- Balmoral
- Fred. Olsen
- 09 Dec 2018
Have just returned from a Spain Portugal and Canaries cruise aboard the lovely Balmoral, Everything, was as we had expected, the food staff are all a credit to Fred Olsen.
Christmas Markets from Southampton, 13 December 2018 (8 nights)
- Ship:
- Balmoral
- Line:
- Fred. Olsen
- Departure:
- Southampton
- Depart Date:
- 13th December 2018
- Duration:
- 8 nights | View itinerary
- Customer Rating:
- View 86 reviews
- Cruise Type:
- Cruise Only
- Sail through the Kiel Canal
- Visit the Christmas Markets of Copenhagen & Hamburg!
- See Bremerhaven's Zoo by the Sea
- Inside from
- £582 pp LLH guaranteed cabin fare
- Outside from
- £630 pp OS guaranteed cabin fare
- Balcony from
- £969 pp
- Suite from
- £1,069 pp
Holiday Features
- Ensuite accommodation
- All meals throughout the cruise
- Complimentary tea & coffee during the day and early evening.
- Tea & Coffee facilities in cabin
- All entertainment
- Daily onboard activities
- Sports & Leisure facilities
- Welcome and farewell cocktail parties
- All port taxes and fees
Cruise itinerary
| Day | Port | Due | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | PM | |
| 2 | At Sea | ||
| 3 |
Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven began life in 1827 and is now a busy international port, which also boasts a ‘zoo by the sea’, museums and an art gallery. It’s also the gateway to nearby Bremen, a city with over 1,200 years of history.
At Bremen’s heart is Market Square, with its attractive backdrop of Baroque and Renaissance architecture. It’s here that you’ll find many of the city’s most prominent buildings. Much of its history can be seen in the picturesque old quarter called ‘Schnoor’. The once narrow street called Böttcherstrasse, where artisans plied their trade, is now the city’s centre for art and culture.
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AM | PM |
| 4 | Kiel Canal Transit | ||
| 5 |
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid at the harbour entrance welcomes you to the friendly, cosmopolitan and timeless city of Copenhagen.
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AM | PM |
| 6 | Kiel Canal Transit | ||
| 7 |
Hamburg
Hamburg
One of Germany's most popular destinations, Hamburg is a fantastic city for a day trip. Follow in the footsteps of the Beatles as you explore their old stomping ground.
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AM | PM |
| 8 | At Sea | ||
| 9 | Southampton | AM |
Cabins on the Balmoral
Customer reviews for Balmoral
- Balmoral
- Fred. Olsen
- 08 Dec 2018
My first ever cruise was on board the Balmoral for 32 nights in October 2017 and I had a wonderful time. I have recently returned from a 2 week cruise on the same ship to the Canaries and Portugal and I was very disappointed. The cabin was very tired looking, in my opinion it needed a paint job and scrub down. The breakfast and lunches were very good, however the evening meals were no where near as good as they were last year. The entertainment was OK but nothing special. It didn't help that the 4 piece band who played in the Lido Bar were taken off the ship at a port of call for being drunk, and as a result, the last 4 nights of the cruise there was no live music in the Lido Bar, not even a DJ, just background Disco music. On the plus side, the staff were once again absolutely superb. A very disappointing cruise.
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- Fred. Olsen
- 02 Dec 2018
We have just returned from a 12 day mystery cruise. It was a really good holiday. The ship was comfortable, very clean and reasonably warm in the public areas, the food was excellent, the entertainment was first rate and the staff were exceedingly polite and responsive. The other passengers, who were mainly British and in our age group (50+), were very friendly. Getting on and off the boat was very easy. Our inside cabin on deck 4 at the rear of the boat was spacious, clean, warm with a good shower, but it creaked and groaned a bit when under way.
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Terms and Conditions
All Inclusive drinks upgrade offer is from £15pp per night. Not applicable on Cruise and Stay Packages. All guests per stateroom must purchase the drinks package
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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