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Ship Tour of Fred Olsen's Balmoral

Cruising with Matthew
Cruising with Matthew
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👁️ 37K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 16:02
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Northern_europe · Fall · 4 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Balmoral is one of the smallest ships in the Fred Olsen Fleet weighing in at 43 000 tons with a passenger capacity of 1 300 passengers making her the smallest cruise ship I've ever sailed on

this ship is incredibly well maintained and due to her age she is full of character that modern cruise ships simply don't have

I felt completely at home on board Balmoral being greeted by kind and friendly staff wherever we went

Balmoral offers a traditional way to explore the world with ample opportunities to take in wonderful views as you sail to Ports that other ships simply can't fit into

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make the most of the aft pool area and tiered stern for open deck space
Sit in the main dining restaurants for alfresco breakfast or lunch if weather permits
Consider a light lunch before visiting the specialty restaurant Vasco due to large portion sizes

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the public areas onboard Fred Olsen's Balmoral?
QWhat is the atmosphere like on a smaller traditional cruise ship?
QWhat entertainment and dining options are available on Balmoral?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Honfleur4 Happy Bacon
Rouen4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

ad• Join me as I explore Fred Olsen's Balmoral! In this video, I'll show you all the indoor and outdoor public areas onboard this fantastic little ship. Balmoral is perfect for people who like a traditional cruise experience, on a smaller ship offering a relaxed and homely atmosphere. Sound like your type of ship? Then take a look! A massive Thank You to Fred Olsen for gifting me this 4 night cruise onboard Balmoral as we sailed down the River Seine to Rouen and Honfleur as well as gifting us the chance to enjoy Balmoral's specialty dining restaurants and their Premium Afternoon Tea! As a result - you may notice the Paid Promotion Flag on this video. This is simply due to the fact I was gifted this trip by Fred Olsen. However, I have not been paid to portray the cruise, or the ship in anyway. As always my opinion will be my own, and as unbiased as always! Please like and subscribe if you've enjoyed the video! If you want to know more about Cruising with Matthew, check out my; Twitter: @MatthewCruises Instagram: @CruisingWithMatthew Facebook Page: Cruising with Matthew Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/556488484769322/posts/877605215990979/