Braemar Review

Wonderful time on the charming Braemar.

Review for Canary Islands Cruise on Braemar
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sammysgranny
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Nov 2013

I've sailed with Fred Olsen a number of times before (as well as with other more glitzy cruise lines) but this was my first time on Braemar and it's now my favourite ship of the Olsen fleet. The gloom of a UK autumn had prompted me to book what a very reasonably priced getaway at the end of November and spending my 65th birthday on the cruise was an added bonus.

Although the weather wasn't quite what you can normally expect of the Canaries, I had a really wonderful time and unlike one of the other reviewers I thought it very refreshing to visit some of the lesser known island like El Hierro which IMO has a lot to offer - especially if you hire a car for the day as I did and actually get to see the dramatic scenery on offer.

Fred's food is always good and quite hot, unlike some other cruise lines I could mention but I do agree with another reviewer that the opening times of the Palms buffet, especially for afternoon tea are too short. On a sea day, I had the choice of having afternoon tea or doing the quiz (because of clashing timings) whereas I'd really liked to have done both.

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Cabin 7058 is a superior single balcony cabin which I only spent one night in. I booked late and knew that it had a partly obstructed view (no problem with that) but I thought it was a bit small and slightly dingy and the bed was positioned so that I kept hitting my head against the bedside light.Cabin 7031 is huge and very well furnished with a proper sofa and 2 armchairs. It has a massive balcony with 2 sun loungers as well as table and chairs. I was delighted with it and have already booked it again.

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