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Scenic Orkneys & Shetlands from Newcastle, 1 June 2022

  • Departure: 01 Jun 2022

  • 5 nights

  • No Fly Cruise
Map of the cruise
Itinerary Map
Newcastle
Day 1: Newcastle (Port of Tyne)
Old Man Of Hoy, Orkney - Scenic Cruising
Day 2: Old Man Of Hoy, Orkney - Scenic Cruising
Lerwick (Scotland)
Day 3: Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Kirkwall (Scotland)
Day 4: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Newcastle
Day 6: Newcastle (Port of Tyne)

2022 Summer Celebration Sale Now On!



Cruise Line: Fred. Olsen

Ship: Balmoral

What our customers say

"Was a little surprised to find 2 single beds arranged in an L shape. Apparently only 48 doubles on the entire ship. The whole ship was very clean and the staff were very helpful. The restaurant staff were especially good knew our names after our fi..." view more

Couple | United Kingdom | 2-5 cruises | Verified
Departs from Newcastle upon Tyne

Outside

£775 pp
Was £799 pp

Suite

£1,599 pp
Was £1,649 pp
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  • Itinerary
  • Ship facilities
  • Cabins & prices


What's included?

 Balmoral -  the largest of Fred. Olsen's Ocean going Cruise ships yet still only holds 1325 passengers.

  • 6 Restaurants
  • 7 Bar/Lounges
  • 2 Show Lounges
  • 2 Swimming Pools
  • 4 Jacuzzis
  • Fitness Centre
  • Atlantis Spa
  • Golf Nets
  • Library & Card Room
...... and so much more
What's included?


Itinerary

  • Day
    Port
  • 1
    Cruise departs from Newcastle (Port of Tyne)
  • 2
    The Needle, Orkney - Scenic Cruising
  • 2
    Old Man Of Hoy, Orkney - Scenic Cruising
  • 3
    Lerwick, Shetland Islands
  • 4
    Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
  • 5
    At Sea
  • 6
    Newcastle (Port of Tyne)

Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.

Ship facilities



Cabins & prices

Inside Price From: £726 pp
Plus

Superior Interior Room


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone

Rooms 9048, 9056 and 9095 on Bridge Deck have been adapted for use by disabled passengers

G
Lido deck, Bridge deck
£726 pp Was £749 pp

Interior Room


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
H
Atlantic deck, Main deck
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I
Marina deck, Coral deck, Atlantic deck
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Inside Guarantee


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
LLH
Marina deck, Coral deck
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IS
Marina deck, Coral deck, Atlantic deck, Main deck
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Outside Price From: £775 pp
Plus

Ocean View


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Portholes or picture window
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
D
Coral deck, Atlantic deck
£775 pp Was £799 pp
F
Marina deck, Coral deck, Atlantic deck
£775 pp Was £799 pp

Superior Ocean View


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Picture window
  • Safe
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone

Rooms 8073, 8075, 8084 and 8086 on the Lido Deck are wheelchair accessible and have a fully restricted window

C
Atlantic deck
£872 pp Was £899 pp
£873 pp Was £899 pp
B
Main deck, Lido deck
£920 pp Was £949 pp
A
Lido deck
£1,017 pp Was £1,049 pp

Ocean View Guarantee


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Portholes or picture window
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
OS
Marina deck, Coral deck, Atlantic deck
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Superior Ocean View Guarantee


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Picture window
  • Safe
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
SOS
Atlantic deck, Main deck, Lido deck
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Balcony Call us for latest availability
Plus

Superior Balcony Room


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
BA
Bridge deck
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Balcony Room


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
BC
Lido deck, Bridge deck
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Suite Price From: £1,599 pp
Plus

Superior Suite


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Bedroom and sitting room
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Minibar
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
SS
Highland deck, Bridge deck
£1,599 pp Was £1,649 pp

Premier Suite


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Bedroom with large double bed
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Minibar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
PS
Highland deck
£2,084 pp Was £2,149 pp

Marquee Suite


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Bedroom with large double bed
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Minibar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
MS
Highland deck
Call us for latest availability

Balcony Junior Suite


  • 24 hour room service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (or shower only)
  • Bedroom and sitting room
  • Desk
  • European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Interactive television
  • Minibar
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone

Rooms 8057 and 8059 on Lido deck are equipped for use by disabled passengers

BJ
Highland deck, Lido deck, Bridge deck
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Terms and Conditions

Summer Celebration Offers: applicable on selected May to September 2022 sailings, as indicated; cruise T2212 & L2211 are excluded. Applicable for new bookings made from 22/04/22 to 31/05/22, inclusive. Summer Celebration discount is up to £250 per person off current selling prices, saving amount varies per cruise from £150 per person up to £250 per person, up to two guests per cabin. Prices shown include Summer Celebration discount. Summer Celebration offer is subject to availability and is capacity controlled. *On board spend offer: applicable to new bookings, made from 22/04/22 onwards, on sailings of four to 19 nights in duration, departing from the UK; cruises over 19 nights & cruise T2212 are excluded. Charters, exclusive sailings and Tour Operator holidays are also excluded. Freedom fare terms and conditions apply. Free On Board Spend amount is per person (pp), up to two guests per cabin, amount varies per cruise up to £250 pp when booking an interior, ocean view or superior ocean view cabin, a terrace cabin or balcony cabin; and up to £500 pp when booking a Suite – see website for *Free onboard spend amount varies between £50pp - £500pp when booking the Freedom Fare. Spend amount varies depending on sailing duration & cabin grade booked. £500pp spend is based on a 16-19 night 2023 sailing when booking a Suite cabin*
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.


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