Balmoral
75 sailings in 2026–28, from £749 per person — see the deals.
| Built | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Refurbished | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 43,537 GT |
| Passengers | 1,309 |
| Length | 217.9 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.
Balmoral sails to
- Spain, Portugal & France (16)
- Canary Islands & Madeira (14)
- Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands (11)
- Norwegian Fjords (11)
- Western Mediterranean (8)
- British Isles (5)
- Baltic (3)
- Netherlands & Belgium (3)
- Adriatic & Croatia (1)
- Caribbean (1)
- Mediterranean (1)
- Northern Lights & Arctic Norway (1)
Balmoral sails from
Current Balmoral deals (75)
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Country-Hopping from Greece to Tenerife
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 11 nights · Fly-cruise · 19 Nov 2026
from £1,699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 21 nights · Fly-cruise · 19 Nov 2026
from £2,289 pp · Interior Cabin
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Canaries Escape with the Fleet Fiesta
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 10 nights · Fly-cruise · 30 Nov 2026
from £1,299 pp · Interior Cabin
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Festive France & Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 6 nights · from Southampton · 10 Dec 2026
from £1,199 pp · Superior Ocean View
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German Christmas Markets
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 6 nights · from Southampton · 16 Dec 2026
from £999 pp · Ocean View
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Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 15 nights · from Southampton · 22 Dec 2026
from £4,399 pp · Superior Ocean View
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Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Southampton · 6 Jan 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 13 nights · from Southampton · 20 Jan 2027
from £1,349 pp · Interior Cabin
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Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Southampton · 2 Feb 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Colours & Cultures of Morocco
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 12 nights · from Southampton · 16 Feb 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Southampton · 28 Feb 2027
from £2,099 pp · Interior Cabin
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A Taste of Spain & Portugal
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 11 nights · from Southampton · 14 Mar 2027
from £1,149 pp · Interior Cabin
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63 more Balmoral cruises
Spain, Portugal & France (12)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar | 4 May 2027 | 14 | Balmoral | £2,499 | View ↗ |
| Vineyards & Harbours of France | 18 Jun 2027 | 10 | Balmoral | £1,349 | View ↗ |
| France with Bordeaux & the River Seine | 19 Jul 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,199 | View ↗ |
| Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse | 28 Jul 2027 | 11 | Balmoral | £2,549 | View ↗ |
| Rivers, Harbours & Vineyards of France | 12 Sep 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,149 | View ↗ |
| Spain & Portugal Autumn Warmth | 30 Sep 2027 | 7 | Balmoral | £849 | View ↗ |
| Spain, Portugal & the Rivieras of France & Italy | 30 Sep 2027 | 16 | Balmoral | £1,699 | View ↗ |
| Sunlit Shores of Southern Spain | 13 Dec 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £899 | View ↗ |
| Iconic Cities of the Mediterranean | 3 Jan 2028 | 21 | Balmoral | £2,199 | View ↗ |
| Springtime Charms of France | 27 Apr 2028 | 7 | Balmoral | £849 | View ↗ |
| Springtime France and Fjords | 27 Apr 2028 | 16 | Balmoral | £2,049 | View ↗ |
| Coastal Charms of France, Spain & Portugal | 30 Jun 2028 | 13 | Balmoral | £1,699 | View ↗ |
Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands (11)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivieras & Islands of the Mediterranean | 30 Sep 2027 | 26 | Balmoral | £2,989 | View ↗ |
| Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines | 16 Oct 2027 | 29 | Balmoral | £3,619 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Greek Island Hopping | 26 Oct 2027 | 7 | Balmoral | £1,349 | View ↗ |
| Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines | 26 Oct 2027 | 19 | Balmoral | £2,569 | View ↗ |
| Greek Islands, Adriatic & Turkish Riviera | 26 Oct 2027 | 28 | Balmoral | £3,369 | View ↗ |
| Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures | 2 Nov 2027 | 12 | Balmoral | £1,699 | View ↗ |
| Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera | 2 Nov 2027 | 21 | Balmoral | £2,399 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Shores & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean | 2 Nov 2027 | 33 | Balmoral | £3,999 | View ↗ |
| Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera | 14 Nov 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,099 | View ↗ |
| Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt | 14 Nov 2027 | 21 | Balmoral | £2,649 | View ↗ |
| Ancient Wonders of Turkey, Greece & Egypt | 23 Nov 2027 | 12 | Balmoral | £1,999 | View ↗ |
Norwegian Fjords (11)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break | 29 Apr 2027 | 5 | Balmoral | £949 | View ↗ |
| Discovering the Islands of Arctic Norway | 18 May 2027 | 10 | Balmoral | £1,599 | View ↗ |
| Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break | 28 May 2027 | 5 | Balmoral | £749 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Fjords of Norway | 11 Jun 2027 | 7 | Balmoral | £1,549 | View ↗ |
| Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway | 11 Jul 2027 | 8 | Balmoral | £1,299 | View ↗ |
| Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France | 11 Jul 2027 | 17 | Balmoral | £2,399 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords | 18 Aug 2027 | 10 | Balmoral | £1,499 | View ↗ |
| Autumn Fjords of Norway | 21 Sep 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,199 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Norwegian Fjords | 4 May 2028 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,299 | View ↗ |
| Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway | 3 Jun 2028 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,299 | View ↗ |
| Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway | 23 Jun 2028 | 7 | Balmoral | £1,099 | View ↗ |
Canary Islands & Madeira (8)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From the Mediterranean to the Canaries for Christmas & New Year | 5 Dec 2027 | 29 | Balmoral | £2,949 | View ↗ |
| Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year | 13 Dec 2027 | 21 | Balmoral | £2,299 | View ↗ |
| Canary Islands Christmas & New Year | 22 Dec 2027 | 12 | Balmoral | £1,849 | View ↗ |
| Canaries Christmas & Mediterranean Cities | 22 Dec 2027 | 33 | Balmoral | £3,549 | View ↗ |
| Mediterranean, Canaries Christmas & the Solar Eclipse | 22 Dec 2027 | 46 | Balmoral | £4,649 | View ↗ |
| Mediterranean, Canaries & the Solar Eclipse | 3 Jan 2028 | 34 | Balmoral | £3,199 | View ↗ |
| Canary Islands, Madeira & the Solar Eclipse | 24 Jan 2028 | 13 | Balmoral | £1,399 | View ↗ |
| Volcanic Islands of the Azores & Madeira | 13 May 2028 | 14 | Balmoral | £1,799 | View ↗ |
Western Mediterranean (8)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture & Coastline of Italy | 2 Apr 2027 | 18 | Balmoral | £2,699 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy | 7 Oct 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,299 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands | 7 Oct 2027 | 19 | Balmoral | £2,299 | View ↗ |
| Islands of the Mediterranean | 16 Oct 2027 | 10 | Balmoral | £1,499 | View ↗ |
| Mediterranean Island Hopping | 16 Oct 2027 | 17 | Balmoral | £2,199 | View ↗ |
| Iconic Islands & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean | 23 Nov 2027 | 20 | Balmoral | £2,429 | View ↗ |
| Iconic Islands of the Mediterranean | 5 Dec 2027 | 8 | Balmoral | £849 | View ↗ |
| Mediterranean Islands & Spanish Shores | 5 Dec 2027 | 17 | Balmoral | £1,449 | View ↗ |
British Isles (5)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Gems & Culture of Ireland | 2 Jun 2027 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,149 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Summertime Scottish Isles | 8 Aug 2027 | 10 | Balmoral | £1,649 | View ↗ |
| Coast of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly | 28 Aug 2027 | 5 | Balmoral | £849 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Shores of Ireland | 27 May 2028 | 7 | Balmoral | £999 | View ↗ |
| Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland | 14 Jun 2028 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,199 | View ↗ |
Baltic (3)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals & Cultures of Scandinavia | 22 Apr 2027 | 7 | Balmoral | £1,299 | View ↗ |
| Discovering the Baltic with the Kiel Canal | 28 Jun 2027 | 11 | Balmoral | £2,249 | View ↗ |
| Countries & Cultures of Northern Europe | 2 Sep 2027 | 10 | Balmoral | £3,299 | View ↗ |
Netherlands & Belgium (2)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France & Belgium Easter Break | 25 Mar 2027 | 8 | Balmoral | £899 | View ↗ |
| Belgium & France with the River Seine | 6 Feb 2028 | 7 | Balmoral | £749 | View ↗ |
Adriatic & Croatia (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Gems of the Mediterranean & Adriatic | 3 Apr 2028 | 24 | Balmoral | £2,999 | View ↗ |
Caribbean (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islands of Bermuda, Bahamas & Puerto Rico | 13 Feb 2028 | 37 | Balmoral | £3,999 | View ↗ |
Mediterranean (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands | 7 Oct 2027 | 26 | Balmoral | £3,099 | View ↗ |