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Fred Olsen Cruises Black Prince Cruise Ship
The motto of Edward, Prince of Wales, was "Ich Diene" - I Serve. Those passengers who have had the opportunity to sample the friendly service on board Black Prince would agree that it is still true today.
Additional space was created inside the stern and transformed into a superb indoor fitness centre with a heated pool, a large area for table tennis, badminton court and an area suitable for childrens entertainment in the peak family season in the summer.
Public Areas
Black Prince is cosy and lends herself well to provide an endearing and relaxing atmosphere. All the crew are friendly and smiling, as are the passengers!
The Card Room is well utilised. There is a Library, no internet access. The Reception area is smart, with friendly staff, and a stairwell adorned with large portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
There is a lovely model of Black Prince outside the Fleur De Lys restaurant, much admired. A well stocked boutique.
There is a nightly show in the Neptune Lounge around 10pm, with plenty of seating for all. It doesn't contain a stage as such, but a dance floor with the orchestra behind and staircases on either side curving up to the Lido Lounge 'Gallery'. The Show, or whatever is going on, is filmed and shown in the cabins as well on two large screens on either side of the Lido Lounge. Port Talks, Early Cabaret and Comedy take place prior to the show. Always something going on; line dancing or just the orchestra playing.
There is a Beauty Salon, a well equipped Fitness centre, a Solarium and a Sauna in the Indoor Leisure Centre - really something for a ship of it size. The indoor swimming pool is a good size. There are loungers on the carpet surround as well as a table tennis table!
The Outdoor Marina has a speedboat for water skiing, sailing dinghies, inflatables, sailboards and 'Sunfish' type sailing boats, all of which are used from two pontoons from the stern and port side. There is Snorkelling too. There's also a badminton court which doubles for playing darts and golf putting.
There is an outdoor pool with 2 Jacuzzis.
Dining
There are two main dining rooms, Royal Garter & Fleur De Lys. They each have 2 sittings in the evening at 6.30pm and 8.30pm with the same menu. They are both small, intimate and lovely with sea views to port and open 'windows' to the starboard 'walkway' where the shop/card room/photo gallery are located.
All meals are a la carte for dinner. You are allocated a specific table for dinner, but open seating in either restaurant for breakfast and lunch when you can have the buffet, eat off the menu, or a mixture of both.
There is plenty of choice on the menu, appetizers, soups, salads, main courses [about 5 and a couple of vegetarian], tasty desserts, fruit, cheese and biscuits, and an extensive reasonably priced wine list. Lots of fish dishes, always something for those with a spicy inclination and something for the British palate. Items suitable for diabetics are marked. The food is generally fantastic, in variety, taste and presentation. Only light snacks are available through cabin service, soup, sandwiches, salads and omelettes.
The Balblom Restaurant is conservatory style and used for eating Al Fresco in warmer climes. There is a Late Night Buffet each evening in the Royal Garter.
Biscuits mid-morning and cakes mid-afternoon are served with tea and coffee in the Lido Lounge, with after dinner coffee in the Neptune Lounge for those at first seating.
Entertainment
The shows are great. There is a singer, couple of comedians, along with the Black Prince Orchestra, a Pianist and a DJ.
There is always something going on. You can take part in events in the Bingo Hall, Line Dancing, Dolphin Racing, Carpet Bowls, Putting and Darts.
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