Authentic Portugal

9 nights from £999pp departing Wednesday 7th Oct 2020

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					Arrive	Depart
	7th07	OctOct	202020	Liverpool, England, embark on the Black Watch		Late PM
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.
	8th08	OctOct	202020	At Sea
	9th09	OctOct	202020	At Sea
	10th10	OctOct	202020	Lisbon, Portugal	Early PM	Late PM
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
	11th11	OctOct	202020	Lisbon, Portugal	Early PM	Late PM
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
	12th12	OctOct	202020	Portimão, Portugal	Early AM	Late PM
Portimão is a major fishing port, and significant investment has been poured into transforming it into an attractive cruise port as well. The city itself is spacious and has several good shopping streets—though sadly many of the more traditional retailers have closed in the wake of the global economic crisis. There is also a lovely riverside area that just begs to be strolled (lots of the coastal cruises depart from here). Don’t leave without stopping for an alfresco lunch at the Doca da Sardinha ("sardine dock") between the old bridge and the railway bridge. You can sit at one of many inexpensive establishments, eating charcoal-grilled sardines (a local specialty) accompanied by chewy fresh bread, simple salads, and local wine.
	13th13	OctOct	202020	Leixões, Portugal	Early PM	Late Night
Ever since the Romans constructed a fort here and began using it as a trading post, Oporto has been a prosperous commercial centre. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city benefited from the wealth generated by Portugal’s maritime discoveries, and later, the establishment of a lucrative wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade. Today, Portugal’s second-largest city is a thriving, cosmopolitan place and is famous for its production of the fortified, sweet 'port' wine. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city was also awarded the status of European Capital of Culture in 2001. A large sandbar prevents ships from sailing into Oporto itself, so for over a century they have used nearby Leixões instead, a man-made seaport constructed nine miles from the city. Leixões is one of Portugal's major sea ports and is also home to one of the country's oldest football clubs, winners of the Taça de Portugal cup in 1961.
	14th14	OctOct	202020	At Sea
	15th15	OctOct	202020	At Sea
	16th16	OctOct	202020	Liverpool, England, disembark the Black Watch	Early AM
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.

Black Watch

Launch Year

1972

Refit Year

2016

Tonnage

28,613

Capacity

804

Cabins

423

Accessible

Sun Deck 10

Marquee Deck 9

Bridge Deck 8

Lido Deck 7

Lounge Deck 6

Main Deck 5

Atlantic Deck 4

Marina Deck 3

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Balcony Suite

Balcony Suites all have a bedroom and sitting area, balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower, television and a fridge. Guests in Balcony Suites will benefit from Fred. Olsen's Suite Dreams package, which include a bottle of sparkling wine, a fruit basket, and flowers or plant waiting for you in your suite when your board. Afternoon canapés delivered daily as you prepare for dinner and complimentary fluffy bathrobe and slippers. The package also includes a daily newsletter with international and national news, delivered to your door, as well as complimentary shuttle vouchers to get you right to the heart of things if your port is outside town and there are even compact umbrellas if you should need them. Other vouchers include laundry, luxury towels and pressing of formal-wear.

Inside Cabin

Twin Inside cabins onboard Black Watch are all approximately 140 square feet in size, have a bathroom with a shower, and can be found on Atlantic and Marina Decks. All Inside cabins also have a television.

Marquee Suite

Marquee Suites all have a bedroom and sitting area, balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower, television and a fridge. Guests in Marquee Suites will benefit from Fred. Olsen's Suite Dreams package, which include a bottle of sparkling wine, a fruit basket, and flowers or plant waiting for you in your suite when your board. Afternoon canapés delivered daily as you prepare for dinner and complimentary fluffy bathrobe and slippers. The package also includes a daily newsletter with international and national news, delivered to your door, as well as complimentary shuttle vouchers to get you right to the heart of things if your port is outside town and there are even compact umbrellas if you should need them. Other vouchers include laundry, luxury towels and pressing of formal-wear.

Premier Suite

Premier Suites all have a bedroom and sitting area, balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower, television and a fridge. Guests in Premier Suites will benefit from Fred. Olsen's Suite Dreams package, which include a bottle of sparkling wine, a fruit basket, and flowers or plant waiting for you in your suite when your board. Afternoon canapés delivered daily as you prepare for dinner and complimentary fluffy bathrobe and slippers. The package also includes a daily newsletter with international and national news, delivered to your door, as well as complimentary shuttle vouchers to get you right to the heart of things if your port is outside town and there are even compact umbrellas if you should need them. Other vouchers include laundry, luxury towels and pressing of formal-wear.

Superior Outside Cabin

Outside Cabins on board Black Watch range from approximately 160 square feet to approximately 200 square feet for a Superior Outside Cabin. All Outside Cabins have a bathroom with a shower and/or bath. Some Outside Cabins have picture windows, and all cabins have a television. Guests also benefit from our Suite Dreams package, which includes a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, flowers in your Suite, luxury towels, complimentary water and much more to ensure your stay is even more comfortable, relaxing and memorable

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

The Glantanar Restaurant

The stylish Glentanar Restaurant is the main restaurant onboard Black Watch where your taste buds will be tantalised by the delightful and huge choice of dishes freshly prepared by our award winning chefs.
The Glentanar Restaurant has panoramic windows from which to admire magnificent ocean views or your current port of call whilst enjoying a meal during your cruise holiday.

The Glentanar – the ship’s main restaurant hosting up to 340 guests – underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2016. This appealing space now features a new layout and brand new furniture, carpets, curtains and a striking glass sculpture giving the room a fresh look and feel. As before, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and expertly prepared five-course á la carte dinners in the welcoming surroundings of The Glentanar.

The Orchid Room

This beautifully Oriental designed and intimate restaurant provides a fantastic setting to enjoy a gourmet meal freshly prepared by the award winning chefs.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

The Braemer Lounge

The Braemar Lounge on board your cruise ship Black Watch, is located on the Lounge Deck, close to the Glentanar Restaurant. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee and catch up on a good book, conversation with friends, or for a pre-dinner drink. You may even hear the resident pianist tinkling the ivories in the Braemar Garden from here.

Gaming Tables

The Black Watch includes a gaming area where you may try your hand at the Black Jack table or Roulette wheel. Try and beat the experienced croupiers, and there is even the opportunity to learn how to play better, with daytime sessions teaching you how to win big.

Marina Theatre

Enjoy one of the programmed movies in the surroundings of a cinema. The Marina Theatre is perfect for those relaxing days at sea or even to catch a late night movie after dinner. The Marina Theatre can also be used for group meetings or get-togethers, if booked with the Reception.

Card room

Find card tables and competition in the card room. Bridge is always a popular pursuit onboard, so you’re sure to find players for a hand or two and more – whether casual or competitive is up to you.

Observatory Lounge

The large picture windows in the Observatory Lounge offer fantastic views which are enhanced with plenty of binoculars spaced around the lounge. A grand piano provides the perfect background music as you enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail on your cruise holiday.

Neptune Lounge

Shows, reviews and evenings of cabaret are what the Neptune Lounge has to offer. Neptune Lounge has ample room for passengers whichever dinner sitting you are on, so you can find a seat to enjoy the glitz and glamour of the evening shows.

Morning Light Pub

The Morning Light Pub is decorated in a traditional style, depicting the century and a half of Fred. Olsen history. Daytime or evening you can be entertained by occasional live music or stand-up comedians.

The Morning Light Pub – a feature on all Fred. Olsen ships – has been relocated becoming more open and spacious than before, with stylish new furniture, fabrics and of course, a brand new bar. In the place of the old Morning Light Pub you’ll find the inviting Neptune Bar.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	9 nights aboard the Black Watch
	Evening entertainment
	Tea & coffee facilities in cabin
	Welcome and farewell cocktail parties
	Drinks packages available
	Complimentary tea & coffee during the day and early evening.
	Daily on-board activities
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£999pp
M	Single Interior	£1,739pp
N	Single Interior	£1,649pp
I	Interior Cabin	£999pp
H	Interior Cabin	£1,129pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,129pp
K	Single Ocean View	£2,499pp
L	Single Ocean View	£2,169pp
F	Ocean View Cabin	£1,129pp
E	Ocean View Cabin	£1,199pp
D	Ocean View Cabin	£1,259pp
C	Superior Ocean View	£1,439pp
B	Superior Ocean View	£1,479pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,509pp
JB	Single Balcony Suite	£3,299pp
J	Superior Sgl Balcony	£2,659pp
TK	Terrace Balcony Sgl	£3,049pp
BC	Balcony Cabin	£1,509pp
TC	Terrace Balcony	£1,769pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,829pp
JS	Junior Suite	£1,829pp
DS	Sup Junior Suite	£1,869pp
TS	Terrace BalconySuite	£2,039pp
BS	Balcony Suite	£2,129pp
MS	Marquee Suite	£3,199pp
PS	Premier Suite	£3,669pp
OW	Owner's Suite	£4,399pp
SS	Superior Suite	£2,389pp