Fred Olsen Balmoral, Rosyth to the Fjords. Sailing under the Forth Bridges and a Sea Day. Aug 2025

Name: Fred Olsen Balmoral, Rosyth to the Fjords. Sailing under the Forth Bridges and a Sea Day. Aug 2025
Uploaded: 2025-08-29T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 23 min 24 s
Channel: Rich and Suz Cruise
Description: 5 nights to the Fjords onboard Fred Olsen Balmoral. Part 1, sailing from Rosyth cruise port in Scotland, we sail under the 3 Forth bridges, then down the river Forth into the sea. Then we show you a full day at sea, enjoying what Balmoral has to offer.

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What This Creator Said

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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 5 nightsFrom RosythVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We were looking forward to cruising on Balmoral again. We've been on her before back in 2023, but she's recently been refitted and we were eager to get on board and have a look around.

The views from the ship and passing under these is a definite highlight of departing from Maithe.

Passing under this was really cool. We've been to both ends many times before, but this is definitely the best way to see it.

The food was nice, but the overall experience was just okay.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓If you're not happy with your table, it's always worth asking at the beginning of the cruise as they can often help.

✓At the time of this video, you have to park a mile from the terminal, but they do run shuttle buses to and from the port.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Table assignment in main dining — If you're not happy with your table, it's always worth asking at the beginning of the cruise as they can often help.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding process like for Fred Olsen Balmoral?

QWhat are the sail away views like from Rosyth?

QWhat dining options are available on a sea day?

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Port Highlights

Olvik

Rosyth1½ Happy Bacon

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5 nights to the Fjords onboard Fred Olsen Balmoral. Part 1, sailing from Rosyth cruise port in Scotland, we sail under the 3 Forth bridges, then down the river Forth into the sea. Then we show you a full day at sea, enjoying what Balmoral has to offer.