Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | Balmoral | 2012 | Cruises from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family operated company with a Norwegian heritage going back a over 150 years.

On board you will discover a British atmosphere and a high standard of accommodation with a friendly 'home from home' feel.

Fred. Olsen ships are of a small to medium size by today's standards and appeal to passengers who don't like the idea of flying as they offer round trip cruises from a growing number of UK ports including Dover, Southampton, Portsmouth, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leith.

Balmoral is the newest and largest ship in the Fred. Olsen fleet and offers an excellent choice of facilities but is still classed as a small ship compared to most other cruise lines offerings.  The ship has a Scottish theme, aptly named after the Royal Family's Scottish residence - the Ballindalloch Restaurant is named after a Speyside village and castle; while the ship's other two formal restaurants, Avon and Spey are named in honour of two of Scotland's loveliest salmon rivers.

A good range of facilities are available onboard including swimming pool, hot tubs, gym, most ships with golf nets, health and beauty salons, library plus a range of optional activities.

Fred. Olsen Cruises also offer popular themed packages available on selected cruise itinerary's - ArtsClub, Flagship Golf and a  Civilisations Programme. (extra charges apply and these must be pre-booked at the time of booking).

	Balmoral Rating: Superior / 4 Star	Ship Stats   Built 1988 Refurbished 2008 Tonnage/Size 43,000 - Medium Total Passengers 1340 Total Crew 510 Total Cabins 710 Length 218.8 m (714.7 ft) Beam 28.2 m (92.5 ft) Service Speed 20.0 knots Sister Ships   Fellow Passengers? Mainly British. Currency £ GBP   Tipping: Discretional, but as a guide budget at £4 per person per day.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines 2012 Southampton No Fly Cruises

Cruising aboard a Fred. Olsen cruise, you will find that you are treated as an individual rather than just a cabin number. The crew will often remember your name and drink preference and this level of personal service contributes to the high levels of repeat business which Fred. Olsen is renowned for. 

Itineraries include the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Baltic's, Far East, South America and Round the World plus many others.

Facilities aboard Fred Olsen Cruises Balmoral Cruise Ship:

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines 2012 Southampton No Fly Cruises