Braemar Makes History as Biggest Ship to Call in Murmansk

Fred. Olsen’s Braemar made history, becoming the biggest cruise ship to dock in Murmansk, Russia.

The ship called on June 21 in Murmansk, which saw its main pier undergo a substantial refurbishment in 2015 to accommodate longer and bigger ships.

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According to a statement from the port authority, cruise ships up to 195 meters in length can dock safely.

The Braemar’s call saw the ship carrying 757 passengers and 394 crew members on a rainy day in Russia.

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