Fred. Olsen Cruises - Balmoral

Elegant, calm and homely, the Fred. Olsen Balmoral prides itself on offering one of the most pleasant and comfortable cruises around.

The Balmoral is named after the world-famous Scotland home of the Royal Family. Akin to the rest of the fleet, the Balmoral is stately in nature with an impressive range of facilities and plenty of room, following an interior refurbishment.

As such a prestigious cruise ship, the Balmoral upholds its reputation by remaining quite reserved and mature. It's a traditional cruise, that is proud of British history and this theme flows throughout the ship, perfectly complementing a relaxing and quiet cruise, without the need for modern frivolities.

Balmoral Drinking and Dining

Blending the boundaries between entertainment and relaxation, the Balmoral prefers quality over quantity and ensures each of its facilities is perfectly polished. That means that whether you need a light snack or a filling evening meal, every dining area will do more than enough to accommodate your needs. The Marquee Grill Bar, for example, offers sumptuous snacks in the sun, while you relax back and let the day drift by.

Along with every meal, the Balmoral's wealth of fine wines aims to complement every dish. With vintage selections from all over the world, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect match for that delicious, grilled Red Snapper fillet you've chosen. Whether casual or formal, dining on the Balmoral is always a treat. And it doesn't matter whether you fancy taking Caribbean cruises, Mediterranean cruises or even Baltic and Fjords cruises, the Balmoral can take you there.

Balmoral Activities and Entertainment

Entertainment on the Balmoral is catered by way of cabarets, comedy and music. The Neptune Bar acts as the lounge of the ship with regular live music, cabaret shows and of course, a full range of your favourite tipples. As you'd expect, everything is aimed towards relaxation, with Shuffleboard, card games and a tremendous library of books giving you plenty of choice whilst you let the day melt away into the sunset. And there's still an onboard gym and fitness centre if you begin to feel a little more active.

Proudly British, Fred. Olsen Cruises provides cruises from Southampton, making them perfectly accessible no matter when in the UK you live. This isn't a cruise for kids, so don't expect childcare facilities or youth-orientated activities. It's purely a place for taking your time, making friends and doing as little as you possible can! With '60s and '70s themed nights, graceful ballroom dances and all kinds of shows going on, the Balmoral is strictly mature but also bursting with pride and quality that will continue to bring you back again and again.