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First ever cruise Bolette

by Dairbear01 » 01 Mar 2023, 12:12
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Hi there

We are seriously thinking about booking a Nordic capitals cruise aboard the Bolette in April this year.

But as we have never cruised...

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Hope your trip on the Bolette goes well, we weren't into eating at 8.30 in the main restaurant, so used the view restaurant and if you use that ,...
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27 Apr 2023, 20:21
Scenic Isles of Scotland

by Happydays » 03 Jul 2022, 14:05

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This is a shortish sum-up of our recent cruise

We had LFT before boarding once on board masks weren't required. Ports were Belfast, Rothsay,...

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Meg, I think her sister has moved into my house😂😂

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12 Jul 2022, 23:53
Travel Ready Service

by david63 » 20 Dec 2021, 12:47

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Just had an email from Fred promoting their Travel Ready Service We know things might feel a little changeable when it comes to travel at the moment,...

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Go on yer own then ... tight git 8-)

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Last post by Manoverboard
21 Dec 2021, 12:10
Balmoral sailings cancelled until early next year

by poole boy » 07 Oct 2021, 17:15

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Had email this morning from Fred Olsen saying our cruise on Balmoral 17th dec to 22nd dec to Amsterdam and Antwerp was cancelled owing to operational...

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I must just say thank you to Fred Olsen as they were in touch with me in 3 days and said they will repay my money for the cruise in 3 to 4 weeks...

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13 Oct 2021, 17:13
Wish us luck

by Happydays » 27 Apr 2021, 15:06

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We've booked a FO cruise in August from Rosyth for five nights! It's got two ports of call Lerwick and the Faroe Isles

The price includes Fred's...

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Oh dear, that as they say is a BooGar :(

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Last post by Manoverboard
06 May 2021, 15:42
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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Fred Olsen have just said they are stopping cruises until the end of June 2021

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04 Feb 2021, 13:00
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’.

The ships look Freddish...

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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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Last post by Happydays
16 Jul 2020, 16:12
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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Last post by Manoverboard
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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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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Last post by anniec
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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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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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

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