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Black Watch Cruises

Black Watch joined the Fred Olsen Cruises fleet in 1996 and as with her sister ship Boudicca, has a high guest to space ratio with a wide choice of larger than usual cabins and suites, many of which are outside. Refitted in 2005, Black Watch is ideally suited for longer voyages and offers a seemless blend of traditional sophistication and modern onboard amenities. From summer 2009 and 2010 Black Watch will be based out of Southampton sailing on itineraries to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands and the Caribbean plus and epic World cruise and voyage to South America.

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Facts & Figures

Black watch has a guest capacity of 804, a length of 675ft and a gross tonnage of 28,613. Her maiden voyage was the 26th June 1972 and she cruises to a speed of 22knots/25mph.

Did you know…Black Watch was originally called Royal Viking Star?

Not to be missed…Whilst on board on you must visit "Piper’s Bar" which has a homely Scottish influence and you can enjoy a whiskey or cocktail in a friendly atmosphere

Dining

The main dining area is "Glentanar Restaurant" where you can choose from a selection of the finest gourmet foods. "The Orchid Room" is an oriental themed restaurant, with a buffet style eatery, "Braemar Garden Café" is open for lunchtime snacks and "Marquee Pool Bar" serves fast food such as, chips, burgers and salad. There are plenty of bars and lounges available aboard Black Watch with a friendly and peaceful atmosphere. You can choose from "Braemar Lounge", "Lido Lounge", "Neptune Lounge’, Pipers Bar" or "The Observatory".

Leisure

Black Watch has lots of leisure activities to keep you busy all day long. You can play a spot of golf, jog around the promenade, take advantage of the fitness centre with classes such as; Yoga and Pilates, send your family and friends an e-postcard in the Internet Café, take a dip in the Swimming Pool or soak up the sun on the loungers, shop till you drop with jewellery, clothes and perfume on offer, give yourself some quiet time to read a book in the Library or observe the spectacular art in the Art Gallery.

Entertainment

There are plenty of bars and lounges aboard Black Watch with a variety of shows and entertainment acts. "Neptune Lounge" features live shows and cabaret acts, "Braemar Lounge" boasts an elegant atmosphere where you can pre-order your dinner and relax amongst friends. "Observatory Lounge" is where you can have a pre-dinner drinks and awe at the extraordinary ocean views, "Lido Lounge" offers cocktails and dancing to the on-board band, or if you fancy your hand with lady luck, then try the "Casino" for Blackjack, Roulette and Poker. Black Watch also has an on-board cinema called "Marina Theatre" with daily showings of everyone’s favourite films.

Relaxation

What better way than to spend your day pampering yourself to a selection of treatments in the spa. You can choose from a selection of treatments including; massage, facials, body wraps, all with the magnificent view of the ocean ahead. There is also a hair-dresser on-board for you to get a new style or even just a trim, but it is best to book early as it is a really popular facility.

Family

Children are welcome on-board Black Watch and she does offer children’s activities during the summer, but Black Watch is for the more mature traveller so it would be unusual for children to be on-board.

Medical & Accessibility

There is a medical centre on-board fully stocked with everything that you may need in case of an emergency and there is always a doctor and nurse on call 24 hours Black Watch has a number of staterooms designed to accommodate for wheelchair users.

Dining

Glentanar Restaurant (Deck 6)
The Orchid Room (Deck 6)
The Garden Café (Deck 6)
Poolside Café (Deck 6)

Recreation

Lounge Deck main pool, two exercise pools and a jacuzzi (Deck 6)
Marquee Pool and two jacuzzis (Deck 9)
Fitness Centre and saunas (Decks 10)
Golf Nets (Deck 10)

Relaxation

Beauty Salon (Deck 4)

Entertainment

Marina Theatre (Deck 3)
Neptune Lounge (Deck 6)
Games Room (Deck 6)
Dalreoch Card Room (Deck 7)
Gaming Tables (Deck 7)

Bars & Lounges

The Braemar Room and Bar (Deck 6)
Pipers Bar (Deck 6)
Pool Bar (Deck 6)
Lido Lounge & Bar (Deck 7)
Marquee Pool Bar (Deck 9)
Observatory Lounge (Deck 89)

Other

Photo Gallery (Deck 5)
Boutique Shops (Deck 5)
Explorers Library (Deck 7)
Internet Room (Deck 7)

Ship Facts

Maiden Voyage: 26 June 1972 (as Royal Viking Star)
Gross Tonnage: 28,613
Passengers: 868
Passenger Decks: 8
Length: xxxxft (205.47m)
Max Beam (width): xxxft (25.2m)
Draft: xxft (7.3m)
Cruising Speed: 22 knots (xxkm/h)

A	Superior Outside Cabin
B	Superior Outside Cabin
BC	Balcony Cabin
BS	Balcony Suite
C	Superior Outside Cabin
D	Outside Cabin
DS	Deluxe Suite
F	Outside Cabin
G	Outside Cabin
H	Inside Cabin
I	Inside Cabin
J	Superior Single Balcony Cabin
JS	Junior Suite
K	Single Balcony Cabin
L	Single Outside Cabin
MO	Single Outside Cabin
MS	Marquee Suite
N	Single Inside Cabin
PS	Premier Suite
SS	Superior Suite

Superior Outside Cabin

Category code(s): A

Picture window, bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer, television.

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