Charming Spanish Cities & Autumn Warmth from Southampton, 30 September 2026 (8 nights)

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Cruise

Flight

30 September 2026

8 nights

Balmoral

Fred. Olsen

London Airports

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Inside from ~~Was £999 pp~~ £970 pp You save £29 pp 1 I
Outside from ~~Was £1,239 pp~~ £1,202 pp You save £37 pp 2 F
Inside from ~~Was £1,359 pp~~ £1,319 pp You save £40 pp 1 M
Outside from ~~Was £1,649 pp~~ £1,600 pp You save £49 pp 2 K
Balcony from ~~Was £2,199 pp~~ £2,134 pp You save £65 pp 3 BA
Suite from ~~Was £2,359 pp~~ £2,289 pp You save £70 pp 4 BJ

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Deposit from £150 pp*

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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Tips Included

Transfers included

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Your itinerary

DAY 1

Cruise departs from Southampton

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DAY 2-3

At Sea

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DAY 4

Vigo

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DAY 5

At Sea

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DAY 6

Cadiz

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DAY 7

Malaga

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DAY 8

Cartagena, Spain

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DAY 9

Alicante

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DAY 9

Fly to the UK

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Charming Spanish Cities & Autumn Warmth from Southampton

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Deposit from £150 pp*

What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

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 £1,202
Ocean View £1,202 pp
Superior Ocean View £1,513 pp
Single Ocean View £1,600 pp
Suite from £2,289
Balcony Junior Suite £2,289 pp
Superior Suite £2,599 pp
Marquee Suite £2,910 pp
Premier Suite £3,298 pp
Balcony from £2,134
Balcony Cabin £2,134 pp
Inside from £970
Interior Room £970 pp
Superior Interior Room £1,125 pp
Single Superior Interior £1,319 pp

Outside from £1,202
Ocean View £1,202 pp
Superior Ocean View £1,513 pp
Single Ocean View £1,600 pp
Suite from £2,289
Balcony Junior Suite £2,289 pp
Superior Suite £2,599 pp
Marquee Suite £2,910 pp
Premier Suite £3,298 pp
Balcony from £2,134
Balcony Cabin £2,134 pp
Inside from £970
Interior Room £970 pp
Superior Interior Room £1,125 pp
Single Superior Interior £1,319 pp

Outside from £1,202
Ocean View £1,202 pp
Superior Ocean View £1,513 pp
Single Ocean View £1,600 pp
Suite from £2,289
Balcony Junior Suite £2,289 pp
Superior Suite £2,599 pp
Marquee Suite £2,910 pp
Premier Suite £3,298 pp
Balcony from £2,134
Balcony Cabin £2,134 pp
Inside from £970
Interior Room £970 pp
Superior Interior Room £1,125 pp
Single Superior Interior £1,319 pp

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

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Balmoral

4.4

Based on 218 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

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Value for money

Entertainment

The food was really good. Plenty of choice. All the staff went out there way to help. Entertainment was really good every night. The Balmoral was very clean. Staff always cleaning. Our cabin was very spacious and the house keeper kept our room lovely. The only down side was a small bottle of water in the cabin was £3. I thought it would be included in the cabin.

couple

2-5 cruises

3 Oct 2025

A perfect size of ship for us plenty of room to move around all the areas and never too busy . The food was well presented and overall was good quality.

couple

2-5 cruises

18 Sep 2025

Excellent service from a delightful crew.

couple

10+ cruises

16 Sep 2025

Ship is dated in places and needs a revamp. Shows were okay but two repeat acts, one guy a comedian who was funny the other girl comedian/singer was a better singer the comedian. Staff good. Restaurants okay, but I think the times when they are open are very regimented. Food was okay but not brilliant. I wouldn’t go on a Fred Olsen cruise again as clientele is very old. Also there was a serious outbreak of gastroenteritis halfway through the cruise, we have never had this on a cruise before.

couple

6-10 cruises

16 Sep 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.