Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that we have been required to change the itinerary of our ship Braemar, after five people on board tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has taken the decision to cancel the next cruise of its ship Braemar – ‘Islands of the Caribbean & the Azores’ (M2006) – after a small number of guests and crew who are currently on board tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus. Braemar is currently in the Caribbean on a 14-night ‘Western Caribbean & Central America’ cruise.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that earlier today, a small number of individuals on board Braemar's current ‘Western Caribbean & Central America’ itinerary was tested for COVID-19 coronavirus.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was proud to win the ‘PR Campaign of the Year’ award at the inaugural ‘TravMedia Awards 2020’ in London on the evening of 10th March 2020, for its historic 'D-Day 75 Voyage of Remembrance' with The Royal British Legion in June 2019, on board 'Boudicca'.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that Braemar has arrived in Willemstad, Curaçao, to allow for the testing of a small number of influenza-like cases on board.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that two guests who recently sailed aboard Braemar were diagnosed with COVID-19 Coronavirus after returning home. Both guests were aboard Braemar as part of the ‘Eastern Caribbean’ fly-cruise, and left the ship last week.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is excited to announce that, in 2021/22, its fleet of smaller, more intimately-sized ocean ships – 'Balmoral', 'Braemar', 'Boudicca' and 'Black Watch' – will be visiting no fewer than 224 destinations in 73 countries, on 93 different itineraries, with durations between three and 153 nights, including 88 different areas of scenic cruising.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new ‘Booking Reassurance Guarantee’ for guests who are concerned about their travel plans as a result of Coronavirus, allowing them to cancel their cruise with no penalty and change to another sailing in the same year, for all new bookings made by 5th May inclusive.
Guests who were aboard its ship 'Braemar', as part of the ‘Eastern Caribbean’ fly-cruise, arrived back in the UK yesterday, Monday 2nd March 2020. Guests from La Romana, Dominican Republic are now safely on board 'Braemar', and are due to arrive in Port Royal, Jamaica tomorrow, Wednesday 4th March 2020.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that guests who were aboard its ship 'Braemar', as part of the ‘Eastern Caribbean’ fly-cruise, are in the air to the UK today, Monday 2nd March 2020, on two chartered flights from St Maarten. Guests from La Romana, Dominican Republic are now safely on board Braemar, and the ship has set sail for Port Royal, Jamaica.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that guests who were aboard Braemar as part of the ‘Eastern Caribbean’ fly-cruise will return to the UK on two chartered flights from St Maarten tonight.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that 'Braemar' has been permitted to make an unscheduled turnaround call in Philipsburg, St Maarten tomorrow, Sunday 1st March 2020, to disembark existing guests and embark guests arriving by aircraft from La Romana, Dominican Republic.
At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.
Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.
And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.
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