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Former Names: Norwegian Crown, Crown Odyssey
Balmoral is the largest of Fred. Olsen’s four ships but still retains the warm, friendly atmosphere found across the fleet. Balmoral takes her name from the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family and features 710 well-appointed rooms and suites. Balmoral passengers tend to be 50+ and Mainly British. When all cabins have double occupancy, the ship provides a space ratio of 32.2 tons per passenger and a crew to passenger ratio of one for every 2.7 passengers. At full capacity the space ratio is 31.1 tons per passenger and the crew ratio is one to 2.8 passengers.	Size	Medium
	Rating
	Built	1988
	Refit	2008
	Tonnage	43537
	Passengers (Min/Max)	1350/1400
	Crew	500
	Officers	European

CABINS
Total	710	Each room features an en-suite bathroom with a shower, with some also fitted with a bathtub. Other amenities include a telephone, television, hairdryer, air-conditioning, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Balcony	121
Ocean View	413
Inside	113
Single	63
Cabin Details

FITNESS & LEISURE
Pools Out/In	1/0	While Balmoral is larger than Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch, she is still small enough to navigate narrow waterways such as the Kiel Canal, providing guests with fantastic scenic cruising opportunities that those larger vessels wouldn’t experience.
Jacuzzis	2
Fitness Centre	Yes
Sauna	Yes
Steam Room	No
Deck Space	Average

RESTAURANTS
Scottish influences are in evidence throughout the ship, and the names of all the dining venues on board the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey are inspired by the breathtaking Highlands.	Main Dining Rooms	1
	Sittings	2
	Non Smoking	Yes
	Alternative Dining	3

ENTERTAINMENT
On board there is plenty of space to relax and make the most of some well-earned time away, with a selection of stylish lounges and bars providing ample room in which to soak up stunning scenery, enjoy fantastic entertainment and create memories.	Show Lounges	2
	Cinema	No
	Library	Yes
	Casino	Yes

DRESS CODE
Casual wear is perfectly acceptable for days spent relaxing on board. T-shirts, shorts & dresses are ideal for cruising in warmer regions, while lightweight trousers, sweaters & jackets for cooler. Bathing suits/swimming shorts for pools & Jacuzzis.

TIPPING
Tipping is entirely at the discretion of Fred. Olsen guests, so gratuities are not included in the cruise price. Guest can opt to have gratuities and generally gratuities are charged at £4.00 per person, per night, although guests can adjust the amount.

DISABLED
Wheelchair cabins	9	Wheelchair access is acceptable. The Wheelchair cabins are spacious and feature roll-in showers. Going ashore at tender ports is not possible for passengers who cannot manage stairs.
Lifts	4

CHILDREN
The rating for children is Unsuitable. There are no facilities for children.

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