Four Fred's in Funchal with the Azores
Portugal’s remarkable diversity and beauty is yours to experience, as Black Watch takes you to beautiful islands in the Azores, floral Madeira and the cultural city of Oporto. What’s more, you’ll also be part of the ‘Four Fred.’s in Funchal’ event, joining guests and crew from Fred. Olsen’s entire fleet of ocean-going ships for an unforgettable day of celebration in the Madeiran capital.
Your incredible exploration of the breathtaking Azores takes in three of the archipelago’s most beautifully unspoilt, captivating islands. On Terceira Island, your day-long stop at Praia da Vitoria affords time to visit the historic port city of Angra do Heroismo. This UNESCO-listed jewel in Terceira’s crown boasts interesting museums and a collection of impressive palaces and churches including the 16th century Sé Cathedral. The 205-metre-high Monte Brasil, towering over Angra do Heroismo, offers fantastic views of the city and the surrounding scenery. Then there’s hard-to-reach Faial Island, a wonderland of volcanic craters, tranquil lakes and emerald green valleys. Horta is your starting point for discovering the island’s natural highlights, such as the magnificent Capelinhos Volcano. The Capelinhos is Faial’s most famous landmark and can be seen in all its striking glory on a scenic island drive or exhilarating 4x4 adventure. Within Horta, the historic city centre and picturesque marina are also well worth exploring. [ReadMore]
Incredible volcanic wonders await on São Miguel Island too. Ponta Delgada is your gateway to the extinct Sete Cidades Volcano, where a 13-kilometre-wide crater and colourful lakes create an astonishing scene. Elsewhere there’s Terra Nosta Park, a haven of gorgeous gardens, geo-thermal pools and dense woodlands that are home to stunning endemic flora. After your Azorean adventure you’ll head to Madeira for the very special ‘Four Fred.’s in Funchal’ event. You’ll dock alongside Braemar, Balmoral and Boudicca and be part of a memorable day of celebration shared with crew and fellow guests from all four ocean-going ships in the Fred. Olsen fleet. You can enjoy fantastic live entertainment; tuck-in to delicious, specially prepared menus; and even visit the other ships in the fleet during this simply unforgettable occasion. Away from all the festivity, there are chances to explore Madeira’s botanical gardens and picturesque walking trails too. To complete your in-depth Portuguese discovery Black Watch brings you to the mainland, for a chance to visit Oporto from Leixoes. Tour to Portugal’s second city for chances to ride a Rabelo boat along the Douro River, followed by a sampling of famous port wines; and wander the UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Itinerary

Date
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Destination
Thu 26 Mar
Late PM
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool is one of Britain's most iconic and interesting cities, and famously home to the Cavern Club and The Beatles.Liverpool - a former European Capital of Culture - is globally-renowned for its music, arts, culture and diverse architecture, and attracts visitors from around the globe. A bu...
Read moreMon 30 Mar
Early AM
Late Night
Praia da Vitoria, Portugal
Pretty Praia da Vitoria, the former capital of the Azores, is a town steeped in history. Originally heavily fortified, Praia has a fascinating historic quarter, and a stunning natural harbour that’s overlooked by the impressive 16th century Fort of Santa Catarina.Translated as the Beach of the...
Read moreTue 31 Mar
Early AM
Horta, Portugal
The tranquil little port of Horta on the Azores island of Faial, has played host to transatlantic yachtsmen since it was discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Regarded as one of the most colourful marinas in the world, Horta is the location of several international regattas each year, a...
Read moreWed 01 Apr
Late PM
Horta, Portugal
The tranquil little port of Horta on the Azores island of Faial, has played host to transatlantic yachtsmen since it was discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Regarded as one of the most colourful marinas in the world, Horta is the location of several international regattas each year, a...
Read moreThu 02 Apr
Early AM
Late PM
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada, the main town on the island of São Miguel, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The town’s cosmopolitan atmosphere belies its 500 year history, and the surrounding island boasts beautiful lakes, mountains, sandy beaches and the stunning crater lakes of th...
Read moreSat 04 Apr
Early AM
Late PM
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Funchal, the capital of Portugal's Madeiran archipelago, has a timeless old-world charm. Enhanced by a subtropical climate that fills this 'floating garden' with the year-round colours and perfumes of flowers and fruit, Funchal was a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill. His praise of the ci...
Read moreMon 06 Apr
Early PM
Late PM
Leixões (for Oporto), Portugal
A short journey from Leixões takes you into the heart of Oporto, with its fortress-like Cathedral and the Baroque Church of Clérigos. Head to the historic Ribeira District, where the narrow, cobbled lanes wind their way down to the Douro River. Don’t forget to visit one of the ma...
Read moreThu 09 Apr
Early AM
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool is one of Britain's most iconic and interesting cities, and famously home to the Cavern Club and The Beatles.Liverpool - a former European Capital of Culture - is globally-renowned for its music, arts, culture and diverse architecture, and attracts visitors from around the globe. A bu...
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* Prices are updated daily, based on the lowest Cruise Only fare available for each grade based on two people sharing. | Updated: Prices correct as of 17:00 16/02/2019. Please call on 0800 035 5130 for live availability & prices.
Suite
From £3,999 per person
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BS - Balcony Suite
This suite is approximately 210 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9 and Bridge Deck 8.
This suite has a bedroom with sitting area, two large picture windows, balcony and bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug.
Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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DS - Superior Junior Suite
This suite is approximately 260 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7 and Main Deck 5.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, a picture window, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
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JS - Junior Suite
This suite is approximately 240 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7 and Main Deck 5.
This suite has a seating area, picture window and bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and have a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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MS - Marquee Suite
This suite is approximately 440 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, floor to ceiling windows, a balcony and bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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OW - Owner's Suite
Exclusive suite - please call for more details.
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PS - Premier Suite
This suite is approximately 550 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, floor to ceiling windows and a balcony, bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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SS - Superior Suite
This suite is approximately 300 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9 and Bridge Deck 8.
These suites have a bedroom with sitting area, balcony, bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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TS - Terrace Balcony Suite
This suite is approximately 260 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, a terrace balcony, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
This room grade benefits from the Suite Dreams package - please see Suite Dreams Terms and Conditions.
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From £3,499 per person
BC - Balcony Room
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 8.
It has a balcony and bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
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TC - Terrace Balcony Room
This balcony room is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7.
They have a terrace balcony and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
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From £2,199 per person
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B - Superior Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5.
It has a picture window, bathroom with a bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
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C - Superior Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5.
It has a picture window, bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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D - Ocean View
This room grade is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 4.
They have portholes and bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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E - Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 4 and Marina Deck 3.
It has portholes, a bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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F - Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Marina Deck 3.
It has 2 portholes and a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Interior
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Single
From £3,499
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J - Single Superior Ocean View
This room is approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 8.
It has a balcony and bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
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JB - Single Balcony Suite
This room is approximately 150 square feet and can be found on Marquee Deck 9 and Bridge Deck 8.
This room has a balcony and bathroom with bathtub and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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K - Single Ocean View
These rooms are approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5 and Atlantic Deck 4.
They have 2 portholes and a bathroom with bathtub and/ or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
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L - Single Ocean View
This room grade is approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Marina Deck 3 and Atlantic Deck 4.
It has 2 portholes and a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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M - Single Interior Room
This room grade is approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5.
It has a bathroom with a shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
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N - Single Interior Room
These rooms are approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 4.
They have a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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TK - Single Terrace Balcony
This cabin is approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck.
These cabins have a terrace balcony, and a bathroom with bathtub and/ or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.
All cabins are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
360° ViewAbout Your Ship
Black Watch is the ultimate home-from-home at sea: spacious with a friendly, familiar feel and providing a traditional cruise experience. Refurbished at the end of 2016, the 804-guest Black Watch features stylish new décor, fittings and furniture, plus the new Black Watch Room restaurant.
What's more, new soft furnishing, smart TVs and mini-bars enhance the accommodation on board, while the cinema has been upgraded too. Despite all these new features, Black Watch still retains her sleek, intimate style and has a welcoming ambience - just like the rest of the Fred. Olsen fleet.
The Fred. Olsen Difference
Real ships
We don’t have boastful megaships. We take immense pride in our fleet of smaller-scaled vessels that retain the style, ambience and understated quality of a country house hotel. We ensure they remain contemporary too: from winter 2016 to spring 2018 the whole fleet underwent dry dock refits to further enhance the facilities for guests. With the fifth generation Fred. Olsen as Chairman and 170 years of seafaring heritage behind us, we believe we’ve found the perfect formula for you to get the best out of your holiday with us.
Smaller but spacious
A smaller ship doesn’t mean less space; far from it. Each room is comfortably sized, with all that you’ll need to enjoy your holiday. In fact, our rooms are comparable to those on some of the mammoth cruise ships. While our vessels are on a more accessible scale, you can have just as much private space. With fewer people on board it’s easy to find a quiet spot to relax in peace with a drink or a good book. There’s room to stretch out by the pool and you can get ashore more quickly too. And when you’re ashore, you’re seeing the best of each port of call with hundreds – not thousands – of others, giving you a much more authentic experience.
Service with a smile
Each member of the Fred. Olsen team has been carefully selected for their warm and welcoming personalities. The quality of our people, supported by training and development, ensures they will give you a great holiday: in guest feedback our staff are always the most highly-rated aspect of the whole experience.
FAQs
What's Included?
Included in your cruise
Comfortable, stylish rooms and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point
Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours. *Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea not included.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra unless selected in our Free Drinks and Tips offer on selected cruises.
All Inclusive upgrade can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.