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Balmoral was launched in 1988 as Crown Odyssey, originally constructed for the Royal Cruise Line. It was operated by Orient Lines and Norwegian Cruise Line before being bought by Fred. Olsen Cruise ...
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Balmoral Cruise Reviews: 59
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Balmoral
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Voyage2013
I will never use this Cruise Line again. ...
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British Isles & Western Europe
04/13
Balmoral France and Northern Spain Oct 2012
by
soccerref
We thoroughly enjoyed this cruise and we were very pleasantly surprised by the ship and the quality ...
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British Isles & Western Europe
10/12
Fred Olsen Virgins
by
MG John
My wife and I are relatively new to the cruising scene. Most certainly when many of our previous ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
08/12
Cruise Virgins
by
shropshiregal17
Too young for cruising? Definitely NOT! ...
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Western Mediterranean
08/12
The Beauties of the Baltic
by
whetstoneview
This was a much anticipated holiday which lived up to our expectations. ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
07/12
Baltic cruise on Balmoral
by
trinitytrees
Was not disappointed in Ports of call ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
07/12
Cruise virgins get more than they bargained for.
by
callas
We booked for one cruise got an unmissable offer on another and when that went wrong rebooked for ...
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Western Mediterranean
05/12
First Fred Olsen cruise
by
dogfishdoug
Seasoned cruisers looking for inspirational activities ...
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Western Mediterranean
05/12
TITANIC MEMORIAL CRUISE
by
sydney52
This special charter trip was booked three years ago at great expense. Unfortunately our devoted ...
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Transatlantic
04/12
Titanic Memorial Cruise - Balmoral
by
italycruiser
I also just returned from this truly exceptional cruise. This was organized by the Miles Morgan ...
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Transatlantic
04/12
Titanic Memorial Cruise on Balmoral
by
Bollinger_Babe
A transatlantic voyage like no other ...
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Transatlantic
04/12
LOTS OF PLUSES WITH FRED OLSEN
by
john wilkinson
We like the "Balmoral" as it is large enough to have all the facilities but small enough to remain ...
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British Isles & Western Europe
04/12
Dated , Dull and Dreary
by
Spysmum
A cruise line that caters for limited expectations. ...
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British Isles & Western Europe
04/12
South America with MS 'Balmoral'
by
tankengine
Poor customer service from Fred.Olsen cruises ...
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South America & Antarctica
02/12
Central & South America
by
Parsman
Took two sectors of the Fred. Olsen "Balmoral" cruise commencing in Montego Bay, Jamaica and ...
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South America & Antarctica
02/12
Simply excellent
by
Graham Read
My wife and I have travelled widely over the last 25 years, normally on an independent basis, but ...
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Canary Islands
12/11
An Oldie but a goodie!
by
tbpusa
Good small cruise ship that's geared towards older travellers ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
11/11
Cocoon!
by
JANET BATTERSBY
After extensive research I chose Fred Olsen and the BALMORAL Canaries Cruise departing Southampton ...
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Canary Islands
11/11
Our short Winter break on the Balmoral 10 November 2011.
by
P Dooley (rent15c)
We found this cruise to be good value for money at short notice. ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
11/11
Fred Olsen - Was this cruise missold?
by
alanfcox
This was our first cruise with Fred Olsen which we booked because we had heard good reviews from ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
11/11
Great little cruise
by
Paul Naden
Nice break for a second cruise of the year ...
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British Isles & Western Europe
09/11
Balmoral Norwegian Fjords - Stunning!
by
Robin Farrant
Fred Olsen doesn't disappoint with Balmoral and Blackwatch ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
09/11
Fred's fabulous fjords!
by
jennifer drake
Fred Olsen virgins visit Norway! ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
09/11
Brilliant Cruise
by
Ian Killick
We have just returned from 14 day Baltic cruise. The destinations were tremendous especially St ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
08/11
The first cruise but definitely not the last!
by
Carolyn Davies
I had wanted to try cruising for sometime husband not at all sure so we agreed on a short one ...
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Baltic & Northern Europe
07/11
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