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Fred. Olsen - Black Prince Cruise Ship
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Intro
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Specifications
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Cabins
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Dining
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Bars
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Entertainment & Facilities
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Dress Code
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Tipping
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Guest with Special Needs
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Smoking Policy
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Currency
- Black Prince Cruise Ship - Electrical Appliances
Black Prince is an intimate ship with just 241 cabins
and tipping the scales at just 11,209 tonnes. Black Prince fits
snugly into the smaller ports of call and her size makes her an easy
ship to get around and helps to create a friendly atmosphere where
her excellent crew find it easy to focus on your every need.
On board you’ll find good taste prevails throughout with smart
tasteful décor from stem to stern! Black Prince is a small ship,
that boasts a full complement of fine facilities including an indoor
pool, a sauna, gym and massage area as well as the expected complement
of bars, lounges, restaurants and shops.
- Built: 1966
- Refitted: 2004
- Tonnage: 11,209 grt
- Length: 143.45 m
- Beam: 20.25 m
- Speed: 18.5 knots
- Decks: 6
- Complement: 451Passengers, 210 Crew
- Registry: The Bahamas
Inside Lower Deck Cabin
Marina Deck (J) - Cabin with Pullman/fixed bed or sofa bed, hairdryer and television, shower,. Approximately 100 sq ft.
Inside Upper Deck Cabin
Marina, Main or Lido Decks (H/I) - Cabin with Pullman/fixed bed or sofa bed, hairdryer and television, bathroom with shower. Approximately 80 – 120 sq. ft.
Outside Lower Deck Cabin
Main Deck (F) - Cabin with Pullman/fixed bed or sofa bed, hairdryer and television, bathroom with shower. Approximately 100 sq. ft.
Outside Upper Deck Cabin
Main, Lido or Marina Decks (C/D/E) - Cabin with window, pullman/fixed bed or sofa bed, hairdryer and television, bathroom with shower. Approximately 110 – 130 sq. ft.
Large Outside Cabin
Marina or Main Decks (A/B) - Cabin with fixed beds (some may have additional upper beds), fridge, hairdryer and television. Approximately 170 –225 sq. ft.
It’s not just the food that’s varied aboard Black Prince, your dining options are too. There’s the informal conservatory-style Balblom Restaurant (perfect for lunch), or the elegant evening settings of the main Fleur de Lys or Royal Garter Restaurants. Evening meals especially are wonderful occasions and you’ll find that Black Prince’s chefs take great pride in creating expansive and delicious menus that reflect your ports of call.
Naturally the service is excellent and unobtrusive while a carefully chosen wine list will help to enhance your dining pleasure.
There are two sittings in the main restaurants in the evening at 6.30 and 8.30 pm. You will find at Restaurant Seating Card in your cabin on arrival, advising you of your table number and dining time for the cruise.
A complimentary cabin service menu operates on board between 10 am and 10pm every day (except during embarkation and disembarkation times), offering light snacks. Drinks are available 24 hours a day.
Evenings onboard are always something to savour. Aside from the many and varied entertainment options why not rekindle the art of conversation in the comfortable bars and lounges? You’ll find a real camaraderie onboard and many a firm friendship will be forged in the relaxing ambience.
Moods vary from lounge to lounge and bar to bar, the Neptune Lounge is usually lively and all the bars are open late for the 'night owls' among you. As well as the shows and cabaret and the various bands, you might also enjoy a flutter in the casino before the night is out.
Black Prince is perfect for those of you who like to keep young and beautiful with her impressive health, fitness and beauty centre that comes complete with its own indoor pool. You’ll also find a pool on Lido Deck plus Jacuzzis too.
Facility locations:
- Restaurants - Marquee and Lounge Decks
- Indoor Leisure Centre - Sauna Deck
- Marina Outdoor Leisure Centre - Marina Deck
- Pools - 1 indoor and 1 outdoor - Lido and Sauna Decks
- Bars & Lounges - Lido and Lounge Decks
- Hairdressing & Beauty Salon - Sauna Deck
- Neptune Lounge - Lounge Deck
- Library - Lido Deck
- Shops - Lounge Deck
- Casino - Lounge Deck
- Fitness Centre - Sauna Deck
- Medical Centre - Main Deck
Casual and comfortable during the day. Evenings range from smart casual (shirt & trousers) to semi formal (jacket & tie for gentlemen and casual elegance for ladies). Formal evenings require a suit or dinner jacket for men and a cocktail dress for ladies. Daytime attire is much more casual though please be aware that swimsuits don’t generally pass muster in the restaurants!
Gratuities are not included in the cost of the holiday and are left at your discretion. For guidance, we recommend £2 per passenger per day for cabin stewardesses and restaurant waiters.
2 wheelchair accessible cabins, 2 lifts
Smoking is permitted in selected areas throughout the ships, smoking is not allowed in the restaurants or specifically designated areas on board. When the ships are in UK ports, smoking is only permitted on deck.
Sterling is the currency used on board. The reception desk on board holds a stock of currency for each port of call.
Ship's current is 230 volt with a 2-pin Continental plug required.
