Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has defined and refined the cruise experience, and judging by the number of passengers that come back time and again, we seem to have styled it to perfection.
As a family-operated company, they are justly proud of their lineage and heritage as much as their success. With a fleet of five glistening-white ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines believe that small is beautiful. Passengers become friends, they are never just cabin numbers. Unlike other larger ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are proud of the intimate world they offer, where modern-day conveniences sail in harmony with traditional values.
The Balmoral is named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family. Originally launched as the popular and well known "Crown Odyssey" of Orient Lines, it was built for long range cruising, with spacious public areas and well fitted cabins featuring excellent storage space. After undergoing a refit in 2008 the Balmoral will fall into the blend of traditional and modern feel of the Fred. Olsen fleet. A first for a Fred. Olsen vessel is an onboard pub. Named Morning Light, it is styled and decorated traditionally and will depict the century and a half history of Fred. Olsen.
