Slightly larger - and with a wider choice of facilities - Fred. Olsen Cruise Line's Balmoral is still compact enough to offer the intimate, home-from-home atmosphere for which the company is so well known. Named after the Scottish home of the royal family, the ship's public rooms also have a Scottish theme, although the onboard atmosphere is distinctly British. Enjoy formal or informal dining, a drink in the pub-at-sea, main shows and dancing, or take in the views from one of the bars and lounges. Two pools, a gym with fantastic views and golf practice nets are available for the more energetic. Or relax in one of the Jacuzzis, indulge in luxurious spa treatments or enjoy a book from the library.
A - Superior Outside
This cabin is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck.
Slightly larger than a B grade, these cabins have picture windows and a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
B - Superior Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on Lido and Main Decks.
Cabin numbers 8073, 8075, 8084 & 8086 on Lido Deck are equipped for use by disabled passengers.This grade of cabin has a picture window and a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
BA - Superior Balcony Cabin
This cabin is approximately 190 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck.
Slightly larger than a Balcony Cabin, this cabin has a balcony, bathroom with shower or bath and shower, and an interactive television.
BC - Balcony Cabin
This cabin is approximately 180 square feet in size, and can be found on Lido and Bridge Decks.
This cabin has a balcony, bathroom with shower or bath and shower, and an interactive television.
BJ - Balcony Junior Suite
This suite is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Highland, Bridge and Lido Decks.
This suite has a bedroom with a large sitting area and french doors leading onto a veranda. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television, DVD and CD player, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
C - Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on the Atlantic Deck.
These cabins have picture windows and a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
D - Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size, and can be found on Atlantic and Coral Decks.
These cabins have picture windows and a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
E - Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on the Coral Deck.
This grade of cabin enjoys picture windows and a bathroom with shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
F - Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on both Coral and Marina Decks.
These cabins have a porthole, an en-suite bathroom with shower, and include an interactive television.
This cabin is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Lido, Bridge and Main decks.
These cabins have a bathroom with bath and/or shower, and an interactive television. Cabins 9048, 9056 and 9095 on Bridge Deck have been adapted for use by disabled passengers.
H - Inside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on the Atlantic Deck.
This grade of cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, and an interactive television.
I - Inside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Marina and Coral decks.
This grade of cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, and an interactive television.
J - Superior Outside Single
This cabin is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck.
These cabins enjoy a picture window, a bathroom with bath and/or shower, and an interactive television. Cabins 8061 and 8072 have a small balcony.
JB - Single Balcony Suite
This suite is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck.
This suite has a bedroom with sitting area and french doors leading onto a veranda. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television, DVD and CD player, mini-barand/or refrigerator. *Please note that some of the JB grades have 2 beds, but are sold as Single Balcony Suites.
The 'Suite Dreams' extras will further enhance the luxury of having one of the more spacious cabins.
The benefits available to those booking suites include:
A welcome bottle of sparkling wine
Fruit basket (topped up on request)
Flowers or plant in the cabin
Bathrobe and slippers
Binoculars, world atlas and country guide for passenger reference
Afternoon canapé service
Daily newsletter
Complimentary shuttle coach vouchers
Free pressing service for formal wear
Laundry service discount vouchers
Pair of compact umbrellas for use ashore
K - Single Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic and Coral Decks.
Larger than an L grade, these cabins enjoy a picture window or porthole, a bathroom with shower and/or bath, and an interactive television. *Please note that some of the K grades have 2 beds, but are sold as Single Outside Cabins.
L - Single Outside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on the Marina Deck.
These cabins enjoy a porthole, a bath and/or shower, and an interactive television.
M - Superior Single Inside Cabin
This cabin is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck.
This cabin grade has a cabin with a bath and/or shower, and an interactive television.
MS - Marquee Suite
This suite is approximately 390 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck.
This suite has a sitting room with sofas and chairs, french doors, a large veranda and a separate bedroom with large double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television, DVD and CD player, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
The 'Suite Dreams' extras will further enhance the luxury of having one of the more spacious cabins.
The benefits available to those booking suites include:
A welcome bottle of sparkling wine
Fruit basket (topped up on request)
Flowers or plant in the cabin
Bathrobe and slippers
Binoculars, world atlas and country guide for passenger reference
Afternoon canapé service
Daily newsletter
Complimentary shuttle coach vouchers
Free pressing service for formal wear
Laundry service discount vouchers
Pair of compact umbrellas for use ashore
N - Single Inside Cabin
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.
PS - Premier Suite
This suite is approximately 430 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck.
This suite has a sitting room with sofas and chairs, french doors, a large veranda and a separate bedroom with large double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television, DVD and CD player, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
The 'Suite Dreams' extras will further enhance the luxury of having one of the more spacious cabins.
The benefits available to those booking suites include:
A welcome bottle of sparkling wine
Fruit basket (topped up on request)
Flowers or plant in the cabin
Bathrobe and slippers
Binoculars, world atlas and country guide for passenger reference
Afternoon canapé service
Daily newsletter
Complimentary shuttle coach vouchers
Free pressing service for formal wear
Laundry service discount vouchers
Pair of compact umbrellas for use ashore
Run of Inside Cabins
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.
Run of Outside Mid-Range Cabins
This cabin is approximately 165 square feet in size.
These cabins have picture windows and a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television.
Run of Outside Standard Cabins
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.
Run of Superior Outside Cabins
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 suite is approximately 275 square feet in size, and can be found on Highland and Bridge Decks.
This suite has a sitting room with sofas and chairs, french doors, a large veranda and a separate bedroom with large double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include an interactive television, DVD and CD player, mini-bar and/or refrigerator.
The 'Suite Dreams' extras will further enhance the luxury of having one of the more spacious cabins.
The benefits available to those booking suites include:
A welcome bottle of sparkling wine
Fruit basket (topped up on request)
Flowers or plant in the cabin
Bathrobe and slippers
Binoculars, world atlas and country guide for passenger reference
Afternoon canapé service
Daily newsletter
Complimentary shuttle coach vouchers
Free pressing service for formal wear
Laundry service discount vouchers
Pair of compact umbrellas for use ashore
The Maitre d' on board allocates your dining table arrangements. You can request first sitting (6.30pm) or second sitting (8.30pm) at time of booking. When you arrive on board you will find a Restaurant Seating Card in your cabin, which will advise you of your table number and dining time. This will be your allocated table for the duration of the cruise.
The main restaurants are:
Black Watch Glentanar Restaurant
Boudicca Four Seasons and Tintagel Restaurants
Braemar Thistle and Grampian Restaurants
Balmoral Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey Restaurants.
Ballindalloch is the main restaurant on Deck 6, whilst the Avon and Spey are more
intimate restaurants on Deck 10. Menu and service are identical.
Mealtimes are as flexible as possible - after all you are on holiday. Breakfast is normally served between 7.15 and 10.00am and lunch between 12.00 and 2.00pm in the main restaurants. A buffet breakfast and lunch will also be served in the Balblom Restaurant on Black Prince, Palms Cafe on both Braemar and Balmoral, and weather permitting, in the Poolside Cafe and Marquee Pool Bar on Black Watch.
'Open Sitting' evening dining is offered as an informal option in the Garden Cafe on Black Watch, The Secret Garden on Boudicca, and in the Palms Cafe on both Braemar and Balmoral. These informal restaurants operate on a self service basis, but a bar service is available.
Dress Code
Generally speaking, the style is informal, with gentlemen wearing jacket and tie (lounge suit or sports jacket is fine) and ladies smartly dressed. On 'Formal' evenings, gentlemen will prefer to wear 'black tie' with ladies elegantly dressed in cocktail or evening dress. As a guideline there are usually four formal nights on a two-week cruise. Details will be supplied with your travel documents.
Black Watch has a Games Room which is normally set up for Table Tennis, but is adapted to a Children's Playroom on cruises falling within the main school holiday periods. Balmoral has an Arts and Crafts Room that again will be converted to a Children's facility during the main school holidays. Braemar has a dedicated childrens playroom.
Babysitting
We regret that we are not able to offer any babysitting service.
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