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14 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Balmoral
Cruise Easter Escape to Portugal´s Unspoilt Islands
14 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Balmoral
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Inside
Interior Room I
Interior Room H
Superior Interior G
Ocean View
Ocean View Room F
Ocean View Room E
Ocean View Room D
Superior Oceanview Fully Obstructed CO
Superior Ocean View C
Superior Ocean View B
Superior Ocean View A
Balcony
Superior Balcony BA
Suite
Balcony Junior Suite BJ
Superior Suite SS
Marquee Suite MS
Premier Suite PS
Owner´s Suite OW
Easter Escape to Portugal´s Unspoilt Islands
14 nights Cruise on Balmoral. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Praia da Vitoria (Azores), Horta (Azores islands), Horta (Azores islands), Ponta Delgada (Azores), Funchal (Madeira), La Coruna (Spain), ending in Southampton.
Southampton
Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.
See cruises from SouthamptonPraia da Vitoria (Azores)
This unspoilt and wild island is the third largest island in the Azores archipelago. With many picturesque towns, churches, springs, caverns, lakes and pastures, it brings peace to anyone that has the privilege to visit. Praia da Vitoria, with a sheltered natural harbour and a modern marina, was named after the Battle of Praia Bay when the Miguelists were defeated on the beach by Portuguese loyalist troops in 1829.Visit the naturally formed volcanic caves (Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal) on the interior of the island. There are many natural rock pools in place of beaches of coastal towns. Visit Biscoitos and enjoy swimming between lava rocks.Visit in Angra do Heroismo, a medieval Castle (Castelo de São João Batista) where great batlles were fought, between the portuguese and the spanish.
See cruises to Praia da Vitoria (Azores)Horta (Azores islands)
A hugely popular meeting point for intrepid yachties travelling across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, look out for swish private yachts as you cruise into Horta. It was also the favourite stopping-off point for 1930s transatlantic flying boats, as recorded in the fascinating Horta museum. Horta is the capital of Fayal, one of the smallest of the nine remote Azores islands which are 760 miles away from their parent country, Portugal. There is some superb scenery as you tour the island, discovering sheltered bays and hidden coves but, for the most breathtaking views, head for the huge volcanic crater, Caldera.
See cruises to Horta (Azores islands)Horta (Azores islands)
A hugely popular meeting point for intrepid yachties travelling across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, look out for swish private yachts as you cruise into Horta. It was also the favourite stopping-off point for 1930s transatlantic flying boats, as recorded in the fascinating Horta museum. Horta is the capital of Fayal, one of the smallest of the nine remote Azores islands which are 760 miles away from their parent country, Portugal. There is some superb scenery as you tour the island, discovering sheltered bays and hidden coves but, for the most breathtaking views, head for the huge volcanic crater, Caldera.
See cruises to Horta (Azores islands)Ponta Delgada (Azores)
ponta Delgada is the capital od the Azores Islands, a portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. The historical neighbourhood of Ponta Delgada is lcoated behind the Avenida do Infante dom Enrique, a large avenue with paved sidewalks in black and white that surrounds the port. The tangled streets are beautiful and inspired in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
See cruises to Ponta Delgada (Azores)Cruising by Santa Maria
Funchal (Madeira)
The city´s name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping center during the 15th-17th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. It is a modern, cosmopolitan, rejuvenated city, well known for its many top class restaurants, stunning new 4 & 5 star hotels and warm climate all year round. The city itself is nestled in a great natural amphitheatre, facing the blue Atlantic with a backdrop of dramatic mountains. It is located in the stunning south of Madeira, on it’s sunniest coast amidst banana plantations and wonderful gardens. Funchal has also for many years been one of the Atlantic Cruise-ship’s main ports of call, with the Liner harbour right in the middle of the town. Once ashore, the cafés, restaurants and history that mark this famed capital are just a stroll away. Tourists in Funchal can also enjoy activities such as diving in the crystal-clear waters, surfing the waves, taking day excursions along the coast and through the eucalyptus smelling mountain woods.
See cruises to Funchal (Madeira)La Coruna (Spain)
A Coruña; known as Corunna in English is a city and municipality of Galicia. It is the second-largest city in the autonomous community. The city is the provincial capital of the province of the same name A Coruña is a busy port located on a promontory in the entrance of an estuary in a large gulf on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse which has been in continuous operation since possibly the 2nd century AD. It has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is surrounded by a large public park with a golf course and a former Muslim cemetery. The city is also well known for its characteristic
See cruises to La Coruna (Spain)Cruise by Tower of Hercules Lighthouse
Southampton
Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.
See cruises from SouthamptonBalmoral 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.
What's included onboard?
Comfortable rooms and suites with tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning
Tempting cuisine every day throughout your cruise - with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets and late-night snacks.
Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.
Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.
In-room sandwiches and snacks.
All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing.
Captain's Drinks Party and Gala Buffet.
Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym.
A wide choice of on board activities and lectures throughout the day.
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance).
Luggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point.
What's not included?
Travel to/from your port or airports.
All drinks on board (optional 'All Inclusive Upgrade' available on selected cruises).
Shore Tours
Hairdressing, health, beauty treatments, and selected fitness classes.
Personal laundry and dry cleaning.
Passports and visa costs. Holiday Insurance
Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this brochure.
Discretionary gratuities to the crew, drivers, guides, etc. on board and ashore.
Evening dining in our premium restaurants; The Grill, The Black Watch Room & The Poolside
Your benefits & more
when you choose from a selection of our favourite 2024 or 2025 cruises, you will also receive a FREE Drinks Package Upgrade! This great package is also available for our solo traveller guests when booking on a solo traveller offer. Call 020 3636 9656 to apply to this offer. Free Drinks Package is applicable to new bookings only, made from 03/09/24 to 31/10/24. The Free Drinks Package offer is applicable on selected 5-to-22-night cruises sailing from the UK departing in 2024 & 2025. Free Drinks Package comprises of selected house beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
Fares displayed on our website are generally Saver Fares which are more economical but you can also book an All Inclusive Package that includes a of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks for just £24.99 pp/pn or £35 pp/pn cruises of five nights or less. This is called Freedom Fare. Call 020 3636 9656 if you are interested in this Great value-for-money Fare or if you need more information and advice
Saver Fares - Full payment is required at the time of booking. 100% cancellation charges apply - no refunds are permitted. // Freedom Fares - included Benefits and flexibility. You can choose your cabin at the time of booking. 15% deposit on bookings before 90 days of departure. The Freedom Fare includes also a Free shuttle bus to the local centre (where operating). Priority embarkation in UK departure ports. Priority debarkation at the end of the cruise (available on request, but not guaranteed). Room upgrades are subject to availability and may be complimentary or payable.
Having suitable insurance cover is a mandatory requirement for your cruise.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is also pleased to work in association with specialist cruise insurance provider Holiday Extras.They can provide full Coronavirus cover. This can include cover for guests who contract Covid-19 prior to their cruise and therefore have to cancel their holiday, as well as cover for up to £15m if a guest contracts Covid-19 while travelling. This covers medical assistance, repatriation and accommodation costs for a guest and their travelling companion.
*Top Tip: Be properly insured for you and your Fred. Olsen cruise holiday. If you haven’t declared all your pre-existing medical conditions to your insurer or have not taken out an insurance policy that covers a holiday at sea, the financial consequences could be significant to you. Don’t risk a large financial bill. Tip Two: Avoid potential loopholes. It is tempting to save money and opt for the cheapest holiday insurance. However, many of these policies have loopholes that will not provide cover for the exact circumstance in the claim. Be sure to thoroughly investigate what’s covered in the policy. Tip Three: Consider annual cover. For travellers lucky enough to be embarking on several trips a year, annual policies may work out to be the best value. For multiple holidays, an annual insurance policy provides cover for the year ahead. What is the difference between cruise insurance and general travel insurance? General travel insurance is mostly designed for those planning to relax on a land-based holiday, by the pool, on the beach, or with a little sightseeing, for example. A cruise holiday has very different elements, requiring a more specialist cover. It’s unlikely that a standard holiday insurance policy would provide cover in the unfortunate event of having to be medically evacuated by helicopter or launch whilst at sea. This, for instance, is the type of scenario that specialist cruise insurance would take into account, giving you reassurance that you’re suitably covered throughout your trip should the unexpected occur.
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