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Fred. Olsen - Balmoral Cruise Ship

Balmoral Cruise Ship

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Balmoral Cruise Ship - Deck Plans

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Intro

Attracting a predominantly British clientele, Balmoral is a handsome, well built ship and the largest vessel in the Fred. Olsen fleet. She is spacious with a good selection of fine public rooms while still offering the sense of intimacy which Fred. Olsen’s loyal clientele insist on. Balmoral has been extensively refurbished to bring her in line with her sister ships and offers an elegant and comfortable cruise experience.

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Specifications

Built: 1988
Refitted: 2008
Tonnage: 43,000 grt
Length: 218.18 m
Beam: 28.2 m
Speed: 20 knots
Decks: 9
Complement: 1,340 passengers, 471 crew
Registry: Bahamas

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Cabins

Inside Lower Deck Cabin

Marina or Coral Decks (I) - Cabin with bathroom with shower. Approximately 160 sq ft.

Inside Upper Deck Cabin

Lido, Bridge, Main or Atlantic Decks (G/H) - Cabin with bathroom with shower and/or bath. Approximately 160 sq ft.

Outside Lower Deck Cabin

Marina or Coral Decks (E/F) - Cabin with picture window/porthole, bathroom with shower. Approximately 162 – 165 sq ft.

Outside Upper Deck Cabin

Atlantic or Coral Decks (C/D) - Cabin with picture window, bathroom with shower. Approximately 162 sq ft.

Outside Superior Cabin

Lido or Main Decks (B) - Cabin with picture window, bathroom with bath and/or shower. Approximately 162 ft.

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Dining

Balmoral offers a range of dining choices, from the splendid, yet inviting, main Ballindalloch Restaurant, Spey and Avon Rooms to the convenience and informality of the Yacht Club Café.

There are two sittings in the main restaurants in the evening at 6.30 and 8.30 pm. You will find at Restaurant Seating Card in your cabin on arrival, advising you of your table number and dining time for the cruise.

A complimentary cabin service menu operates on board between 10 am and 10pm every day (except during embarkation and disembarkation times), offering light snacks. Drinks are available 24 hours a day.

All restaurants operate a no smoking policy.

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Entertainment & Facilities

Balmoral offers quiet spaces in which to relax during lazy days at sea or choose from a range of entertainment including tennis on deck, fitness classes, quizzes or darts competitions and a variety of guest lectures or port talks . Details of all events on board will be detailed in the Daily Times newsletter, placed in your cabin each evening.

Restaurants - Main, Lounge and Marquee Decks
Pools - Lounge and Horizon Decks
Bars & Lounges - Lounge, Lido and Horizon Decks
Card Room - Lounge Deck
Library - Lounge Deck
Neptune Lounge - Lounge Deck
Spa & Gym - Marquee Deck
Shops - Lounge Deck
Internet Room – Lounge Deck
Medical Centre - Marina Deck
Photo Gallery - Main Deck
Launderette – Marina Deck

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Dress Code

Casual and comfortable during the day. Evenings range from smart casual (shirt & trousers) to semi formal (jacket & tie for gentlemen and casual elegance for ladies). Formal evenings require a suit or dinner jacket for men and a cocktail dress for ladies.

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Tipping

Gratuities are not included in the cost of the holiday and are left at your discretion. For guidance, we recommend £2 per passenger per day for cabin stewardesses and restaurant waiters.

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Guests With Special Needs

9 wheelchair accessible cabins. The wheelchair cabins have been equipped for use by disabled passengers. Full details are available on request. Please call our Special Needs department on 0871 622 4176 prior to booking.

Balmoral Cruise Ship - Smoking Policy