Aug
2019
Fred Olsen Balmoral Scotland Mini Cruise – 1st August 2019
Sail along the rugged Scottish coastline in search of gems in this Scottish Islands mini cruise.
This short cruise onboard Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Balmoral sails from Rosyth (near Edinburgh) to Lerwick and Kirkwall, where it'll spend the night.
About this cruise
Head to Rosyth port to board Fred Olsen's Balmoral on Thursday 1st August 2019.
The Route
The itinerary for this mini cruise is:
| Day | Date | Port | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday 1st August 2019 | Rosyth | Late afternoon |
| 2 | Friday 2nd August 2019 | Kirkwall | Arrive early afternoon |
| 3 | Saturday 3rd August 2019 | Kirkwall | Depart late night |
| 4 | Sunday 4th August 2019 | Lerwick | Early morning to late night |
| 5 | Monday 5th August 2019 | At sea | All day |
| 6 | Tuesday 6th August 2019 | Rosyth | Late afternoon |
Why choose this taster cruise?
- 5 nights on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' flagship, Balmoral
- Voyage L1917 departs on Thursday 1st August 2019
- Sail round-trip from Rosyth (Edinburgh)
- Enjoy a day in Lerwick and an overnight call to Kirkwall
So you know, the map above shows point-to-point lines which may cross land. Don't worry, your cruise ship will not sprout legs and run across dry land. Instead it's water all the way! Mapping is approximate, and the scheduled times are estimates. Your trip is subject to change as, occasionally, operators have to alter itineraries due to bad weather or unforeseen events.
The Price
On Monday 3rd December 2018, I found a starting price from £699 per person based on two sharing the cheapest cabin (usually this is an inside cabin). 8 months prior it started from £649 per person, a hike of £50 per person.
What's that per night?
Want to compare this short break to a hotel stay? A starting price of 'from £699 per person' equates to 'from £139.80 per person per night'.
Here's a trend line showing the movement of the lead-in price for this cruise. I aim to check prices daily and this graph shows only those readings. I love geeky stuff like this and thought it might be handy when planning when to book your next cruise.
In my last 2 checks, the cheapest I have seen this cruise start at is from £649 per person, and the highest I've seen it go is from £699 per person.
Are there any extras?
This price normally includes some meals but excludes drinks, gratuities, optional shore excursions, and any applicable flights and transfers (if needed and if excluded). If you want a cabin or suite with a view, these come at a premium (if available).
Cruise prices are based on supply and demand so the more spare cabins there are closer to the sail date, the cheaper the prices often become. After all, no cruise line likes sailing with empty cabins and this cruise sails in 7 months.
I regularly check for price changes by hand, but as they can occur rapidly, please use the link below to get the latest prices.
Remember, prices were correct when I last checked, but may have since changed. Prices are usually based on two adults sharing the cheapest available cabin.
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