Misconceptions about Fred Olsen Solved!

 There are many misconceptions about Fred Olsen. When I talk with potential new clients thinking about going on a Fred Olsen ship they always ask 'I’ve heard Fred Olsen is just for old people'. Well on behalf of Fred (we are good friends) let me set the record straight. YES, Fred Olsen ships are smaller, YES the elderly also like to cruise, and YES there are formal nights onboard. There are not any roller rinks, golf courses or extreme sports, so anyone who likes to surf on a cruise ship may be disappointed. But the question I ask is do you actually need these facilities to enjoy yourself? My answer would be no......
At the risk of sounding like an old man (I’m 26), do you want drunken revellers, falling out of night clubs, causing havoc onboard like on other un-named ships, or do you want to have a good drink, in a well stocked bar with live Music? Yes? Well that is exactly what I found with on the Black watch in December 08.
  The point I am trying to make is that Fred Olsen attracts a different market, to say some of the mass market cruise lines. A cruise is what you make it and with its decent facilities, good staff and excellent food onboard I would recommend Fred Olsen to most people. My advice would be, don’t knock it until you have tried it. When I first saw the BW, I thought the ship looked small, and I honestly had the same misconceptions as mentioned above, but within two days i was turned around. The only thing I will say, is that for families with children, the 3rd and 4th berth cabins do come cheap, but the children’s facilities and clubs are not as good as some of the others. If your kids, do not like to go into the children’s clubs and like to stay by your side, Then why not try Fred Olsen? Any questions let me know.