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Balmoral

81 sailings in 2026–28, from £699 per person — see the deals.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Balmoral cruise ship
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Built1988
Refurbished2008
Gross tonnage43,537 GT
Passengers1,309
Length217.9 m

Balmoral is a 43,537-tonne ship operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, carrying 1,309 passengers. Built in 1988 and refurbished in 2008, the vessel measures 217.9 metres in length and offers a range of cruise itineraries across multiple regions.

The ship sails to ten distinct destinations, including the Caribbean, Northern Lights & Arctic Norway, and the Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands. Guests can also explore Norwegian Fjords, Baltic ports, and Adriatic & Croatia coastlines, alongside cruises to Western Mediterranean and Spain, Portugal & France regions.

Departing from the UK

Balmoral departs from three UK ports: Southampton, Portsmouth, and Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith). This gives UK holidaymakers flexibility in choosing their departure point for exploring European and long-haul destinations.

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