German Christmas Markets from Southampton, 16 December 2026 (6 nights)

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Balmoral - Fred. Olsen

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Biggest Ever January Sale

Hamburg - Overnight onboard

Hamburg Townhall

Itinerary Map

Tierpark Hagenbeck

Honfleur

Église Sainte Catherine

Le Jardin des Personnalités

Elbphilharmonie

Honfleur Port

exterior of Balmoral

Balmoral Sailing

Lido Lounge

Neptune Lounge

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No Fly Cruise

16 December 2026 (6 nights)
2 Adults Change
- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Interior Cabin from ~~Was £699~~ £680 per person 1 I
Ocean View Cabin from ~~Was £799 pp~~ £777 pp You save £22 pp 2 F
Single Superior Interior Cabin from ~~Was £899 pp~~ £874 pp You save £25 pp 1 M
Outside from ~~Was £899 pp~~ £874 pp You save £25 pp 2 L
Balcony Cabin from ~~Was £1,259 pp~~ £1,223 pp You save £36 pp 3 BA
Balcony Junior Suite from ~~Was £1,319 pp~~ £1,281 pp You save £38 pp 4 BJ
Single Balcony Cabin from ~~Was £1,759 pp~~ £1,708 pp You save £51 pp 3 J
Balcony Junior Suite from ~~Was £2,308 pp~~ £2,240 pp You save £68 pp 4 BJ

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Overview

4 Jacuzzis
2 spacious swimming pools
Complimentary afternoon tea
Dazzling entertainment in the Neptune Lounge
Arts and crafts in the Olsen Art Studio
A card room - perfect for an afternoon game of Bridge
An extensive library
4 Stylish Restaurants including The Ballindoch Restaurant
A fantastic selection of bars/lounges including the popular Lido Bar
A fully equipped Fitness Centre

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Your itinerary

DAY 1

Cruise departs from Southampton

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DAY 2

At Sea

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DAY 3-4

Hamburg - Overnight onboard

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DAY 5

At Sea

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DAY 6

Honfleur

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DAY 7

Southampton

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German Christmas Markets from Southampton

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What's included

Included

Drinks

On 2026 sailings selected house beer (by the glass), selected red, white and rosé wine (by the glass), and draught soft drinks, included with lunch and dinner. Available with waiter service only in selected venues, including the main, buffet and speciality restaurants. Non-alcoholic options are also available

Tips

Tips are now included in the Freedom Fare for 2026 sailings and beyond.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-fi

If you would like to use the internet onboard you can add a package from £8.50 - £12 per day depending on the length of the cruise. This can be added to your package after booking.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

Insurance

Have the peace of mind that you're covered. Contact us after you have made the booking if you would like us to add this to your package.

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.

Ship Facilities

Balmoral - By Fred. Olsen

Good for couples Over 50s Informal Small Ship

Year: 07/06/1988 · Refurbished: 01/11/2020 · 9 Decks · Max capacity: 1350 people

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Cruises on Balmoral

Cabins on Balmoral

Outside from £777
Cabina con vista mare £777 pp
Cabina vista mare singola £874 pp
Cabina superior vista mare £990 pp
Cabina vista mare superior singola £1,708 pp
Suite from £1,281
Junior suite con balcone £1,281 pp
Suite superior £1,397 pp
Marquee suite £1,620 pp
Premier suite £1,863 pp
Balcony from £1,223
Cabina con balcone superior £1,223 pp
Inside from £680
Cabina interna £680 pp
Cabina interna superior singola £757 pp
Cabina interna superior singola £874 pp

Outside from £777
Cabina con vista mare £777 pp
Cabina vista mare singola £874 pp
Cabina superior vista mare £990 pp
Cabina vista mare superior singola £1,708 pp
Suite from £1,281
Junior suite con balcone £1,281 pp
Suite superior £1,397 pp
Marquee suite £1,620 pp
Premier suite £1,863 pp
Balcony from £1,223
Cabina con balcone superior £1,223 pp
Inside from £680
Cabina interna £680 pp
Cabina interna superior singola £757 pp
Cabina interna superior singola £874 pp

Outside from £777
Cabina con vista mare £777 pp
Cabina vista mare singola £874 pp
Cabina superior vista mare £990 pp
Cabina vista mare superior singola £1,708 pp
Suite from £1,281
Junior suite con balcone £1,281 pp
Suite superior £1,397 pp
Marquee suite £1,620 pp
Premier suite £1,863 pp
Balcony from £1,223
Cabina con balcone superior £1,223 pp
Inside from £680
Cabina interna £680 pp
Cabina interna superior singola £757 pp
Cabina interna superior singola £874 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Balmoral

4.4

Based on 226 reviews

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Value for money

Entertainment

best small cruise ship i have cruised on

user

10+ cruises

15 Jan 2026

We really enjoyed our recent cruise to Norway on Balmoral. However, some public areas on board were too cold to sit in. The bar staff in the observatory were reduced to wearing coats and gloves on some days. The rear part of the Thistle restaurant and the Lido Bar were also very cold for much of the trip, with staff needing to wear coats there too. Because of this, passengers were all crammed together in the remaining public areas on board, meaning it became difficult to find somewhere to sit on the coldest days. Apart from this, the food and service were really good. The excursions we went on were very well organised and we enjoyed most of the entertainment. The pantomime was the highlight, funniest thing ever.

couple

2-5 cruises

7 Jan 2026

The young man you did the Scottish show was excellent. Enjoyed every minute. Including the brilliant tap dancing my another member of the entertainment team.

couple

2-5 cruises

19 Dec 2025

Amazing itinerary together with excellent weather Nice ship with decent entertainment Very good with solo travellers

user

10+ cruises

22 Nov 2025

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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.