Black Watch Review
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Chose this cruise because the itinery seemed to meet our rquirements. Unfortunately the captain took the decision not to go to Shetland due to bad weather. While we accept his decision we felt more could be done to make up for this. All the people we spoke to said this was the port of call they were looking forward to the most. Instead we had 2 nights rather than one at Invergordon (NOT a holiday desination) Two buses were laid on at nearly £30 a time to go into Inverness (perhaps to offer this free would have been a nice gesture?) We took the local bus for about £11. Any other attraction was a long trip and expensive.
Other things we were not happy with - Firstly , the car park in Liverpool was hard to find. Inadequate map and sat nav took you to a building site (not Fred Olson rsponsibility)
- cabin noise (see below)
Cabin Review
Outside Cabin
Lots of stoarge space and a bathroom that was larger than some. Single beds which are not our preference but they were comfortable. A fridge was provided but barely got cold. The biggest problem was the terrible vibration from the engines and a constant rattling of the cabin walls and ceiling which did not contribute to a good nights sleep. This is an old ship - modern ones have overcome this problem with new technology. Not sure what could be done here other than sound damping.
Port Reviews
Liverpool
Loads to do in Liverpool. Good start to the hoilday
Greenock (Glasgow)
Pouring rain so did not go into Glasgow as intended. Instead went on a free tour offerred by locals which was great.
Kirkwall
Orkney is amazing so many sights to see.
Invergordon (Inverness)
Not a holiday desination. We took the local bus to Inverness which was nice. Everywhere else too far to go.