* on cruises longer than two nights
* on cruises longer than two nights
Balmoral is Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, and with that comes a wonderfully intimate cruising experience. On board, you’ll find four restaurants, a speciality dining venue, nine bars and lounges, two pools, and generous open decks, all designed for relaxed days at sea and evenings spent among familiar faces.
Balmoral’s compact size is her greatest asset. She can navigate places larger ships simply cannot reach, from Norway’s Åkrafjord, where she passes beneath a low-hanging cable en route to the spectacular Langfoss waterfall, to France’s River Seine, winding through the Normandy countryside to Rouen. She’s even able to sail the Kiel Canal, lowering her mast to glide beneath its bridges while bigger ships must divert around Denmark.
A nod to her heritage sits proudly on her bow: Balmoral’s crest replicates Balmoral Castle, the Scottish residence of the British royal family, reflecting Fred. Olsen’s long-standing links with Scotland, where the family still holds an estate today.
Dining on board Balmoral ranges from elegant, waiter-served evenings to relaxed, self-serve dining, with a speciality restaurant for something a little different.
Balmoral’s public spaces are designed for quiet relaxation as much as sociable evenings.
Evenings on board bring a lively mix of music, socialising and classic cruise ship charm.
Balmoral is Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, and with that comes a wonderfully intimate cruising experience. On board, you’ll find four restaurants, a speciality dining venue, nine bars and lounges, two pools, and generous open decks, all designed for relaxed days at sea and evenings spent among familiar faces.
Balmoral’s compact size is her greatest asset. She can navigate places larger ships simply cannot reach, from Norway’s Åkrafjord, where she passes beneath a low-hanging cable en route to the spectacular Langfoss waterfall, to France’s River Seine, winding through the Normandy countryside to Rouen. She’s even able to sail the Kiel Canal, lowering her mast to glide beneath its bridges while bigger ships must divert around Denmark.
A nod to her heritage sits proudly on her bow: Balmoral’s crest replicates Balmoral Castle, the Scottish residence of the British royal family, reflecting Fred. Olsen’s long-standing links with Scotland, where the family still holds an estate today.
Dining on board Balmoral ranges from elegant, waiter-served evenings to relaxed, self-serve dining, with a speciality restaurant for something a little different.
Balmoral’s public spaces are designed for quiet relaxation as much as sociable evenings.
Evenings on board bring a lively mix of music, socialising and classic cruise ship charm.
Balmoral offers 710 well-appointed rooms and suites across nine decks, from cosy interior cabins to spacious suites with private balconies, each designed with guests’ comfort firmly in mind.
Positioned close to lifts and stairs across four decks, the Interior Cabin covers everything you need for a relaxing stay without the extras you don’t.
Found on Coral and Atlantic Decks, the Ocean View Cabin keeps things simple and comfortable, with a picture window framing whatever’s passing outside. It’s an ideal base for guests who’d rather spend their pennies on shore excursions than square footage.
On Lido and Bridge Decks, the Balcony Cabin gives you a private slice of outdoor space alongside a bright, welcoming interior. It’s an easy place to start the day with a coffee in hand and the sea air on your face.
Spread across Highland and Bridge Decks, the Superior Suite offers plenty of room to unwind, with large windows drawing in the sea views from every angle. Step out onto your private balcony and settle into a sun lounger as the coastline slips by.
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