Balmoral, balmoral is the largest of Fred Olsen's ships but still has the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere of the other ships and features 710 well-appointed rooms and suites  

Balmoral takes her name from the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family. The size of Balmoral is still small enough to navigate narrow waterways, such as the Kiel Canal, providing guests with some fantastic scenic cruising. There is plenty of space to relax on board Balmoral with a whole host of lounges and bars providing ample room and there is always a fine array of entertainment on throughout the day. The Scottish theme runs throughout the ship with the names of Balmoral's estaurants being influenced by the Highlands; the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey. Whichever you dine in, you’ll be in for a treat as the Chef’s produce tantalising menus ensuring no two days are the same.  

Ship specifications
  • Year renovated 2008
  • Tonnage 43,537 tn.
  • Occupancy 1350
  • Crew -
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Year renovated 2008
Beam 28.2 m.
Tonnage 43,537 tn.
Cruising Speed 18.5 knots
Occupancy 1350
Number of staterooms 710
Length 218.18 m.
Level of service (guest/crew ratio)
Space on board (tonnage/guest ratio)
Restaurants 4
Jacuzzi 2
Salon
Sports facilities
Number of outdoor swimming pools 2
Facilities for children
Stateroom information
Languages on board:
English
English
Decks Balmoral

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  • Marina Deck 3
  • Coral Deck 4
  • Atlantic Deck 5
  • Main Deck 6
  • Lounge Deck 7
  • Lido Deck 8
  • Bridge Deck 9
  • Highland Deck 10
  • Marquee Deck 11
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Western Mediterranean
Exploring the islands of the Mediterranean
20 nights sailing from Newcastle
Mediterranean(West Med/Iberia)
8 nights sailing from Malaga (Spain)
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8 nights sailing from Malaga (Spain)
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29 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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41 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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31 nights sailing from Southampton
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41 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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11 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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31 nights sailing from Southampton
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29 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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21 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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39 nights sailing from Southampton
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21 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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41 nights sailing from Newcastle
Discovering Spain and North Africa
14 nights sailing from Southampton
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13 nights sailing from Newcastle
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23 nights sailing from Newcastle
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39 nights sailing from Southampton
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11 nights sailing from Southampton
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21 nights sailing from Southampton
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21 nights sailing from Southampton
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41 nights sailing from Newcastle
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33 nights sailing from Newcastle
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13 nights sailing from Newcastle
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33 nights sailing from Newcastle
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23 nights sailing from Newcastle
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20 nights sailing from Rhodes
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20 nights sailing from Rhodes
Eastern Mediterranean
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38 nights sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome)
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28 nights sailing from Dubrovnik (Croatia)
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9 nights sailing from Dubrovnik (Croatia)
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31 nights sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome)
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31 nights sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome)
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13 nights sailing from Rhodes
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13 nights sailing from Rhodes
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21 nights sailing from Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Northern Europe
Summertime Norwegian Fjords, Landscapes & Vik...
8 nights sailing from Rosyth
Summertime Norwegian Fjords in five nights
6 nights sailing from Rosyth
River Cities of France & Portugal
16 nights sailing from Newcastle
Rugged & Remote Spitsbergen with the Midnight...
15 nights sailing from Newcastle
Springtime Norwegian Fjords in five nights
6 nights sailing from Newcastle
The Life & Nature of Scotland's Scenic Isles
9 nights sailing from Newcastle
Springtime Norwegian Fjords in five nights
6 nights sailing from Newcastle
Wildlife & Traditions of the Scottish Isles
9 nights sailing from Rosyth
Discovering the Cities of the Baltic
11 nights sailing from Rosyth
Summertime Norwegian Fjords & Folklore
7 nights sailing from Newcastle
Mighty Waterfalls & Norwegian Fjords
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The Life of Landscapes of Iceland
12 nights sailing from Rosyth
Iceland's Whales, Waterfalls & Way Of Life
10 nights sailing from Newcastle
Portugal's Islands in search of the Meteor Sh...
16 nights sailing from Rosyth
Spring Falls, Glaciers & Norwegian Fjords
8 nights sailing from Newcastle
Norwegian Fjords & Autumn Fruit Harvest
8 nights sailing from Newcastle
One-nights Mini-Cruise
2 nights sailing from Newcastle
In search of the Northern Lights
11 nights sailing from Newcastle
In search of the Northern Lights
11 nights sailing from Newcastle
In search of the Northern Lights
11 nights sailing from Newcastle
One-night Mini-Cruise
2 nights sailing from Rosyth
In search of the Northern Lights at Christmas
15 nights sailing from Southampton
In search of the Northern Lights
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West Europe Rivers & Cities
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UK & Ireland
9 nights sailing from Newcastle
Arctic
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Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic
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Norwegian Fjords
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European River Cities & Christmas Markets
7 nights sailing from Southampton
Norway's Arctic Islands & Mountainous vistas
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Scenic Scottish Isles & the West Country
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Arctic
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France & the River Seine Bank Holiday
6 nights sailing from Southampton
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia
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Arctic
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West Europe Rivers & Cities
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European River Cities with Dutch Tulips
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The South Coast of Britain in five nights
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France & Spain with the River Seine
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Wildlife of Culture of the Scenic Scottish Is...
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Norwegian Fjords
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West Europe Rivers & Cities
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West Europe Rivers & Cities
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Arctic
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Norwegian Fjords
6 nights sailing from Newcastle
Norwegian Fjords
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Arctic
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Arctic
11 nights sailing from Newcastle
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Arctic
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Arctic
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West Europe Rivers & Cities
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West Europe Rivers & Cities
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Norwegian Fjords
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Non-cruise reposition & event
2 nights sailing from Rosyth
Canary Islands
Winter warmth in the Canary Islands
14 nights sailing from Southampton
Canary Islands
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Canary Islands
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Caribbean
Tropical Islands & Verdant Rainforests of the...
46 nights sailing from Southampton
Spain and Portugal
Easter Escape to Portugal´s Unspoilt Islands
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World Cruises and Segments
Mediterranean(West Med/Iberia)
48 nights sailing from Valencia (Spain)
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51 nights sailing from Southampton
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53 nights sailing from Newcastle
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58 nights sailing from Southampton
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53 nights sailing from Newcastle
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51 nights sailing from Southampton
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60 nights sailing from Newcastle

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