Balmoral, Fred. Olsen's largest vessel, was acquired in 2007. Photo courtesy of Fred. Olsen Cruises.
Fred. Olsen takes special pride in its fleet of midsized ships, all of which are large enough to offer the amenities you’d expect, but small enough to be personal and crowding never to be an issue.
At just over 28,000 GRT, Boudicca and Black Watch are near-sister ships that boast a generous amount of open space not found on most mega-liners. With their larger-than-average staterooms and bright, airy public rooms, these two vessels have become fast favorites.
Black Watch and her near-sister Boudicca are excellent examples of some of the classic, tastefully refurbished vessels in the Fred. Olsen fleet. Photo courtesy of Fred. Olsen Cruises.
Built in 1993, Braemar carries 929 passengers and was recently the recipient of a multi-million dollar makeover that saw the ship lengthened by 102 feet. In addition to new balcony staterooms and suites, Braemar also received a new forward-facing observation lounge, a new restaurant, a modified pool area including a dedicated kids pool, and a new Arts & Crafts room that will be utilized by the line’s Arts Club onboard programs.
Balmoral is Fred. Olsen’s newest acquisition. Formerly Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Crown, the ship received a substantial refit before entering service with the line as Balmoral. She had a new 99-foot long midsection inserted and 158 new staterooms were created, many of them balconies and enhanced suites. She emerged from the Blohm + Voss yard in Hamburg essentially brand-new and capable of carrying 1,350 passengers.