Elegant and classic in its design, Balmoral offers comfortable and welcoming cruises. With a variety of different itineraries on offer, from Northern Europe to the Arctic, you’ll be able to find a sailing that’s perfect for you. Named after the world-famous Scotland home of the Royal Family, the stately theme continues throughout thanks to the stylish décor. Top highlights onboard include unforgettable live entertainment within the spacious Neptune Lounge, delicious specialty dining within the popular Vasco restaurant and the sumptuous Atlantis Spa.
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Whether you’re looking for a light snack throughout the day or a delicious evening meal, every dining area will do more than enough to accommodate your needs. With something for all tastes, Balmoral’s dining options are guaranteed to impress.
Balmoral has four complimentary restaurants onboard, including:
Alongside complimentary restaurants, Balmoral also offers speciality dining options, available at an additional cost:
Entertainment onboard Balmoral ranges from side-splitting comedy nights, to live music, themed nights and more. Particular highlights onboard include the entertainment offered within the stylish Neptune Bar. During the day, you can learn all about the Signature Experiences offered with the guidance of the Culture and Nature Guides, before the venue is transformed after dark to offer dazzling live entertainment, including cabaret!
Onboard there is also a Card Room, perfect for those looking to enjoy a game of bridge or two with their fellow passengers, alongside a library filled with a variety of books and publications, that’s located within the Bookmark Café.
A cruise with Balmoral makes it easy to rest and let your worries and stresses evaporate. The Atlantis Spa has all of the treatments you need to leave you feeling refreshed, including massages, manicures and hair styling. Next door to the spa is the fitness centre which has all the facilities you would expect from a gym back home, plus several fitness classes on offer including Pilates and aerobics for all fitness levels, perfect for those who like to exercise in a more social environment.
As you'd expect, all recreation is aimed towards relaxation, with shuffleboard, different lounges and bars giving you plenty of choice whilst you let the day melt away into the sunset. The Marquee Bar and The Observatory are particular highlights, offering a wide selection of refreshments and incredible sea views.
There are two large, heated pools onboard which are both surrounded by plenty of sun loungers. The bubbling Jacuzzis will provide you with a welcome relief after an undoubtedly busy day on shore. Once the sun has set, why not take a leisurely moonlit stroll on the Promenade, a large open air deck space providing stunning views over the ocean. Before you leave, don’t forget to indulge in some retail therapy at the Balmoral Boutique and take home with you memorable souvenirs, cosmetics, fragrances, fine jewellery and fashion accessories.
First time with Fred Olsen and we were very impressed. We only did a mini cruise but nothing was too much trouble for us. The ships décor was really beautiful with lots of different areas to relax in. The decks were great with the pools and Jacuzzis on different levels. The food was excellent and the specaility dining exceptional. The crew were all amazing. Will definitely be booking again.
It was a fantastic cruise on a lovely ship which was well maintained, had a special and caring staff and was a wonderful cruising experience. I will definitely travel Free Olsen cruise again. Overall experience was outstanding.
Balmoral is an excellent small ship with fantastic friendly staff, great itineraries and super choice of food. Ideal cruise for couples and solo travellers who enjoy traditional cruising.
Lovely ship. Perfect size for us. No queues for food. Missed having somewhere sheltered from the wind to put feet up. Entertainment could be quite poor at times but the trade off was a nice quiet relaxing break with great staff in attendance. 3rd deck forward probably not a great choice for us but the price was good as a last minute booking. Found 2nd sitting at dining difficult as we are early to bed types but we coped. Colours and taste was a great experience with lovely food with sound menu advice and attentive staff.