Balmoral
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Entered service07/06/1988
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Tonnage45537
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Wheelchair Accessible Cabins9
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Number of Decks9
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Number of Elevators4
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Number of Pools2
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Number of Restaurants5
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Formal NightsYes
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Maximum Capacity1350
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Number of Crew551
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Refurbished01/11/2020
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Balmoral
Elegant, calm and homely, Fred. Olsen Cruises' Balmoral prides itself on offering comfortable and welcoming cruises where you'll remember every special moment you spend onboard. With stylish décor and sophisticated entertainment to live up to her name, Balmoral boasts a stately feel throughout. There is also a wide range of fine dining options onboard, including the opulent Ballindalloch Restaurant and delicious Vasco restaurant.
Balmoral Cruise Deals
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02 July 2026
River Cities & Coastlines of France from Rosyth
£1,747 pp -
19 July 2027
France with Bordeaux & the River Seine from Southampton
£1,165 pp -
16 February 2027
Colours & Cultures of Morocco from Southampton
£1,262 pp -
22 December 2026
Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks from Southampton
£2,330 pp -
02 April 2027
Culture & Coastline of Italy from Southampton
£2,135 pp -
14 February 2026
River Cities of France & Belgium from Southampton
£1,261 pp -
20 January 2027
Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth from Southampton
£1,263 pp -
28 August 2027
Coast of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly from Southampton
£727 pp -
23 March 2026
In Search of the Northern Lights from Newcastle
£1,553 pp
Onboard Activities
Children's Facilities (1)
Onboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral, Little Skippers Club is on hand to keep 5-11 year olds entertained. Featuring activities such as treasure hunts, pool sessions, cookery and more, there's never a dull moment for even the youngest of guests.
Swimming (4)
Fred. Olsen Balmoral boasts 2 swimming pools for a refreshing dip in the sun, along with hot tubs for a relaxing soak and plenty of spots to lie back with a drink and a good book as you work on your tan on the sun deck. In addition, the spa is on hand for those wanting to truly relax in serenity and style.
Restaurants (10)
The main dining venue on Balmoral is the Ballindalloch Restaurant with an a la carte selection of dishes cooked to perfection. For a more casual dining experience with flexible dining times, visit the Palms Café. Here, you can expect to sample exquisite cuisine in a casual setting. Fred. Olsen Balmoral also boasts two award-winning speciality restaurants.
Entertainment (14)
Live entertainment onboard Balmoral ranges from cabaret performances and '60s and '70s themed nights to graceful ballroom dances while during the day you can relax in the library, work up a sweat in the gym or soak in the bubbling Jacuzzis. Balmoral is a mature setting but also bursting with a livelier side where guests are guaranteed to have the time of their life.
Bars & Lounges (8)
Head to the Neptune Bar, which acts as the main lounge of Fred Olsen. Balmoral with fantastic live music, cabaret shows and of course, a full range of your favorite tipples. Other venues onboard include the Lido Bar, which overlooks the pool, Marquee Bar, which has an extensive gin menu and Morning Light Pub, open day and evening.
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Customer reviews for Balmoral
We were lucky with the weather and the northern lights. The food on the ship was good The ship was very clean and all the staff and crew were very friendly and helpful. As for the itinerary, we would have preferred 2days at Tromso in place of 2days at Alta.
Nice ship, just the right size with a great crew. I had a problem with my cabin floor being uneven and uncomfortable to walk on. When I complained I was offered another cabin but this was unacceptable. The carpet and underlay was replaced the next day. Otherwise no problems. Weather was very good overall. Food onboard was very good and accommodating to my diet.
Everything was excellent. Staff were amazing, food was really good. Cabin, and in fact the whole ship, was scrupulously clean. We had a wonderful time.
We enjoyed fantastic scenery and the cruise exceeded expectations. For us, the strengths were the excellent service on board shown by all staff, plus the quality of the food. We also enjoyed the quality and variation of all speakers on this trip. The trips were generally good, with the Birksdal glacier trip an excellent experience. And, the standard of classical musicians was first rate and we enjoyed both the classical guitarist and the string trio.