Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has welcomed its third ship back into service.
The cruise line said in a statement that the return of Balmoral marks the start of a summer season of sailing from Newcastle and Rosyth.
Balmoral will split her summer sailings between Southampton and Dover, with two new Captains, Captain Valentin Giuglea and Captain Steffan Ravneng, at the helm.
In the coming weeks, guests will have the chance to witness the Midnight Sun and the beauty of Arctic Norway, explore the historic towns and cities of Tallinn and Riga and experience the famous Golden Circle in Iceland.
Balmoral will also be offering scenic sailings into the heart of the Norwegian fjords and along the River Seine in France, made possible by her smaller size.
These follow on from Balmoral’s inaugural voyage – the 16-night ‘Canary Islands with the Funchal Flower Parade’ cruise – which returned to Newcastle earlier today.
Peter Deer, Managing Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said:
“Welcoming our wonderful Balmoral back into service is a big milestone for us. Having three ships sailing means we can offer departures from even more regional ports, and we are so pleased to have Balmoral returning to offer sailings from Newcastle and Rosyth again this year.
“I would also like to congratulate our two new Captains, Captain Valentin Giuglea and Captain Steffan Ravneng, on their promotions after many years of working aboard our fleet as Officers.
“I look forward to exploring the world with our guests aboard Balmoral this year and beyond.”
Some highlights of Balmoral’s first season of sailing include:
- 15-night L2217 ‘Rugged & Remote Spitsbergen’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 22nd June 2022.From £2,299 per person.
- 13-night L2219A ‘Historic Cities and Islands of Sweden, Estonia and Latvia’ cruise, departing from Rosyth (Edinburgh) on 16th July 2022. From £1,299 per person.
- Five-night L2218 ‘Summertime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights’ cruise, departing from Rosyth (Edinburgh) on 3rd August 2022. From £1,099 per person.
- Balmoral’s four-night L2227 ‘France Short Break’ cruise, departs from Dover on 23rd September 2022.From £449 per person.
Guests onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Lines are
As of today, 19 May, guests sailing with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will no longer be required to wear face masks on board.
Cruisers will be asked to pack a face mask with them for their travels, to meet requirements in some of the destinations they visit. Crew members will continue to wear masks for the time being.
For more information, please visit fredolsencruises.com.
