I've Sailed On Fred Olsen Balmoral 10 Times. Here's What To Know!

What to Know Before You Sail on Fred Olsen's Balmoral 🚢 by Travel Writer & Cruise Ship Enrichment Speaker David Nikel ⚓ Fred Olsen's traditional cruise ship Balmoral was built in 1988 and later extended, and she doesn’t try to compete with modern megaships. There are no water slides, no headline-grabbing attractions, and no vast choice of speciality restaurants. Entertainment is more traditional, public spaces are smaller, and the emphasis is firmly on the journey rather than onboard spectacle. That design makes Balmoral particularly well suited to itineraries like Norway, the Arctic, and Europe’s inland waterways, where the scenery and sailing experience are the main event. Having sailed on her many times, here are 10 things I think you should know about Balmoral before you take a trip. 📩 Join my free newsletter 'British Cruise Traveller' for insider advice and behind-the-scenes insights: https://davidnikel.substack.com/subsc... 🚢 For more information on my future cruises and cruise speaking gigs, check out https://www.davidnikel.com 🔷 Keep up to date with what I'm up to by following me on Facebook:   / davidnikeltravel