- Fred. Olsen 2027 Launch Offer
- Interior Cabin from just £1,999pp
- Sailing from Southampton
- Full Board Included – All Meals Covered!
- Step aboard for an unforgettable journey where comfort meets adventure. Enjoy delicious cuisine throughout your voyage, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks all included – no extra costs, just pure relaxation
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Culture & Coastline of Italy
Balmoral
2nd Apr 27
18 Nights
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2-4
At Sea
Day 5
Cádiz
Day 6-7
At Sea
Day 8-9
La Spezia
Day 10
Civitavecchia (for Rome)
Day 11
Olbia, Sardinia
Day 12
Alghero, Sardinia
Day 13
Mahon, Menorca
Day 14-15
At Sea
Day 16
Matosinhos (for Porto)
Day 17-18
At Sea
Day 19
Southampton, England
Why Book
Balmoral
Overview
Balmoral is named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family, and the Scottish theme runs throughout the main dining venues – the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey – where guests can enjoy tantalising menus prepared by our expert chefs. Featuring 710 well-appointed rooms and suites and a selection of comfortable lounges, bars and inviting public areas, Balmoral provides guests with ample space in which to relax and share a memorable cruise experience with hundreds, not thousands, of fellow travellers. And, as Fred. Olsen’s guests have come to expect, there is always an array of superb entertainment on offer throughout the day, from lectures and hobby classes to live cabaret and comedians, ensuring you can make the most of your time on board. Balmoral is small enough to navigate size-restricted waterways such as the Kiel Canal, providing fantastic scenic cruising opportunities, and retains the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere that the Fred. Olsen fleet is renowned for.
Food & Drink
Dining is an important part of your cruise with us and there is always plenty of variety for you to enjoy: Delicious five-course dining in our main restaurants; speciality Asian, Italian and Grill dining at our signature restaurant, Colours and Tastes; our casual, self-serve dining restaurant; and, on Bolette and Borealis, there’s a menu of light bites at the poolside during the day.
All our food is freshly prepared on board, including our mouth-wateringly delicious homemade bread.
Our restaurant teams take great pride in the food they prepare for you, and they love nothing more than to chat and share their passion with you.
And, of course, our warm and attentive waiting team are always on hand to assist you.
Our on board dining experience
Each of the main restaurants on our ships are beautifully decorated, where we know you’ll enjoy sampling outstanding food created by our talented chefs, who take great pride in making tasty meals using fresh ingredients, and for our Treats of the Region, they’ll source local ingredients to prepare dishes that are popular in the destinations you’re visiting.
We have two dinner sittings, first sitting is at 6.00pm and second sitting is at 8.00pm*, which you request when you make your booking, and our Maitre’D is more than happy to meet with you to discuss any special dietary requirements you may have.
*Please note second sitting dining time in the main restaurants on embarkation day and on formal evenings will be at 8.15pm.
Our main restaurants are:
- Balmoral | Ballindalloch, Avon & Spey Restaurants
Dining at our Speciality restaurants on each of our ships is a really special experience. Our talented chefs are passionate about producing superb dishes, made fresh to order, where each delicious mouthful is an explosion of flavour. Vasco (available on Bolette and Borealis) offers an authentic taste of Goa, where each menu has been created by our Goan chefs, and for a taste of Asian Fusion, Colours & Tastes offers an eclectic combination of flavours in an intimate dining setting.
Colours & Tastes - Our Colours & Tastes restaurant features a tempting variety of Asian Fusion dishes, from spiced grilled meats and seafood to gyozas, dim sum and sushi.
In surroundings as vibrant as the food itself, each dish is lovingly created by our expert chefs and designed to give you an authentic taste of the Orient – with signature dishes from Japan, Thailand, China and the Philippines.
Casual dining
Our casual, self-serve dining experience on Bolette, Borealis and Balmoral offer a feast of delicious dishes for each meal every day, making it incredibly difficult to know which appetising dish to choose! Select from a variety of salads or stir fries, catered to your request, or sample dishes at our Destination stations, where we'll feature meals related to the lovely ports of call you're visiting. They also provide a huge spread of complimentary afternoon tea options, including warm scones with jam and cream, tasty sandwiches and delectable cakes, all freshly baked on board.
Our casual dining restaurants are:- Balmoral | The Thistle
Booking ahead is highly recommended for all our Speciality Dining options, and reservations can be made using the pre-book button in your 'My Cruises' account from 13 weeks before and up to 1 day prior to departure. Please note, there is a £20 per person supplement for Colours & Tastes. Speciality dining booked on board is chargeable at £25 per person*. Our Traditional Afternoon Tea Service is charged at £13 per person.
Entertainment
Whether you prefer a peaceful spot with a good book or a full day of activities and entertainment, life on board offers plenty of choice, all in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our smaller ships.
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.
Enrichment at Sea
Feed your curiosity with inspiring enrichment talks, arts and crafts workshops, cooking demos and dance lessons. Join behind-the-scenes ship tours or learn from our officers about navigation and chart-reading.
On selected cruises, you can stargaze with astronomy experts from Go Stargazing or look out for marine life with nature specialists ORCA and Ocean Wildlife Encounters, who join us on board to record sightings of the world’s ocean wildlife as part of their vital conservation work.
Time to Unwind
Life on board can be truly relaxing. Take time out on our open decks, enjoy a dip in the pool, unwind in our Jacuzzis where, on Bolette and Borealis, our retractable roofs ensure you can do so all year round, or indulge in a treatment at The Atlantis Spa with our specialist beauticians, hair stylists and therapists.
Each ship also has a quiet library – perfect for catching up on the latest read from our Book Club – and cosy corners for coffee and conversation. For active relaxation, try yoga or Pilates in our ocean-view fitness centres.
Moments of Entertainment
The entertainment on board is varied, vibrant and thoughtfully designed with our guests in mind.
By day, you can take part in guest speaker talks, quizzes, deck games and card tournaments.
In the evening, experience spectacular shows, performances by professional artists, comedians and illusionists, or classical recitals and live music from soloists, singers and bands.
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.
Learn Something New
Your days at sea, especially on longer voyages, are the perfect opportunity to try something you haven’t experienced before.
Learning to play the ukulele, learning to dance or singing in a choir with your fellow guests are not only enriching experiences but fun and sociable too.
On every ship, we have a beautiful, purpose-built studio space dedicated to art and craft, which is fully equipped with easels, paints and art materials.
Here, the lighting is excellent, and you will find it the perfect environment to take part in drawing and painting classes and learn crafts like block printing.
Health & Fitness
What better environments to find total relaxation in than the beautiful spas on all three of our ships?
Floor to ceiling windows offer unparalleled views of the blue skies and cobalt waters while you are pampered and cared for by our specialist beauticians, hair stylists and therapists.
Our Fitness Centres also claim some of the most spectacular views of any gyms in the world – views that are constantly changing, of course. The perfect setting for a good workout, yoga or pilates session.
And once you’ve finished your activity, how about relaxing and unwinding in our swimming pools and Jacuzzis.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions: Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost. All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
Culture & Coastline of Italy
FROM £1,999PP
Balmoral
2nd Apr 27
18 Nights
From
£1,999PP
