River Cities of France & Portugal from Newcastle, 2 April 2026 (14 nights)

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Ship Balmoral  -  Fred. Olsen
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Ocean View Cabin from £2,038 per person
  • Overview of a Ocean View Cabin Ocean View Cabin from Was £2,199 pp £2,038 pp You save £161 pp
  • Overview of a Single Ocean View Cabin Single Ocean View Cabin from Was £3,649 pp £3,542 pp You save £107 pp
  • Overview of a Balcony Cabin Balcony Cabin from Was £4,199 pp £4,075 pp You save £124 pp
  • Overview of a Balcony Junior Suite Balcony Junior Suite from Was £4,499 pp £4,269 pp You save £230 pp
  • Overview of a Single Balcony Cabin Single Balcony Cabin from Was £5,599 pp £5,434 pp You save £165 pp
  • Overview of a Balcony Junior Suite Balcony Junior Suite from Was £8,548 pp £8,110 pp You save £438 pp
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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 Newcastle
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  • DAY 2
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 3
    Honfleur
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  • DAY 4-5
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 6
    Lisbon
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  • DAY 7
    Leixões, Portugal
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  • DAY 8
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 9
    at sea
    Gironde & Garonne Rivers - Cruising
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  • DAY 9-10
    Bordeaux - Overnight onboard
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  • DAY 11
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 12
    at sea
    Seine River - Cruising
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  • DAY 12-13
    Rouen - Overnight onboard
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  • DAY 14
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 15
    Newcastle
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River Cities of France & Portugal from Newcastle
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What's included

Included

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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

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

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

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

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Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

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

Extras

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Cabins on Balmoral

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  • Outside from £2,038
  • Ocean View £2,038 pp
  • Superior Ocean View £2,474 pp
  • Single Ocean View £3,542 pp
  • Single Balcony Cabin £5,434 pp
  • Suite from £4,269
  • Balcony Junior Suite £4,269 pp
  • Superior Suite £4,657 pp
  • Marquee Suite £4,851 pp
  • Premier Suite £5,627 pp
  • Balcony from £4,075
  • Balcony Cabin £4,075 pp
Select cabin
  • Outside from £2,038
  • Ocean View £2,038 pp
  • Superior Ocean View £2,474 pp
  • Single Ocean View £3,542 pp
  • Single Balcony Cabin £5,434 pp
  • Suite from £4,269
  • Balcony Junior Suite £4,269 pp
  • Superior Suite £4,657 pp
  • Marquee Suite £4,851 pp
  • Premier Suite £5,627 pp
  • Balcony from £4,075
  • Balcony Cabin £4,075 pp
Select cabin
  • Outside from £2,038
  • Ocean View £2,038 pp
  • Superior Ocean View £2,474 pp
  • Single Ocean View £3,542 pp
  • Single Balcony Cabin £5,434 pp
  • Suite from £4,269
  • Balcony Junior Suite £4,269 pp
  • Superior Suite £4,657 pp
  • Marquee Suite £4,851 pp
  • Premier Suite £5,627 pp
  • Balcony from £4,075
  • Balcony Cabin £4,075 pp
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Ocean View

from £2,038 per person

With ample space and lots of natural light, these cabins are perfect for guests wanting stunning sea views anytime of day.

Cabin Size 165 square feet

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Superior Ocean View

from £2,474 per person

With large windows letting in lots of natural light, you can enjoy sensational sea views in these comfortable A Grade cabins.

Cabin Size 165 - 200 square feet

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Single Ocean View

from £3,542 per person

With a window or porthole, these cabins are perfect for solo travellers looking for lots of natural light and ocean views.

Cabin Size 140 square feet

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Balcony Cabin

from £4,075 per person

Spacious cabins with large windows and a balcony, perfect for enjoying sensational ocean views and the refreshing sea breeze.

Cabin Size 248 - 260 square feet

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Balcony Junior Suite

from £4,269 per person

Kick back and relax inside and out in this homely suite, complete with a comfy seating space and your own private balcony.

Cabin Size 200 - 276 square feet

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Superior Suite

from £4,657 per person

Take in the open ocean from your balcony or seating area in these elevated suites, complete with the Suite Dreams package.

Cabin Size 275 square feet

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Marquee Suite

from £4,851 per person

With plenty of space to relax inside and out, these luxurious suites come with a balcony and the Suite Dreams package.

Cabin Size 390 - 472 square feet

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Single Balcony Cabin

from £5,434 per person

Cosy cabins with their own balcony perfect for solo travellers looking for stunning ocean views and a fresh sea breeze.

Cabin Size 218 square feet

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Premier Suite

from £5,627 per person

Elegant suites located on the upper decks, these luxury suites come complete with a large balcony and separate sitting area.

Cabin Size 430 - 601 square feet

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

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Balmoral

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Based on 226 reviews
Cabin
4
Service
5
Excursions
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Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for money
4
Entertainment
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best small cruise ship i have cruised on

user
user
10+ cruises
15 Jan 2026
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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
couple
2-5 cruises
7 Jan 2026
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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
couple
2-5 cruises
19 Dec 2025
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Amazing itinerary together with excellent weather Nice ship with decent entertainment Very good with solo travellers

user
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.