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Why Go?
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 Dressing up for long dinners is an evening event
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Pathfinding vessel plies waters of Europe, South America, Caribbean
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Suited to lovers of old-style, British cruising
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Perfect for more mature cruisers; average age in the 60's
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Very affordable onboard selection of beer and wine
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Itineraries and Ports of Call: Caribbean - Eastern • Caribbean - Southern • Middle East & Africa • South America & Antarctica
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Boudicca Review
This is a ship with an illustrious lineage. Boudicca began life as the Royal Viking Sky, one of the legendary "white ships" owned by Royal Viking Line. That late, lamented cruise line was, in its day, the epitome of elegant and luxurious cruising.
After a varied career operating for Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Star Cruises (among others), Boudicca has found an appropriate berth with Fred. Olsen Cruises, which already operates her sister ship, the former Royal Viking Star, as the popular Black Watch.
Boudicca was "stretched" in the early 80's with the addition of a 91 ft. mid-section, and while the ship retains a classic profile, it has gained a considerable amount of open-air sunbathing space on the top deck. More recently -- 2006 in fact -- Boudicca was to fit the understated, old world charm profile of the Fred. Olsen fleet. Decked out -- as an aging grande dame should be -- in good quality, discreetly stylish fabrics, the ship is well proportioned and devoid of cheap flashiness and surface glitz.
Ultimately, Boudicca, which like other Fred. Olsen ships is becoming known for its classically British feel -- and has to some extent taken over the "Britain at Sea" mantle from the increasingly internationalized, now American-owned P&O Cruises -- is a treat for travelers who enjoy small, classic ships in a proper and cozy British setting.
Editor's Note: Being British in orient, the ship uses the Great Britain pound. The conversion is roughly $1.90 U.S. to 1 GBP.
Read Complete Boudicca Review
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Fred. Olsen Ships: Balmoral • Black Watch • Boudicca • Braemar
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