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Braemar Transformed

Braemar arrived at the Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH shipyard in Hamburg on 13th May for work to begin on inserting a new mid section into the vessel.

The operation to cut the vessel in half was completed on 17th May. The new section was then moved into place and the forward section of the ship connected with the new part.

The 31.2 metre section has created additional accommodation allowing us to increase the total passenger capacity from 727 to 968. Much of this accommodation will also include balconies, bringing the total number of cabins and suites with this facility to 70 (including the Owner’s Suite).

The greatest addition to passenger facilities can be seen on Marquee Deck (Deck 8). Braemar now boasts a brand new Observatory Lounge, with magnificent viewing facilities, in common with her sister ships Balmoral, Boudicca and Black Watch. There is also a new dining facility, the Grampian Restaurant, and a completely transformed pool area, with two swimming pools, a dedicated children’s pool and pool bar to enhance life on deck.

Another new enhancement is the Morning Light Pub next to the Neptune Lounge on Lounge Deck (Deck 5). The first Morning Light Pub is on Balmoral and is a popular place to relax with a drink and enjoy live evening entertainment. Morning Light was the name of the largest fully rigged vessel owned by the Olsen family in the 19th century.

On Bridge Deck (Deck 7) there is a new Arts and Crafts Room, a peaceful haven which will be used for talks, lectures and tuition as part of Fred. Olsen's ArtsClub programme of special interests – this is aft, close to the Skylark Lounge.

Some of the existing facilities have a new location – the Hair and Beauty Salon and Fitness Centre have moved to Atlantic Deck (Deck 3), midships, and the Internet Room is now on Lounge Deck (Deck 5) along with the Card Room and Library. Nothing has been lost in the transformation, however, and many wonderful new spaces have been created. The ship may now carry more passengers, but the additional public space will ensure they never feel crowded and the increased number of balcony cabins and suites answers an ever-growing demand for this kind of high quality accommodation.

Marketing director Nigel Lingard said: “By lengthening and enhancing Braemar we have created space to carry more passengers on one of our most popular ships, but have retained that ‘small ship’ friendly feeling. I am confident that our regular customers will be delighted with the improvements we have made and we also look forward to welcoming many new faces aboardBraemar in the coming months.“

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Line operates in the UK with four intimately sized ships for a more personal cruising experience.

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Ellis Orchard

Ellis Orchard

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Georgina May

Georgina May

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Lauren Gardner

Lauren Gardner

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines we are very proud of our smaller ships – Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral - and the imaginative and unusual itineraries they allow us to offer. Every cruise is hand-crafted from scratch by our team of in-house Journey Planners to make sure you are not only visiting the best destinations, but at the best time to experience them.

For us, it’s not just about where we go but how we take you there. We put as much time into planning scenic cruising as we do in choosing the destinations themselves. On board, our Signature Experiences showcase the history, culture, nature and flavours of the destinations you’ll visit – from Treats of the Region, where you can enjoy local delicacies, to our Sky at Sea star-gazing sessions where you can relax with a hot toddy out on deck while our astronomer talks you through the night sky.

Plus, with each ship carrying 1,300 guests or less, our ships are small enough for us to offer a warm, friendly and personal service where nothing is ever too much trouble, as we visit a host of exciting ports in every corner of the globe.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom

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