Make Over For Fred Olsen Fleet

Three of Fred Olsen Ships Braemar, Black Watch, Balmoral are all due to enter dry dock in Hamburg between November and December in preparation for the forthcoming 2015/16 programme. This is the first time that so many of Fred’s ships have under taken a makeover within short distance of each other.

I think this is great news for Fred’s as am sure guests would agree some of the areas on these cabins are becoming a little dated and in need of a makeover and with some many new ships been launched I think they need to keep up with the current market.

Braemar is already in dry dock as we speak and Black Watch was done at the beginning of Nov and Balmoral will arrive on the 9^th Dec.

During the dry dock, Black Watch will also see 27 cabins on Lido Deck 7 fitted with balcony terraces. These new Balcony Terrace cabins will extend out 1.2 metres from the ship’s bulkhead, and will provide guests with an increased choice of cost-effective balcony cabins with access to the outside.

During their dry docks, Balmoral and Braemar will also follow on from Boudicca and Black Watch by having Fred. Olsen’s popular ‘Café Venus’ installed on board, serving high-quality coffee and luxury chocolates. The new Café will be created on Balmoral on Lounge Deck 7, by reconfiguring the Library area, to create a more open, sociable public space.

I look forward to seeing the pictures and the new look.