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Fred. Olsen Balmoral Cruise Ship Tour & Deck Plans

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πŸ‘οΈ 15K viewsπŸ“… 7 months ago⏱️ 26:41
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Creator's Key Takeaways

She's smaller and older than many cruise ships out there, but has bags of character.

Think of the observatory as a crow's nest. It really is one of the quirkiest observatory lounges I've ever experienced, and I fell in love with it.

If you want a quiet venue to have a drink in the evenings, this is the one for you.

The Thistle is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and late night snacks. All your food here is included in your cruise fair.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you want a quiet venue to have a drink in the evenings, use the Marquee Bar.
βœ“Book the outdoor sheltered hated space in advance for Β£15 per person instead of Β£20 on board.
βœ“Use the laundry on deck 9 by purchasing a Β£3 token from reception.
βœ“Check out the Oriental Tea Lounge for rare teas and tea-based cocktails.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key venues and amenities on each deck of the Balmoral?
QHow can I navigate the ship using deck plans?
QWhat are some tips for enjoying the ship's facilities?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness2Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Welcome to Fred. Olsen Balmoral and my full tour of this cruise ship, deck by deck! You are invited to come walk with me from top to bottom, all venues explored (outdoor spaces, pools, spa, bars, lounges, restaurants etc), deck plans to help navigate, plus lots of tips along the way. Put your feet up, grab a drink and some nibbles and enjoy a leisurely stroll! Don’t forget I’ll be hosting 2 group cruises on Balmoral in July 2027 - head to my Facebook page (JAMIEWROBINS) for all the details! Book your Fred Olsen cruise through my affiliate link, here (it supports me in earning a small commission at no extra cost to you): https://tidd.ly/3ZfoOIj Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs plus my Monday night lives! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads and Instagram @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member / Patron at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #cruise #travelblogjamie #fredolsen #cruisetour #cruiseship #travel