Stern view of Balmoral
15
May
2018

Fred Olsen Balmoral Mini Cruise Taster – 15th May 2018

This extremely short cruise is perfect for those who are curious - but apprehensive - about booking a holiday on an ocean cruise ship.

Sample life aboard Fred. Olsen's flagship vessel, Balmoral, for just one night. Consider this cruise a 'try before you buy a longer trip' type scenario.

Cruise ship

Oh no, the ship has sailed on this cruise

Sorry, the ship has sailed on this mini cruise and I'm sure it was a blast! Never mind though, there are plenty more mini cruises to choose from.

About this cruise

The cruise starts on Tuesday 15th May 2018 from Newcastle port. Make your way to the International Port in North Shields to the east of the city. Spend the afternoon touring the largest small ship in the Fred. Olsen fleet. The captain will set sail in the late afternoon.

You'll have an evening to explore everything this ship has to offer. Enjoy a delicious dinner, watch the live entertainment, enjoy a drink or two in the lounges and bars, and have a great night's sleep in a comfortable cabin. If you get a chance, take a dip in the pools and hot tubs, and I highly recommend a visit to the spa.

The following morning you will arrive in Rosyth, Scotland.

When booking online, you can book optional onward travel either before or after your cruise for a supplement. You can either book a seat on a coach from Rosyth port to Newcastle port before or after the cruise. You can, of course, make your own arrangements should you wish to spend some extra time in Edinburgh.

This really is a short and sweet cruise but it is perfect for sampling cruise life. If you've never been on a cruise ship, or never sailed with Fred. Olsen, this is a great excuse to give it a go without too much cost and without any commitment. If it's not for you, at least you gave it a go (an accomplishment many naysayers don't even manage). If you have an experience like mine on Balmoral, you'll be booking the next (much longer) cruise as soon as you get back home!

The Route

The itinerary for this mini cruise is:

DayDatePortWhen
1Tuesday 15th May 2018NewcastleLate afternoon
2Wednesday 16th May 2018RosythEarly morning

Why choose this taster cruise?

  • 1 night on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' biggest small ship, Balmoral
  • Voyage L1811 departs on Tuesday 15th May 2018
  • Enjoy an overnight cruise from Newcastle to Rosyth
  • Perfect as a *very* brief taste of cruising the Fred. Olsen way

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

Cruise ship

Oh no, the ship has sailed on this cruise

Sorry, the ship has sailed on this mini cruise and I'm sure it was a blast! Never mind though, there are plenty more mini cruises to choose from.

More choices

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