Balmoral 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

Refurbished: 2008
Tonnage: 43,537 Tonnes
Length: 218.18 metres
Beam: 28.2 metres
Draft: 24 ft
Speed: 18.5 knots
Ship registration: Bahamas
Passenger capacity (dbl): 1350
Passenger space: 32.62 ft/pass
Crew nationality: International
Officer nationality: International
Dining nationality: International

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

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A - Superior Ocean View

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)

B - Superior Ocean View

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.

C - Superior Ocean View

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).

J - Superior Ocean View Single

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.

Run of Superior Outside

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.

D - Ocean View

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).

E - Ocean View

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).

K - Single Ocean View

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.

F - Ocean View (Porthole)

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).

PS - Premier Suite

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

L - Single Ocean View (Porthole)

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).

Run of Outside Standard

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.

G - Superior Interior

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.

M - Superior Single Interior

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).

H - Interior

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).

I - Interior

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).

N - Single Interior

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).

Run of Inside

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.

MS - Marquee Suite

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

SS - Superior Suite

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

JB - Single Balcony Suite

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

BJ - Balcony Junior Suite

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

BA - Superior Balcony

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.

BC - Balcony

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.

Atlantic Deck

05

Bridge Deck

09

Coral Deck

04

Highland Deck

10

Lido Deck

08

Lounge Deck

07

Main Deck

06

Marina Deck

03

Marquee Deck

11