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Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. I also love the Braemar and am very sad that she is being ditched from Fred's fleet. I was booked to go on her again next May. Boudicca was my favourite ship, probably because I did so may long cruises on her. Needless to say, I was very upset when she was scrapped, although I knew that she could be considered past her best. I've been on Bolette 3 times and although I enjoyed the cruises, I don't think ship has the same wrap around cosiness that either Boudicca or Braemar had. I'm going on Balmoral tomorrow and can't help wondering how much longer she will be a part of Fred's fleet.

To be honest, I can't be sure either way. I was just responding because you really don't want to sit at a big table and said it would be a deal breaker for you. From my own experience when in one of Fred's buffet restaurants, it depended on the time we got there and the number of people in the restaurant at the time, whether there were tables for 2 available.

You can go to the Palms for every meal and you can request a small table every time. However, there is no guarantee that one will be available.