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Balmoral

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Overview


Our smallest ship, Balmoral, is a classic gem, offering an intimate cruising experience. She has wonderful facilities - five beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for when Balmoral is scenic cruising.



Our smallest ship, Balmoral, is a classic gem, offering an intimate cruising experience. She has wonderful facilities - five beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for when Balmoral is scenic cruising.

Thanks to her smaller size, Balmoral is perfectly suited to sailing narrow waterways and docking closer to the heart of destinations that larger ships can’t reach.

She can navigate Norway’s scenic Åkrafjord, sailing beneath a low-hanging cable that blocks bigger vessels, and reach Langfoss – widely regarded as one of Norway’s most spectacular waterfalls. In France, Balmoral can journey along the scenic River Seine, winding past picturesque countryside and charming villages en route to the beautiful town of Rouen in Normandy. She’s also able to sail the Kiel Canal – passing through its lock and gliding beneath low bridges (with her mast lowered), while larger ships must divert north of Denmark to access the Baltic.

Balmoral's crest proudly replicates the British royal family's Scottish residence Balmoral Castle, with a nod to Fred. Olsen's historic links with Scotland and where the family still have an estate today.

Ship Statistics
Year Built 1987
Refurbished 2024
Length 715 ft
Width 104 ft
Tonnage 43,537
Speed 18
Passenger Capacity 1,325
Crew Size 537
No. of Deck 10
No. of Cabin 710
No. of large Cabin 123
No. of wheelchair Cabin 9
Services & Amenities
Bar YES
Lounge YES
Cafe YES
Games Room YES
Library YES
Shop YES
Facilities
Double or Twin Configuration YES
Lounge Area YES
Dining Area YES
Shower YES
Room Service Available YES
Mini Bar (Additional Cost) YES
TV YES
Safe YES
Hair Dryer YES
Telephone YES
Desk YES
Exclusive YES
Bath YES
Suite Benefits YES
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost) YES
One Single Bed YES
Toiletries Provided YES
Twin YES

  • Observatory
  • Marquee Bar
  • Jacuzzis
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sun Deck
  • Games Court
  • Golf Net

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  • Spey Restaurant
  • Avon Restaurant
  • Atlantis Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Owner's Suite
  • Balcony Junior Suites
  • Premier Suites
  • Superior Suites
  • Marquee Suites

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  • Laundry Room
  • The Bridge
  • Balcony Cabins
  • Superior Interior Cabins
  • Single Interior Cabins
  • Single Balcony Suite
  • Balcony Junior Suite
  • Superior Suite
  • Marquee Suite

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  • Lido Bar
  • Colours & Tastes Restaurant
  • Lido Bar
  • Sports TV
  • Superior Ocean View Cabins
  • Single Ocean View Cabins
  • Single Superior Ocean View Cabins
  • Balcony Junior Suites
  • Superior Interior Cabins
  • Balcony Cabins

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  • Jacuzzis
  • Swimming Pool
  • Scoops Ice Cream
  • Tea & Coffee Station
  • Thistle Buffet Restaurant
  • Morning Light Pub
  • Earth Room
  • Bookmark Café
  • Card Room
  • Open Promenade
  • Botanical Room
  • Future Cruise Information
  • Boutiques
  • Neptune Bar
  • Neptune Lounge

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  • Ballindalloch Restaurant
  • Floral Blooms Shop
  • Photo Gallery
  • Guest Services
  • Destination Services
  • Sea Cove Shop
  • Oriental Tea Room
  • Superior Ocean View
  • Single Interior Cabin
  • Interior Cabin

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  • Ocean View Cabins
  • Interior Cabins
  • Superior Ocean View Cabins

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  • Superior Ocean View Cabins
  • Ocean View Cabins
  • Interior Cabins
  • Single Ocean View Cabins

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  • Laundry Room
  • Olsen Art Studio
  • Medical Centre
  • Single Ocean View Cabins
  • Ocean View Cabins
  • Interior Cabins
  • Single Interior Cabins
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Ballindalloch Restaurant (complimentary)

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Spey & Avon Restaurants (complimentary)

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The Bookmark Café (complimentary)

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Traditional Afternoon Tea (cover)

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Colours & Tastes (cover)

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Room Service (complimentary)

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Thistle Restaurant (complimentary)

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You’ll find a range of cabins and suites on board our ships, so you can choose the cabin type, layout and price to suit you. Much of the accommodation has been refitted as part of our extensive, fleet-wide refurbishment programme making the stylish, comfortable cabins even more of a home from home.

We've thought of everything to ensure your time on board with us is as enjoyable, relaxing and carefree as possible.

All of our cabins are equipped with climate control, an interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, fridge (which can be stocked as a mini-bar) and tea and coffee making facilities as standard.

Our SUITE DREAMS PACKAGE

Offered with our compliments in all our Suites, our Suite Dreams package includes a few little luxuries to make your time on board Balmoral even more special.

Priority check-in and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival will ensure you're perfectly relaxed when you are first welcomed into your suite. Daily canapés and a fruit basket are also available, as are comfortable bathrobes and slippers. Binoculars are on hand, along with a world atlas, for you to use - ideal for our Scenic Discoveries, where you'll marvel at the beautiful islands, lochs and seascapes Balmoral will cruise past.

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Owner's Suite
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Premier Suite
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Marquee Suite
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Superior Suite
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Balcony Junior Suite
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Single Balcony Suite
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Balcony Room
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Single Balcony Cabin
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Superior Ocean View
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Superior Ocean View
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Superior Ocean View
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Ocean View (D)
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Ocean View (E)
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Single Ocean View
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Ocean View (F)
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Single Ocean View
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Superior Interior Room
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Single Superior Interior
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Interior Cabin (H)
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Interior Cabin (I)
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Single Interior Room
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Little Skippers Club

Beyond our Signature Experiences, there is so much more to enjoy while you are on board with us.

Once on board, you will find a copy of the Daily Times in your cabin every evening. This will tell you all about the activities and events available on the following day. But in the meantime, here is a taste of what you can enjoy...

FUN AND GAMES, QUIZZES AND PUZZLES

To ensure there’s always something stimulating and fun for your time on board, our entertainment team run a fabulous programme of activities every single day.

These include traditional deck games like Quoits, Deck Tennis and Shuffleboard as well as challenging quizzes, Bridge tournaments in our dedicated Card Room and puzzles you can solve with fellow guests.

Or, perhaps join our friendly Book Club, held in an inviting, sociable area, where you can openly and informally debate your thoughts and opinions on best-selling lighter reads, crime thrillers, traditional or contemporary classics with other like-minded guests.

THEATRE, MUSIC AND DANCE

Each of our three beautiful ships has its own Theatre Company, who proudly present live musical shows for our guests.

Our Companies are regularly joined by visiting professional artists and performers, comedians and illusionists to ensure a constantly varying programme.

No cruise experience is complete, of course, without live music and each of our ships has its own house band. We also bring classical musicians, bands, soloists and singers on board to create a wonderful programme of live music, performances and recitals.

For those who love to dance, we hold plenty of classes. Our Dance Hosts are on-hand to accompany the more proficient or teach steps for those keen to learn.

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The Marquee Bar
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The Observatory
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Lido Bar and Lounge
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Morning Light Pub
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The Oriental Tea Room
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Neptune Lounge
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Card Room
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Library
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Boutique Shopping
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The Botanical Room
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Pools & Jacuzzis
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Atlantis Spa and Salon
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Fitness Centre
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Fitness Classes