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Braemar

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Braemar on the Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands, August 2017 · Photo: Kees Torn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Braemar no longer sails for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines: she left Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' fleet in February 2024. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' fleet today · Retired and departing ships

About Braemar

Braemar is a former Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise ship, which sailed 2001 to 2024. She measured 24,344 gross tons and carried 929 guests with a crew of 371.

Braemar was built in Valencia, Spain, and entered service in 1993 as Crown Dynasty, sailing under several names for Cunard, Majesty and Norwegian before Fred. Olsen bought her in 2001. A 2008 refit added a 31-meter midsection, and in October 2019, carrying a full complement of 929 guests, she became the longest ship to sail through the Corinth Canal. In March 2020 she made headlines when passengers tested positive for COVID-19 on a Caribbean cruise and Cuba allowed them to disembark and fly home. She never returned to service, was put up for sale in 2022 and was handed over to Villa Vie Residences in February 2024, now sailing as Villa Vie Odyssey.

Ship facts

Gross tons: 24,344
Guests: 929; Crew 371 · 1:2.5
Space ratio: 26.2; Busy
Sailed: 2001–2024; Left the fleet February 2024
Length: 196 m

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Braemar on the Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands, August 2017Photo: Kees Torn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Braemar?

Braemar sailed for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Is Braemar still sailing for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?

Braemar no longer sails for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines: she left Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' fleet in February 2024.

How big is Braemar?

Braemar measures 24,344 gross tons and 196 metres in length.

How crowded does Braemar feel?

Braemar has a passenger space ratio of 26.2: 24,344 gross tons for 929 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Braemar feels busy for her size.

How many passengers does Braemar carry?

Braemar carried 929 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 371 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).

When did Braemar enter service?

Braemar entered service in 1993 and was last refurbished in 2008.

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