She’s is the biggest ship in the Fred Olsen fleet yet only 43,537 tonnes holding  1350 passengers.  She had a refurbishment ready for the 2018 season updating cabins and other areas throughout the ship.

The cabins have been brought up to date with new carpets and furnishings.  I got to see all levels of cabins from inside, single inside, ocean view, Balcony and even suites. I must say I was very surprised by the size and standard. The suites were impressive with huge balconies and lounge areas.  I was also surprised by the single inside which was a very good size. Some of the other singles I saw had three-quarter beds as opposed to a single bed which I thought was good.

 

She has 6 restaurants the main dining room the  Ballindalloch offers the 2 set dining times with no freedom option for dining. They do however have the buffet option Palms cafe and also speciality options the Grill with a small supplement £20.00 per person and the poolside also with a cover charge. There is also the option to eat al fresco on the back of the ship which it is something I love. They offer afternoon tea at a supplement and have a bookmark cafe serving coffees and premium chocolates.

 

They have 2 Pools and 4 jacuzzis I loved the aft pool and imagine it’s a hit with its lovely views off the back of the ship. Saying that I loved the seating area around the main pool with wicker sofas and chairs and comfy cushions. The gym was a good size with all the up to date equipment and a separate weights room. There was a full range of classes that could be booked at a supplement.

Balmoral has 5 bars and lounges and 2 show lounges with lots of options of entertainment the show has 2 performances to cater for both dinner sittings. They have a full daytime entertainment programme and have guest speakers. No one will go without a dance as they have dance hosts onboard also. The offer a good all-inclusive option at £15 per person per night.

Overall I thought she was a lovely small ship she can get into ports that some of the bigger ships cannot. Her decor is up to date from cabins to all the public spaces. I can see why the line is loved so much and has a lot of repeat guests.

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Thanks for reading

Lauren  xx