Overview
The largest vessel operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Line, Balmoral offers 7- to 14-day cruises around Northern Europe, the Canary Islands and Mediterranean. The ship is popular with British cruisers, many 65 and older, who enjoy a mix of peace and quiet, shore excursions, and the occasional sing-a-long. Daytime enrichment programs and nightly productions of show tunes are highlights.
Balmoral Ship Profile & Stats
- Cruise Line: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Ship Type: Cruise Ship
- Line Class: Mainstream
- Former Name: Norwegian Crown, Crown Odyssey
- Registry: Bahamas
- Year Built: 1988
- Year Last Refurbished: 2017
- Capacity: 1,340 passengers
- Decks: 9
- Gross Tonnage: 43,537
- Length: 714 ft
- Beam: 93 ft
- Average Speed: 20 knots
- Inside Cabins: 179
- Outside Cabins: 562
- Nationality of Officers: Norwegian
- Nationality of Crew: International
- Number of Crew: 471
Balmoral On-Board Recreation
- Indoor Pools: 1
- Outdoor Pools: 1
- Spa: Yes
- Casino: Yes
Balmoral Dining Choices
- Ballindalloch Restaurant Cuisine: Continental (Capacity: 600)
- Avon
- Spey Cuisine: Continental (Capacity: 112)
Balmoral Entertainment
- Neptune Lounge: Shows, dancing, lectures (Capacity: 500)
- Lido Bar: Cocktails, lounge (Capacity: 94)
- Observatory Lounge: Dancing, cocktails, meetings (Capacity: 273)
- Palms Cafe: Buffet (Capacity: 187)