Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 18 Sep 2026 | Southampton, England |
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| 19 Sep 2026 | At sea | ||
| 20 Sep 2026 | At sea | ||
| 21 Sep 2026 | Pauillac, France |
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| 22 Sep 2026 | Pauillac, France |
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| 23 Sep 2026 | Bilbao, Spain |
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| 24 Sep 2026 | Santander, Spain |
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| 25 Sep 2026 | At sea | ||
| 26 Sep 2026 | St Malo, France |
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| 27 Sep 2026 | Seine River, France |
Cruising | |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Rouen, France |
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| 28 Sep 2026 | Rouen, France |
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| 29 Sep 2026 | Seine River, France |
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| 30 Sep 2026 | Southampton, England |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Sail along the River Seine, only accessible to smaller ships
From Rouen, enjoy a tour to Paris to see it’s iconic landmarks
Visit Bordeaux from Pauillac and indulge in world-class wines
Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family, Balmoral is a classically styled ship exuding a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and a warming, home-from-home feel. Capable of carrying up to 1,350 guests in pure comfort, Balmoral is the newest and largest ship in the Fred. Olsen fleet but never feels overcrowded, ensuring those on board always enjoy ample space and receive Fred.’s renowned personal, attentive service.
But despite being the largest in the Fred. Olsen fleet, Balmoral is still small enough to take you through the scenic and winding Fjords of Norway, as well as being able to sail down size restricted European waterways such as the Kiel Canal, ensuring guests on board will benefit from Fred. Olsen’s smaller ship experience.
A range of dining options are available on Balmoral, with mouth-watering menus to suit all tastes on offer in the elegant restaurants; and the fantastic selection of bars and lounges are perfect for enjoying a pre-dinner drink, sumptuous afternoon tea and superb entertainment. The Marquee Bar has its very own evening Gin Menu, including a variety of premium gins; while the Observatory Lounge offers spectacular panoramic views from the bow of the ship and a glass dance floor designed for late-night entertainment. The broad spiral staircase at the heart of the ship is one of Balmoral’s key features, as is the stunning walkway towards the beautiful Ballindalloch Restaurant, where you can admire photographs and paintings from Fred.’s private collection.
There’s also a comfy pub with occasional live music or comedy, cabaret and shows in the Neptune Lounge, and the serene Atlantis Spa, where guests can treat themselves to a range of treatments from manicures to massages – the perfect holiday indulgence. Balmoral also features two swimming pools and bubbling Jacuzzis, ideal for keeping fit and for relaxing in the sunshine.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 218.18 metres
- Tonnage: 43,537 Tonnes
- Refurbished: 2008
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 1350
- Crew Nationality: International
- Officer Nationality: International
- Dining Staff Nationality: International
- Ship Registration: Bahamas
Ship Amenities
- 24 Hour Cabin Service
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Telephone
- Dual Voltage Power Supply – 220 volts – European 2 pin plug required
- Multi-channel TV & FOi interactive TV
- In cabin safe or safety deposit box
- Hair Dryer
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
Ship Facilities
- Library
- Card Room
- Jacuzzi
- Neptune Lounge
- Boutiques
- Photo Gallery
- Self Service Laundry
- Casino
- Lido Lounge
- Morning Light Pub
- Medical Centre
- Avon Restaurant
- Ballindalloch Restaurant
- Palms Cafe
- Spey Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Art Gallery
- Arts & Crafts Room
- Atlantis Spa
- Fitness Centre
- Future Cruise Sales
- Shore Tours Office
- Marquee Bar
- Observatory Lounge
- Bookmark Cafe
- Flower Shop
- Oriental Room
As a family-run cruise line, Fred. Olsen really take your experience personally. While the cruise industry has gone for bigger ships, brimming with more and more people, they have always believed that smaller is better. They treat passengers as guests, they dock at smaller ports in more interesting places and they avoid overcrowding both aboard and ashore. At capacity, their smaller ships will only ever sail with between 900 and 1,400 guests.
They have a small team of specialist itinerary planners. They take great pride in handcrafting each journey, to ensure they show you hidden gems as well as highlights on each of their sailings. It is a passion that has won them the Cruise Critic award for Best Itineraries for five consecutive years.
With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, you can cruise from seven regional UK ports to hundreds of destinations worldwide in the classic style and comfort aboard their smaller-sized ships.
Effective for all cruises departing from 1st January 2026, all of the following will be included in Fred Olsen’s Freedom Fares:
New additional inclusions from 1st Jan 2026: – House beer, wine and draught soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard^ – Shuttle buses when the port is more than one mile from the ship – Guided walks in port (weather dependent) – Fitness classes – Gratuities ^Inclusive drinks will be available in the main dining rooms, buffet and speciality restaurants during lunch and dinner only. This does not include The Poolside (on Bolette and Borealis), snack venues, afternoon tea or supper club.
Currently Included: – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffet afternoon tea and late-night buffet – Self-service tea and coffee available in selected venues, and in-cabin dining and snacks – All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, dancing and live music – Enrichment lectures and talks including local experts on all cruises longer than 14 nights – Use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym whilst cruising – A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day – Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point – Formal welcome and/or Captain`s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet – Port taxes
For all departures from 1st January 2026, Borealis will be exclusively an adults only ship.
Satisfaction Guarantee: Everything Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines do is carefully considered to ensure their guests have the most wonderful cruise experience possible. They are so confident you will enjoy the way they cruise, that they make you a satisfaction guarantee. If after a couple of days on board you find that it is not right for you, they will fly you back to the UK at their expense from the next available port and your cruise fare will be refunded in full. Conditions apply*
(*Satisfaction Guarantee (formerly The Olsen Way Promise) excludes Party Nights and cruises for 4 or less nights. The promise only applies to Bookings made for departures more than 12 weeks ahead. Satisfaction Guarantee only applies to Passengers who have contracted with FOCL and excludes cruises on vessels operated by FOCL but booked through third Party operators. Should you wish to invoke the Satisfaction Guarantee, you will need to inform Guest Relations within 48 hours of the Vessel’s departure from the original port of embarkation at the latest. FOCL will arrange and pay for a flight and/or transport back to the UK. FOCL will refund the cruise cost only but will not refund other costs.)
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This suite is approximately 430 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 11.
This suite has a sitting room, balcony and a bedroom with large double bed and bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe, hairdryer, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Smoking is permitted on room balconies. Guests also benefit from our Suite Dreams package, which includes a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, flowers in your Suite, luxury towels, complimentary water and much more to ensure your stay is even more comfortable, relaxing and memorable
This suite is approximately 390 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 10.
This suite has a bedroom with a large double bed and a sitting area, a bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe, hairdryer, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Smoking is permitted on room balconies. Guests also benefit from our Suite Dreams package, which includes a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, flowers in your Suite, luxury towels, complimentary water and much more to ensure your stay is even more comfortable, relaxing and memorable
This style of suite is approximately 275 square feet in size, and can be found on Highland Deck 10 and Bridge Deck 9.
This suite has a sitting area with a balcony and a bedroom with a twin or double bed. The bathroom has a bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe, hairdryer, mini-bar and/or fridge.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Smoking is permitted on room balconies. Guests also benefit from our Suite Dreams package, which includes a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, flowers in your Suite, luxury towels, complimentary water and much more to ensure your stay is even more comfortable, relaxing and memorable
This suite is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 10, Bridge Deck 9 and Lido Deck 8.
This suite has a bedroom with a sitting area and a balcony. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe, hairdryer, mini bar/fridge.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note, rooms 8057 and 8059 on lido deck are equipped for use by disabled passengers. Guests also benefit from our Suite Dreams package, which includes a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, flowers in your Suite, luxury towels, complimentary water and much more to ensure your stay is even more comfortable, relaxing and memorable
These rooms are approximately 190 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 9.
Slightly larger than a BC grade, these rooms have a balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
This room is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 8.
It has a picture window, bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
This room is approximately 180 square feet in size, and can be found on Lido Deck 8 and Bridge Deck 9.
It has a balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts)
Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Around 165 square feet in size, these rooms are located on the Lido Deck 8 and Main Deck 6. Fitted with everything you need for your stay, there’s a picture window too.
The bathroom has bath and/or shower, there’s interactive TV, hairdryer and safe.
*Rooms 8073, 8075, 8084 and 8086 on the Lido Deck are wheelchair accessible and have a fully restricted window.
Located on Atlantic Deck 5. Around 165 square feet, with a picture window; and have a bathroom with a shower or bath.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
These rooms are approximately 165 square feet in size, and can be found on Atlantic Deck 5 and Coral Deck 4.
They have a picture window (with the exception of rooms 5001 – 5008 which have portholes) and a bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
This room is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on the Coral Deck 4.
It has a picture window and a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
This room is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on Coral Deck 4 & Marina Deck 3.
It has 2 portholes, bathroom with a shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Our Superior Interior Rooms are approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 8, Bridge Deck 9 and Main Deck 6.
These rooms have a bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Please note, rooms 9048, 9056 and 9095 on Bridge Deck have been adapted for use by disabled passengers.
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on the Atlantic Deck 5.
It has a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Marina Deck 3 and Coral Deck 4.
It has a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
This suite is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 9.
This suite has a bedroom with sitting area and a balcony. The bathroom has a bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, interactive television, telephone, safe, hairdryer, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
*Please note that some of the JB grades have 2 beds, but are sold as Single Balcony Suites. Guests also benefit from our Suite Dreams package, which includes a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, flowers in your Suite, luxury towels, complimentary water and much more to ensure your stay is even more comfortable, relaxing and memorable
Single travellers can cruise in comfort and style on board Balmoral in one of the ship’s Single Superior Ocean View Rooms.
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 8.
It has a picture window, a bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Please note rooms 8061 and 8072 have a small balcony.
Single travellers can cruise in comfort and style on board Balmoral in one of the ship’s Single Ocean View Rooms.
This room is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on Coral Deck 4.
It has a picture window and a bathroom with a shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Please note that some of the K grades have 2 beds, but are sold as Single Ocean View rooms.
Single travellers can cruise in comfort and style on board Balmoral in one of the ship’s Single Ocean View Rooms.
This room is approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on the Marina Deck 3.
It has a porthole and a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Single travellers can cruise in comfort and style on board Balmoral in one of the ship’s Single Superior Interior Rooms.
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 9.
It has a bath and/or shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Single travellers can cruise in comfort and style on board Balmoral in one of the ship’s Single Interior Rooms.
These rooms are approximately 130 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 6 and Marina Deck 3.
They have a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include air conditioning, an interactive television, telephone, safe and a hairdryer.
All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
Owner’s Suite – further information to be added as soon as it is available.
Balcony Junior Suite – further information to be added as soon as it is available.
Superior Ocean View – further information to be added as soon as it is available.
This cabin is approximately 130 square feet in size and can be found on Main and Marina Decks.
This cabin grade has a bathroom with shower, and an interactive television.
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size. These cabins have a porthole, an en-suite bathroom with shower, and include an interactive television.
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size.
This grade of cabin has a picture window and a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
This room type has a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts).
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