Balmoral

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In Search of the Northern Lights

Newcastle upon Tyne

No Port Available

Destination:

Arctic

Depart:

23/03/2026

Return:

02/04/2026

Nights on Board:

Days:

Stops:

Cruise from:

£1,499

Outside from:

£1,799

Balcony from:

£3,199

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What's Included?

Accommodation & Meals

Type of Cabin

Full Board

Specialty Restaurants (at extra cost)

Beverages

Drink Packages (at extra cost)

Basic beverages (water, tea & coffee)

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Lectures

Onboard entertainment

Wi-Fi (at extra cost)

Fees & Formalities

Tips & Gratuities (at extra cost)

Visa fees (not covered)

Insurance

Assistance & repatriation insurance (not covered)

Travel Insurance (not covered)

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions (at extra cost)

Entertainment

Enrichment

Food & Drink

Well Being

Kids Activities

Staterooms

Deck Plans

Welcome Aboard!

Balmoral

Our smallest ship, Balmoral, is a classic gem, offering an intimate cruising experience. She has wonderful facilities - five beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for when Balmoral is scenic cruising.

Cabins & Accommodation

You’ll find a range of cabins and suites on board our ships, so you can choose the cabin type, layout and price to suit you. Much of the accommodation has been refitted as part of our extensive, fleet-wide refurbishment programme making the stylish, comfortable cabins even more of a home from home.

Owner's Suite

Premier Suite

Marquee Suite

Superior Suite

Balcony Junior Suite

Single Balcony Suite

Balcony Room

Single Balcony Cabin

Superior Ocean View

Ocean View (D)

Ocean View (E)

Single Ocean View

Ocean View (F)

Single Ocean View

Superior Interior Room

Single Superior Interior

Interior Cabin (H)

Interior Cabin (I)

Single Interior Room

Onboard Experiences

Entertainment

Beyond our Signature Experiences, there is so much more to enjoy while you are on board with us. 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.

Activities

We believe that a cruise is very different from a holiday. A cruise is about being out there on the ocean, exploring the world from the vantage point of the sea, enjoying the journey itself, not just the destinations. We like to focus on that feeling of boarding your ship for the first time, the excitement of visiting new places, and the warmth and conviviality of our on board teams, ensuring you are valued and well looked after - as we say in Norway, 'I det beste selskap' - in the best of company.

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 dining at our signature restaurants, Vasco and Colours and Tastes; our casual, self-serve dining experience with table-service drinks; and, on Bolette and Borealis, there’s a menu of light bites at the poolside during the day.

Well Being

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.

Kids Activities

Children of 6 months and over are very welcome on our ships. On peak-time holiday cruises, our Little Skippers Club keeps kids between 5 and 11 years old entertained with a variety of fun activities. They will enjoy arts and crafts, discos, treasure hunts and loads more, all run by our friendly team of hosts and hostesses*.

Ship Size

Medium

Ship Type

Ocean

Currency on Board

GBP

Crew Count

537

Deck Count

Cabin Count

710

Speed

18 Knots

Length

218 M

Width

32 M

Refit Year

2024

Other Information

Special Dietary Requirements

Dress Code

Smoking Policy

Disabled Facilities

Environmental

Medical Facilities

Wi-Fi

Suite Dreams Package

Guide Dogs / Assistance Dogs

Age Restrictions

Laundry Services

Gratuities

We know from the wonderful feedback we receive that our crew are at the heart of the Fred. Olsen cruising experience. Typically, gratuities are charged at £5.00 per person, per day for guests aged 12 and over. This amount is split equally between your stewardess and restaurant waiter, and will be automatically added to your on board account. While very much appreciated, these gratuities are voluntary, and therefore can be adjusted or removed completely at Guest Services on board the ship if you wish; and you are welcome to tip personally if you prefer. For those guests sailing before our 2026 cruises, we are confident that you’ll wish to reward staff on board for the attention you receive, and while tipping is entirely at your discretion, we pride ourselves on the service offered to our guests. For your convenience, you can also pre-pay gratuities before your cruise. We'll check with you at the time of booking if you’d like to pay prior to your cruise. Pre-payment for cruises departing before 2026 can be made any time up to 5 days before departure by simply calling our Guest Services team on 0800 0355 145 or e-mail guest.services@fredolsen.co.uk For those guests booked on a Freedom Fare, gratuities on all 2026 cruises will be included in your cruise price, ensuring our team and the service they provide you are a priority. Our Guest Services team are available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.