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Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family, the Balmoral is the newest ship in the Fred Olsen fleet and also the largest at 34,000-tons. The ship’s updated interior is inviting and warm, offering spacious public areas and comfortable staterooms. Guests can spend their days relaxing at the spa, lounging by the pool, exploring the ship’s library or enjoying grand views from the Observatory Lounge. At night, guests can choose from a range of dining options, including the convenience and casual atmosphere of the Yacht Club Café, or the sophistication and impeccable service of the ship’s main restaurant.
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| Ship Statistics |
| Year Built |
1988 |
| Last Refurbished |
2008 |
| Tonnage |
34,242 tons |
| Registry |
Bahamas |
| Length |
617 feet |
| Beam |
63 feet |
| Passenger Capacity |
1,340 |
| Crew Size |
471 |
| Total Inside Cabins |
123 |
| Total Outside Cabins |
318 |
| Cabins & Suites w/ verandas |
94 |
| Suites |
68 |
| Maximum Occupancy per room |
4 |
| Age Restrictions |
One person must be 18 or older
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| Dinner Seatings |
2 |
Seating Assignments
in Main Dining Room |
Assigned |
| Dining Hours |
6:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. |
| Dining Room Dress Code |
Casual during the day; informal at night. One formal night. No shorts, jeans or t-shirts at dinner |
| Tipping Recommended? |
Yes |
| Tipping Guidelines |
£4 per day ($7/day) per passenger automatically charged to onboard account. |
| Onboard Currency |
United Kingdom Pound |
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| Services & Amenities |
| Bars/Lounges |
7
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| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop |
Yes
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| Casino |
No
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| Chapel |
No
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| Disco/Dancing |
Yes
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| Elevators |
Yes
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| Hot Tub |
Yes
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| Cell Phone Service |
Yes
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| Internet Center |
Yes
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| Wireless Internet Access |
Yes
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| Laundry/Dry Cleaning |
Yes
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| Library |
Yes
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| Movie Theatre |
No
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| Outdoor Movie Screen |
No
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| Onboard Weddings |
No
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| Self Serve Laundromats |
Yes
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| Shops |
Yes
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| Showroom |
Yes
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| Spa |
Yes
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| Video Arcade |
No
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| Fitness & Sports Facilities |
| Basketball Court |
No
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| Fitness Center |
Yes
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| Golf Driving Net |
Yes
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| Golf Simulator |
Yes
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| Ice Skating Rink |
No
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| Jogging Track |
Yes
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| Mini-Golf Course |
No
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| Rock Climbing Wall |
No
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| Swimming Pool |
2
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| Tennis Court |
No
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| Water Sports Platform |
No
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| Cabin Features & Amenities |
| 24-Hour Room Service |
Yes
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| Hair Dryer |
Yes
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| Safe |
Yes
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| Telephone |
Yes
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| Television |
Yes
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| Kids Facilities |
| Babysitting |
No
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| Children's Playroom |
No
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| Kiddie Pool |
No
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| Supervised Youth Program |
No
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| Teen Center |
No
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| Special Needs & Requests |
Adjoining Cabins
(private connecting doors) |
No
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| Kosher Meals |
Yes
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| Single Occupancy Cabins |
Yes
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| Single Share Program |
Yes
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| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins |
Yes
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