Black Prince, smaller of the two ships carrying just 450 passengers, operates year round from Dover and Southampton to the popular cruise destinations of Europe - the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords and North Cape, The Baltic and the Canary Islands. Cruises lasting between 8 nights and 18 nights are the norm. From time to time, Black Prince will set out on a more lengthy cruise - possibly across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and South America and back to the UK, and early in 2002 she will reposition to the Caribbean for a short series of cruises using the Cuban capital of Havana as her ‘turnaround’ port. The Black Prince has three restaurants; the Fleur de Lys and Royal Garter offering a formal style of eating, and the Balblom situated at the top of the ship offering an informal atmosphere in conservatory style surroundings. In addition, there is a variety of bars and lounges which, by day, are the setting for fun and games, lectures or demonstrations, and which by night provide the backdrop for the nightly Showtime entertainment, or a peaceful corner for a pre or post dinner drink. There’s an indoor fitness centre with heated pool and gym equipment, as well as an outdoor pool for when cruising in warm sunny climes. There’s even a water sports centre offering sailing and water-skiing. And of course there are facilities for the essential traditional deck sports like quoits, shuffleboard and giant chess! The 760 passenger Black Watch, with her stylish and elegant profile brings back an almost forgotten era of grand cruising. Broad, polished teak decks, generous promenades, bright and spacious public areas, all contribute to the Black Watch flair for creating an easygoing sense of well-being throughout the cruise. Variety and choice are the norm. Start with dining for instance. There’s the elegant Glentanar Restaurant or intimate Orchid Room for formal dining. Or the bright and airy Garden Cafe for an informal atmosphere. And if its eating in the open air that appeals, why not enjoy a snack at the Poolside Cafe or Marquee Pool Bar. The contrasting venues of the nautically themed Lido Lounge and popular Scottish Piper’s Bar provide a congenial setting to linger over a leisurely drink, or you can seek out a quiet corner in the Braemar Lounge or spectacular Observatory Lounge with its panoramic views. And with two pools, superb fitness centre, health and beauty salon, deck sports, casino, cabaret shows and dancing, classical music and bridge playing classes - there is more than enough entertainment and activities to fill days and nights on even the longest cruise! ASHORE Once in port, the excitement carries on. In every port of call there is a selection of shore tours to help passengers enjoy their time ashore or the option of just ‘doing your own thing’. FLY/CRUISESFred. Olsen understands that everyone who would like to cruise with us cannot always be on board for three or four weeks - or even longer. So, on these long cruises there is the option of taking only a part of it and flying between the UK and the ship.

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