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Paulo, I'm not sure which press release came first, mine or yours:
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the appointment of McNeece as interior design consultants for its newly acquired shipBraemar.
McNeece is no stranger to cruise ship design having worked previously for Fred. Olsen onits ship Black Watch, as well as many of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world, including the QE2, Oriana and Aurora, R Cruises new ships R One to R Eight, and The World of Residensea.
McNeece will be working closely with members of the Olsen family who take a great personal interest in the interior design of theirpassenger vessels. Whilst McNeece will be responsible for redesign of public areas and selection of furniture - and will coordinate the entire design programme - the Olsens willbe involved in selection of fabrics and colour schemes, as well as all the artwork and sculptures to be placed around the new vessel.
I shall report back and let CruiseTalk know what I find!
Malcolm
You must write a review for our 'review section', the Black Watch only has two - one good, one bad! See Menu left: 'Submit a Review'
Not so positive things: old people sleeping (and snorring) in public spaces. Dinner selections limited, British food (always the same vegetables; gelly puddings), high brochure prices, empty disco and empty ship after midnight.
The captain and cruisedirector were Arne Solberg and Michael Burke.
I think my English is too bad to write a complete review
Johan
quote:Originally posted by Johan C:Hello MalcolmA few answers to your questions:I did enjoy my cruise:Positive things: lots of public spaces, nice lunch and midnight buffets, friendly and familiar atmosphere, general condition of this 30 years old ship, no waiting lines, lots of free extra'sNot so positive things: old people sleeping (and snorring) in public spaces. Dinner selections limited, British food (always the same vegetables; gelly puddings), high brochure prices, empty disco and empty ship after midnight.The captain and cruisedirector were Arne Solberg and Michael Burke.I think my English is too bad to write a complete reviewJohan
There's nothing wrong with your English - wish my command of a language other than my native tongue was one quarter as good. I hardly get beyond every day saluations
Happy cruisin'
I found the Black Watch to be charming, as you said, with lots of public spaces. I enjoyed the food...but it is aimed at Brits. The entertainment was very good in my opinion too.
Yes, my cruise was full of very senior seniors - but many were great people. But they don't disco dance into the night do they!
[ 06-12-2001: Message edited by: Malcolm ]
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