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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
Get closer to your destination with Fred.Olsen's small ships! PLUS All Inclusive Drinks Upgrade available From Just £24.99 Per Person Per Night on 2025 sailings!
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.
No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.
Extras
Drinks
Some teas, coffees and soft drinks will be included but alcoholic drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you can buy individually at the bar or buy the Premium Drinks Package (see details below).
Drinks Package
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.
Tips
Typically, gratuities are charged at £5.00 per person, per day for guests aged 12 and over. While very much appreciated, these gratuities are voluntary, and therefore can be adjusted or removed completely at Guest Services on board the ship if you wish.
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.
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.
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.
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 CouplesOver 50sInformalSmall Ship
Year: 07/06/1988
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Refurbished: 01/11/2020
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9 Decks
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Max capacity: 1350 people
To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call
020 3991 1166
Customer reviews for Balmoral
4.4
Based on 170 reviews
Cabin
4
Service
5
Excursions
4
Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for money
4
Entertainment
4
Everything was amazing - The on-board facilities, the food, the shore trips, and the evening entertainment. The crew were also extremely polite and friendly. On board there was plenty of games and entertainment to suit all tastes.
user
6-10 cruises
26 Apr 2025
Lots of comfortable areas to sit and relax. Everyone was very friendly. There is lots of outdoor seating and the heated pool and Jacuzzis were just perfect. Staff and fellow cruisers were very friendly. Overall a great cruise.
couple
10+ cruises
25 Apr 2025
Nice surroundings amazing food lots of space.
Awful UHT milk and you have to pay for decent coffee
Excursions very expensive
couple
2-5 cruises
21 Apr 2025
I love the Balmoral. The ship isn’t too big and there is plenty of space. All the dining area are pleasant but the Spey and Avon are particularly nice having beautiful sea views.
Although I had an interior cheaper cabin it was very comfortable and conveniently furnished.
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.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
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Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights from Rosyth, 2 August 2025 (5 nights)
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Rosyth
DAY 1
02 Aug 2025
With excellent transport links to the vibrant city of Edinburgh, Rosyth is an idyllic village nestled on the east coast Scotland. Whether you're looking to escape on a day trip to the city or are looking to soak up the quiet life of the quaint countryside, Rosyth is a great starting point for a range of adventures. Discover creatures of the sea at Deep-sea World, explore Edinburgh Castle for stunning views from Castle Rock, and shop along Royal Mile for souvenirs.
At Sea
DAY 2
03 Aug 2025
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
Ulvik
DAY 3
04 Aug 2025
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Cruising Hardangerfjord
DAY 3
04 Aug 2025
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Haugesund
DAY 4
05 Aug 2025
Where Vikings and kings once used to rule, Haugesund is now home to rugged landscapes, cultural celebrations, extreme sports and fantastic shopping in the city centre. For a taste of traditional Norse history, visit the Nordvegen History Centre where kids can dress up as Vikings. For active outdoorsmen, a guided hike to Langfoss waterfall is an unforgettable experience, though the steep cliffs are not for the faint of heart! Finally, take a walk around the city for dining, shopping and fun festivals.
Things to do in Haugesund:
Haraldshaugen
A national moment in Haugesund, Haraldshaugen is a moment that was built in 1872 to commemorate Norway’s unification, under the rule of the 19th century King Harald Fairhair. A prominent historical landmark, it’s a short bus or taxi ride from the cruise port.
Djupadalen
If you’re in port for most of the day and you fancy stretching your legs, the Djupadalen hiking trail is just the ticket. Along the way you’ll see an array of wildlife, flowers and trees. A beautiful walk that’s well worth a go for those fitness fanatics, it’s a more tranquil activity to enjoy during your time in Haugesund.
Nordvegen History Centre
If you want a true taste of Norway, head to the Nordvegen History Centre, where you’ll be greeted with ‘real’ vikings' before discovering the fascinating history of this beautiful country. Perfect for those wanting to find out more about Norway and its captivating past.
Karmsundet - Cruising
DAY 4
05 Aug 2025
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At Sea
DAY 5
06 Aug 2025
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
Rosyth
DAY 6
07 Aug 2025
With excellent transport links to the vibrant city of Edinburgh, Rosyth is an idyllic village nestled on the east coast Scotland. Whether you're looking to escape on a day trip to the city or are looking to soak up the quiet life of the quaint countryside, Rosyth is a great starting point for a range of adventures. Discover creatures of the sea at Deep-sea World, explore Edinburgh Castle for stunning views from Castle Rock, and shop along Royal Mile for souvenirs.
Drinks Package
Drinks Package
Enhance your stay on a Fred Olsen cruise. Enjoy house wines and spirits, selected branded beers and ciders, and a selection soft drinks by the glass. You are also entitled to 50% off selected premium and branded drinks.
How to book
You can add the drinks package when booking your cruise, up to 6 days prior to your departure date or onboard by going to guest services and have them add it to your cabin account (subject to availability and only on days 1 and 2 of your sailing). You cannot book onboard if your cruise is less than 5 nights.
Included
Wines
Beers & Ciders
Spirits
Cocktail of the Day
Mocktail of the Day
Soft Drinks
Excluded
Room service orders
Mini Bar Items
Terms and Conditions
The “Drinks Package Upgrade for F.OCL Cruise Holidays”, shall include, where possible, selected house beers, house cider in cans, house wines, house spirits, draught (post-mix on pump) soft drinks and mineral or spring water by the glass.
Excluded from the Drinks Package Upgrade are champagne, special selection red, white and rosé wines, sparkling and dessert wines, cocktails, bottled water, drinks ordered on room service (other than those listed in the room), mini-bar drinks, coffees and teas served in The Bookmark Café, drinks taken ashore, and drinks ordered via duty free or via cabin shopping.
Guests who purchase our Drinks Package Upgrade package can also save 50% off premium and branded drinks, other red, rosé and white wines (excluding Champagne or sparkling wine) cocktails and bottled water.
House spirits will be served in single measures and one drink to be ordered per person, per transaction.
For the avoidance of doubt, any Guest entitled to the “Drinks Package Upgrade” must order each drink for themselves.
The quantity of drinks that FOCL can carry on board any vessel is limited by the size of the vessel and it is possible that certain drinks included within the
Drinks Package Upgrade may be unavailable from time to time, in which case the
Guest shall not be entitled to any refund.
Subject to availability, guests can book our Drinks Drinks Upgrade once on board the ship, for £34.99 per person, per night (cruises of six nights duration and above) and £45 per person per night (cruises of five nights duration). Please note the Drinks Package Upgrade is not available to book on board your ship for cruises of one to four nights.
Those booked under a concession, or as a prize winner, will be charged the on board price.
Once the cruise has commenced, the All Inclusive upgrade package cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable.
The Drinks Package Upgrade must be booked at least 6 days prior to departure.
The Drinks Package Upgrade must be booked for all guests on a booking, with the exception of children/youths where the purchase is not compulsory (For example, if two guests are sharing a cabin and only one wishes to book the All Inclusive
Upgrade, it must still be booked for both guests).
Children/youths are charged at the same price as adults, when the adults are charged at £35 per person per night, with the exception of cruises of five nights duration where the Drinks Package Upgrade if free for children/youths.
Please note that the Drinks Package Upgrade is only available for beverages served on board and does not extend to pre or post cruise arrangements, hotels, flights or any establishment ashore. The cost of the Drinks Package Upgrade is calculated on the cruise duration and not the entire holiday duration.
On board purchase of the Drinks Package Upgrades must be made no later than the end of the second day of the cruise.
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