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Braemar, the latest addition to Fred. Olsen's delightful duo
is no young pretender, she is a thoroughbred; a perfect addition to her
perennially popular sisters.
She entered service just eight years ago to
international acclaim. Many British cruise passengers will remember her
as the Crown Dynasty. Indeed after construction was completed at the
Spanish shipyard of Union Navale de Levante, she visited Liverpool
before setting off for New York, where she was christened by Betty Ford.
With a displacement of just 19,089 tons, Braemar
is slightly smaller than her sister Black Watch, yet almost twice the
size of Black Prince. By choosing this latest addition, we are
continuing the philosophy of offering our passengers the experience of
an English country hotel at sea, rather than stay in an anonymous
American-oriented hotel chain.
A ship for the 21st Century
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The
Facilities |
Thistle
Restaurant
Surrounded by ocean views on three sides, this chic
salon is enhanced by cream and beige striped wall coverings, accentuated
by a shimmering gold overlay, toning with sycamore veneer panelling. The
380 mocha-coloured chairs blend impercebtibly with the specially
commissioned carpet - highlighted by a thistle flourish. A diffused
opalescence from stylish cone-shaped wall-lights envelopes the tables of
2,4, 6, 8 and 10. The raised central section is separated from the
surrounding tables by an opaque glass balustrade proudly emblazoned with
an etched thistle motif. |
Palms
Café
Plucked from the pages of a Somerset Maugham novel, the
tropical-style mood of this room is captured by a profusion of Kentia
palms and the wood-grained surround of the large oval buffet. The
pale-blue and aqua plaid curtains set off two specially-commissioned
murals, while the wood and terracotta-tiled floor accentuates elegantly
carved Italian chairs. With panoramic views, this al fresco room brings a
refreshing ambience to breakfast and lunch. |
Coral
Club
This sophisticated lounge, seating 170 guests, is the
venue for port lectures, classical music performances and occasional
dancing. The design of the tub chairs and banquettes in indigo blue,
enhanced by a sheen finish, is contrasted by the specially-commissioned
coral carpet with shell design. The dancefloor mirrors the carpet with a
contrasting inlay of blonde woods. |
Braemar
Room
Spanning the entire width of the ship this elegant
venue for morning coffee and afternoon tea exudes a homely feel, enhanced
by its navy and racing green tartan carpet with resplendent gold motifs.
Midnight-blue and gold chairs along with contrasting sofas in gold and
bronze enrich the aura of tranquillity while the cleverly-designed bar
with conical green leather stools is as congenial as it is stylish. |
Neptune
Lounge
All around, a spectrum of vibrant and subtle yellows is
enriched by pastel terracottas. The shimmering stage backdrop illuminates
the oval dance floor and spectacular cabaret, while the honey-gold walls
create a contemporary pastiche. Restrained yellow-tinted rope-and-trellis
patterned carpets blend with brandy-toned tinges in this elegant room. |
Skylark
Club
Braemar’s late-night spot, with its Italian-designed
tub chairs and comfy banquettes, is as intimate as any at sea. Detailed in
deep ocean blues and bold orange hues, this room is dominated by an
attractive bar crafted from dark blue stone. Glass doors lead onto a
sculptured terrace for dancing under the stars, while optional partitions
ensure privacy for small cocktail parties. |
Library
Adjacent to the four-deck atrium with its trompe l’oeil
panels, the Library on Bridge Deck overflows in rich tones of reds and
russets. This restrained room surrounded by glass-fronted bookcases, has
mahogany tables and chairs as well as a small sofa.
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Fitness
Centre
For the more energetic there's a fully equipped fitness
centre with weights, rowing machines, treadmills, stepping machines and
cycling machines and a large dance studio with a fully trained aerobics
and fitness instructor. To wind down afterwards the fitness centre also
includes sauna and solarium.
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Swimming
Pool
Whether relaxing on a poolside lounger, having an
invigorating jacuzzi, an energetic swim or just splashing about in the
water, the swimming pool is sure to be a major attraction.
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Boutique
and Shops
From stylish fashion and famous name perfumes to those
everyday essentials and gifts you're sure to want to keep; the shops on
board offer a wide range of products.
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Internet
Centre
Braemar has her very own Internet Centre allowing
access to the World Wide Web for her passengers. Access to the Internet is
chargeable with the purchase of a "smart card" from Reception. The smart
card is charged with a period of time, usually 30 minutes, and it is
inserted into a card reader on the computer which then allows access to
the Internet. If you have an Internet based email account these can easily
be accessed from the ship. If you do not have one currently then they can
be set up before you cruise. We recommend
Yahoo
Mail, which is very simple to set up. Full instructions on how to set
up email accounts are on board and the ship has also been running
"Internet Master Classes" for passengers. |
| Casino
Why not see if lady luck is smiling on you with a quiet
game of Blackjack or Roulette in our casino. |
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SUPERIOR SUITE - Bridge
Deck Approx. 300 sq. ft.Bedroom with balcony, bathroom with shower,
hairdryer, television, hi-fi, VCR, refrigerator and safe.
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BALCONY SUITE - Bridge Deck Approx. 220 sq. ft.Bedroom with
balcony, bathroom with hower, hairdryer, television, hi-fi, VCR,
refrigerator and safe.
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DELUXE SUITE - Bridge
Deck Approx. 220 sq. ft.
Bedroom with balcony, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, television, hi-fi,
VCR, refrigerator and safe.

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SUPERIOR TWIN OUTSIDE - Bridge Deck and
Lido Deck Approx. 150 sq. ft on Bridge Deck and 190 sq. ft on Lido
Deck.
Bedroom with picture window, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, television
and safe.
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SUPERIOR TWIN OUTSIDE - Bridge Deck and
Lido Deck Approx. 140 sq. ft.
Bedroom with picture window, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, television
and safe  |
TWIN OUTSIDE - Lido Deck and Main Deck
Approx. 150 sq. ft. on Lido Deck and 140 sq. ft on Main Deck.
Bedroom with picture window, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, television
and safe. |
TWIN INSIDE - Bridge Deck, Lido Deck and
Main Deck Approx. 130 sq. ft.
Bedroom, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, television and safe.
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SINGLE OUTSIDE - Main Deck Approx.
140 sq. ft. Bedroom with picture window, bathroom with shower, hairdryer,
television and safe.
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