintonite » 17 Mar 2015, 10:18

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17 Mar 2015, 10:18
Black Watch Solar Eclipse Part I

by frintonite » 16 Mar 2015, 06:45

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16 Mar 2015, 06:45
Mystery Cruise Photos

by frintonite » 02 Dec 2014, 18:17

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02 Dec 2014, 18:17
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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01 Dec 2014, 15:27
Mystery Cruise Part IX

by frintonite » 27 Nov 2014, 13:43

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27 Nov 2014, 13:43
Mystery Cruise Part VIII

by frintonite » 25 Nov 2014, 14:53

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25 Nov 2014, 14:53
Mystery Cruise Part VII

by frintonite » 24 Nov 2014, 14:59

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24 Nov 2014, 14:59
Mystery Cruise Part VI

by frintonite » 23 Nov 2014, 10:23

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23 Nov 2014, 10:23
Mystery Cruise Part V

by frintonite » 22 Nov 2014, 09:20

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22 Nov 2014, 09:20
Mystery Cruise Part IV

by frintonite » 21 Nov 2014, 13:40

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21 Nov 2014, 13:40
Mystery Cruise Partt III & IV

by frintonite » 20 Nov 2014, 14:18

Two for one today :-)
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20 Nov 2014, 14:18
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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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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12 Nov 2014, 18:20
Competition Time !!

by frintonite » 22 Sep 2014, 16:12

Competition Time !!!!
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22 Sep 2014, 16:12
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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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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20 Jul 2014, 11:33
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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13 Jul 2014, 17:04
MS Braemar Photos

by frintonite » 05 Jun 2014, 12:41

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05 Jun 2014, 12:41
MS Braemar Cruise review

by frintonite » 01 Jun 2014, 11:52

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01 Jun 2014, 11:52
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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29 May 2014, 18:10
MS Braemar Part VI is now on line at

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28 May 2014, 12:47
MS Braemar Part V

by frintonite » 27 May 2014, 13:12

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27 May 2014, 13:12
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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26 May 2014, 17:54
MS Braemar Part III

by frintonite » 25 May 2014, 13:17

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25 May 2014, 13:17
Ms Braemar

by frintonite » 24 May 2014, 14:11

My live blog, part 1 & 2
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