It is interesting that ‘Black Prince’ still has such a hard core following and is as popular (more popular?) than ever. Of course she is totally outdated, but so are most of her passengers (No offence intended). I'm no longer a young man, but I've met Olsen regualrs that are twice my age!
BP regulars are the sort of folk that regards a 30,000 ton ship as too big.

I’ve not cruise on her, but I think Pam had a better experience with the food? I’ve certainly had pretty good food on her sisters, although hardly gourmet standard.

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Originally posted by gaz hants:
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The 'Black Watch' and 'Braemar' are more comfortable ships, in my opinion, and ARE well worth a try.

[ 11-22-2005: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]

Matts I gather you did not have a choice of cabin at that price? You ended up in the 'dressing room' Well 611 directly opposite was anyway, for the lady [a well known one too] who occupied the corner cabin next door, for a 2 week cruise my parents went on some years back, so has always been a standing joke here. She had hanging racks on wheels full of clothes. Best cabins are down on Marina Deck. Even our inside had enough storage space for well more than 2 weeks+

I assume 'Gladys' thought she was being humorous asking about keks as you were a lot younger and perhaps 'au naturelle'?

Why wasn't the CC registered in the terminal? Computers down? I can't remember now on BP, but certainly for BW they were. I have been on several cruises where it was just left up to individuals to register their cards whenever they wanted to during the cruise. At least there weren't 1800 of you all forced into one channel to register your cards once aboard, before being permitted to go to one's cabin, which happened to us not so long ago, because of terminal PC problems... it was horrendous.

Pam

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Originally posted by PamM:
I assume 'Gladys' thought she was being humorous...

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Well it made me laught!

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Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
Well it made me laught!

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I don't know why the cc wasn't registered because there was absolutely no queue or anything. That said they were operating exclusively on paper.

As for the cabin choice, it was small and the cheapest onboard probably for 2 reasons. Size and the fact that it had upper and lower bunks, I got the impression that many would not be able to climb up.....

In fact despite its size we were delighted because it was one of the original ferry cabins and we went to seek out the heritage of the vessel.

I wasn't joking with arthritis aerobics - 10am day 3. There was also 'water retention massage' available in the spa. The shop was selling Ralgex prominently (rather than Durex I've seen on some ships ).

A further point in Olsen's favour are the VERY cheap prices onboard. £4 for a photo, 50p non alcoholic drink, 1.50 G&T - you aren't ripped off here.

Fiar play to Olsen, they seem to be providing exactly what their pax want and presumably that is what inspires their loyalty. However I also know that I am not their target, from the activities side and also foood quality side.

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Just think, the cost was less than my 'worse' Duchess trip. I think I'd have preferred BP with an extra night and bad food, but then wouldn't have experienced the non-delights of filth in a cabin.

Matts' experiences seem to bear them out.

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Who was it that Cruised the Black Prince and QM2 within a few weeks of each other?

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Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:

Were joking about ''Arthritis aerobics'? Knowing the Olsen crowd, I doubt it.

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. . . . . . . Excuuuuuse me !!!!!

. . . . probably give you a run for your money sunshine !

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So, Matts, you've cruised on Norwegian Jewel and Black Prince in the same year; what a difference!

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. . . probably give you a run for your money sunshine !

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Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:

Mind you I did see some Olsen passengers run the length of the deck once. Cakes were being served.

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You certainly have point there Malcolm !

Mind you, there is a far, far more ferocious, intimidating and devillish area - strewn with blood and gore - where innocents crawl from that place as tortured beings, psychologically scarred for eternity . . . . . . . . .

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. . . .The Launderette . . . . . . arghhhh . . .