Balmoral Cruise Ship

Balmoral Cruise Ship

Named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family, the Balmoral may well be smaller than other cruise ships but she is rather beautiful.

Her streamline build and versatility allow this lightweight cruiser to easily make her way around some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways, including the Kiel Canal and River Seine.

Balmoral Cruise Ship

Part of the Fred. Olsen fleet and featuring only 710 cabins, the sleek Balmoral has earned a loyal cruise following with a great reputation and warm atmosphere.

Balmoral Cruise Ship

Balmoral Specification

Year built 1988  /  Age: 34
Flag state Bahamas
Builder Meyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany)
Building cost USD 180 million
Engines (power) MAK-Caterpillar (21.3 MW / 28564 hp)
Speed 23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph
Length (LOA) 218 m / 715 ft
Beam (width) 32 m / 105 ft
Gross Tonnage 43537 gt
Passengers 1350 – 1420
Crew 510
Passengers-to-space ratio 29
Decks 11
Cabins 710
Decks with cabins 7
Last Refurbishment 2019
Former names Crown Odyssey
Owner Balmoral Cruise Ltd
Operator Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd