Relaxed, personal, stylish and highly individual…
Fred. Olsen ships are the perfect size for cruising, not a floating city, but a village that has everything you need to make your holiday
unforgettable. Whatever your choice, you will enjoy cruising on a ship that’s stylish and comfortable – small enough for you to feel
completely relaxed, yet with everything needed for your complete comfort and enjoyment.
Black Watch is sleek, intimate and harks back to the days when cruise ships were
revered for their style and charm. The ultimate home-from-home at sea; Black Watch
is spacious with a friendly and familiar feel, and provides guests with a traditional
cruise experience rather than gimmicks such as climbing walls and on board
bumper cars. This is further enhanced by the ship’s attentive staff who strive to
offer Fred. Olsen’s renowned personal service and remember the important things,
such as your name, your favourite tipple and how you like your breakfast. Having
undergone a thorough refurbishment in late 2016, Black Watch features a selection
of stylish suites and rooms, restaurants and spacious public rooms that provide up
to 804 guests with everything needed for a comfortable, enjoyable and stress-free
holiday, while retaining the elegant style of a traditional cruise ship. Black Watch
has five dining venues, including the Glentanar Restaurant, the oriental-inspired
Orchid Room and the new The Poolside; welcoming bars and lounges offering an
extravanganza of music, dance, comedy and selection of drinks including premium
gin; inviting open deck spaces; and a teak-lined promenade. What’s more, smart TVs,
mini-bars and an upgraded 4K, 3D cinema, mean Black Watch is better equipped for
future adventures than ever before.
A timeless style flows throughout Braemar’s interiors. Large windows bathe the ship’s
public areas in natural light and provide spectacular views, and the polished wooden
fixtures, decadent fabrics and elegant décor assume the feel of a traditional country
house hotel. One of the focal points on Braemar is the beautifully painted, five-deck-
high Atrium area, while the cascading outside decks at the stern enhance the ship’s
elegant profile and offer stunning vistas no matter which outside deck you’re on.
Capable of comfortably accomodating up to 929 passengers, Braemar has an
uncrowded, intimate feel, with friendly staff providing a fantastic level of personal,
attentive service and catering to your every need. On board, guests can enjoy an
unforgettable cruise holiday in the comfort and ample space of recently refreshed
rooms and suites, and updated restaurants, bars and lounges offering sumptuous
cuisine, a wide range of beers, wines and spirits, and fantastic daily entertainment from
talented performers. What’s more, as Braemar is the shortest of the four ocean-going
ships in the Fred. Olsen fleet, it is perfect for cruising rivers and bringing you closer to
the heart and highlights of towns and cities across Europe and beyond.
Balmoral is the largest of their ocean-going cruise ships, yet is still small enough to
navigate size-restricted waterways such as the Kiel Canal, providing fantastic scenic
cruising opportunities, and retains the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere that
the Fred. Olsen fleet is renowned for. Balmoral is named after the Scottish residence
of the British Royal Family, and the Scottish theme runs throughout the main dining
venues – the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey – where guests can enjoy tantalising
menus prepared by our expert chefs.
Named after the British warrior Queen, Boudicca has built up a loyal following of
guests who appreciate a sense of class and timeless elegance not seen or
experienced on modern ‘megaships’. On board, in keeping with the Fred. Olsen fleet,
the emphasis is on providing an intimate and more traditional cruise experience,
ensuring guests disembark after their relaxing and rewarding holiday as friends, not
just customers. Up to 880 guests can cruise aboard Boudicca, which, thanks to an
extensive refurbishment of the ship’s suites, bedrooms, restaurants, lounges and
facilities, will continue to show you the world in comfort and style for many years to
come. As you explore the globe you can indulge yourself with delicious dinners in
the Four Seasons, Tintagel or the Heligan Room restaurants; take a dip in one of the
three heated pools; watch a show in the Neptune Lounge; simply relax on the Sun
Deck; enjoy al fresco dining at The Grill; and much more, without ever feeling
overcrowded. Cruising alongside hundreds, not thousands of like-minded travellers
also ensures that staff on board Boudicca can provide Fred. Olsen’s renowned
personal, attentive service, catering to your every want and need.
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