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Why Go?
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 Ninety percent of the cabins are outside
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Worldwide itineraries: Asia, Australia, Europe, South Pacific
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Editor's Picks: Best South America Cruises
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Foods that appeal to British tastes with international mix
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Lounges are spacious and comfortably furnished, perfect for reading
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Itineraries and Ports of Call: Europe - British Isles & Western • Europe - Western Mediterranean • Middle East & Africa • South America & Antarctica
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Black Watch Review
In its fourth decade of operation, this sleek, Finnish built mid-sized ship designed for long distance cruising spent most its "previous life" as the Royal Viking Star. In 1992 it was acquired by Norwegian Cruise Line and renamed the Westward, and in 1994 became the Star Odyssey and spent two years as a member of the now-defunct Royal Cruise Line. Acquired in 1996 by Norway-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, it was renamed the Black Watch after a Scottish Regiment and nowadays is best known for its innovative worldwide itineraries, outstanding service and affordable rates. Since the Black Watch carries primarily British passengers the U.K. influence is evident in everything from onboard activities and lectures to cuisine and currency (all charges are assessed in pounds). The ship inspires extreme loyalty among past passengers as on a typical cruise upwards of 50 percent may be repeaters.
The onboard atmosphere is reserved and low key with most passengers turning in either after dinner or after the evening show -- on most cruises you will encounter very few party animals burning the midnight oil.
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Fred. Olsen Ships: Balmoral • Black Watch • Boudicca • Braemar
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