Once we had got over our shock at the age profile of the clientele (first impression was that we had entered a floating retirement home) we were surprised how much fun we had. The all inclusive package for which we paid £6.99 a day each was excellent - Stella Artois and Boddingtons on draught, cans of Strongbow, Carlsberg Export and Heineken etc. etc. , house wines including sparkling, local ...
We went on this cruise because we were very attracted by the golf package. We enjoyed playing on 4 different course with the group of 18 golfers. The professional golfer was very pleasant, but several ladies agreed that he should not have just gone off and played with low handicap men, but spent some time with each group.
Suite 7031 was excellent, huge suite and balcony. We had canapes each ...
We arrived at the airport very exited and then wondered what we had done. The age of the waiting passengers appeared much older than us. But our fears were unfounded there was a mixed age range on the ship from a few young children through a couple of teenagers all the way up to the very elderly. The flights were dreadful it ended up with a 3 hour delay and a very cramped and uncomfortable seat ...
The Braemar is one of three ships operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. She entered service in 1992 she has sailed under various names such as Norwegian Dynasty, Crown Majesty, Cunard Dynasty and Crown Dynasty before transferring to Fred Olsen in 2001 after a major re-fit. The ship is 163.81m in length and has a width of 163.81m. The maximum speed of the vessel is 21.0 knots. The ship is kept in an ...