www.fredolsencruises.co.uk
 

Fred. Olsen is a family operated company with a Norwegian heritage going back a over 150 years.

On board you will discover a British atmosphere and a high standard of accommodation with a friendly 'home from home' feel.

 Fred. Olsen ships are of a small to medium size by today's standards and appeal to passengers who don't like the idea of flying as they offer round trip cruises to a growing number of UK ports including Dover, Southampton, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leith.

Cruising aboard a Fred. Olsen cruise, you will find that you are treated as individual rather than a cabin number. The crew will often remember your name and drink preference and this helps to attract a high level of repeat business which they are well known for. 

A good range of facilities are available onboard including swimming pool, hot tubs, gym, most ships with golf nets, health and beauty salons, library plus a range of optional activity/themed packages available on certain cruise itinerary's - ArtsClub, a Flagship Golf & Civilisations programme. (extra charges apply and must be pre-booked).

Itineraries include the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Baltic's, Far East, South America and Round the World plus many others.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2008 Dover Fleet:

    
42008 Balmoral Cruises

Ship Stats
Built	1988 Refurbished 2008
Tonnage/Size	43,000 - Medium
Total Passengers	1340
Total Crew	471
Space Ratio	32.00
Fellow Passengers?	Mainly British with some Americans in her first cruise season.
What Can I Expect?	Balmoral is slightly larger than the other Fred. Olsen ships, but is still compact enough to offer an intimate, homely atmosphere.  The décor and design of Balmoral reflects a British atmosphere with stylish restaurants, and well appointed public areas.  Evenings on board tend to lean towards semi formal / formal (Gala Diner) with the occasional themed nights.
Tipping:	Discretional, but as a guide budget at £4 per person per day.
Smoking Policy:	All cabins are non-smoking. Smoking area(s) are available around the ship.

42008 Balmoral Cruises

42008 Black Watch Cruises

Ship Stats
Built	1972 Refurbished 2005
Tonnage/Size	28492 - Medium
Total Passengers	1308 (Double Capacity)
Total Crew	310
Space Ratio	37.44
Fellow Passengers?	Mainly British, often repeat customers; 45+ age
What Can I Expect?	Catering to a British market, good onboard facilities, food and entertainment.  Very popular ship with a club like atmosphere.

42008 Black Watch Cruises

42008 Braemar Cruises

Ship Stats
Built	1993
Tonnage/Size	19089 - Medium
Total Passengers	725
Total Crew	320
Space Ratio	26.18
Fellow Passengers?	Mainly British, often repeat customers; 45+ age
What Can I Expect?	Catering to a British market, good onboard facilities, food and entertainment.  Very popular ship with a light and modern design.

42008 Braemar Cruises