Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic

13 nights sailing from Rosyth on cruise ship Balmoral

Itinerary: Sailing from Rosyth, visiting Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), Tallinn (Estonia), Klaipeda (Lithuania), ending in Rosyth.
from £2,099 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic

13 nights sailing from Rosyth on cruise ship Balmoral

from £2,099 Price per person

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Superior Interior G

Ocean View

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Balcony

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Suite

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Owner´s Suite OW

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Rosyth
Day 2 at sea
Kiel Canal (Germany) Onboard Experience
Day 4 Copenhagen
Day 5 Warnemunde
Day 6 at sea
Day 7 Riga (Latvia)
Day 8 Tallinn (Estonia)
Day 9 Tallinn (Estonia)
Day 10 at sea
Day 11 Klaipeda (Lithuania)
Day 12-13 at sea
Day 14 Rosyth
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic

13 nights Cruise on Balmoral. Sailing from Rosyth, visiting Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), Tallinn (Estonia), Klaipeda (Lithuania), ending in Rosyth.

Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

Rosyth

Rosyth is a port city in Fife, Scotland. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century to house the workers in the nearby Rosyth naval shipyard. The town is the terminus of Scotland's only direct ferry connection to continental Europe. The Rosyth Port Terminal is a modern purpose-built facility with good amenities, including seating areas, toilets and telephones for cruise passengers waiting to board. Rosyth Terminal is highly accessible by car, bus, taxi or coach. Located North West of the Fort Road Bridge via the A90 from Edinburgh or the M90 from Dunfermline. Take the A985 west to Rosyth and then follow the signs to the Ferry Port. For Satnav users please use: KY11 2XP. Port Addres: Forth Ports. Terminal Building. Port of Rosyth. Rosyth. Dunfermline. KY11 2XP

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Onboard Experience

Kiel Canal (Germany)

Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein.Kiel lies approximately 56 mi north of Hamburg. Due to its geographic location in the north of Germany, the southeast of the Jutland peninsula, and the southwestern shore of the Baltic Sea, Kiel has become one of the major maritime centres of Germany. For instance, the city is known for a variety of international sailing events, including the annual Kiel Week, which is the biggest sailing event in the world. Kiel is an important sea transport hub, thanks to its location at the Kiel Fjord (Kieler Förde) and the busiest artificial waterway in the world, Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal). A number of passenger ferries to Sweden, Norway, Russia and other countries operate from here. Moreover, today Kiel harbour is an important port of call for cruise ships touring the Baltic Sea.

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Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city with a number of bridges and tunnels connect the parts of the city together, and the cityscape is characterized by promenades, waterfronts, bars with terraces and artists busking on the streets. Since the turn of the millennium, Copenhagen has seen a strong urban and cultural development, partly due to massive investments in cultural facilities and infrastructure.

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Warnemunde

Warnemunde is a an important seaside resort and the northernmost district of Rostock in Mecklenburg Vorpommern, located on the Baltic Sea at the estuary of the river Warnow. Places of Interest: The Lighthouse was built in 1897, and still currently in use and has approximately 121 ft high, allowing visitors to enjoy an impressive view over the Baltic Sea. The Teapot with its Hyparschale curved roof, is an interesting example of the East German architecture and houses various restaurants and a sea voyage exhibition. The Old Channel, the vicinity to the canal with its various restaurants, pubs and traditional fishing boats, regional specialties are offered in a fish market. Warnemundes sandy beaches stretch out over a length of 1.9 miles and are the broadest on the German Baltic Sea coast.

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Riga (Latvia)

The plain landscape covers all the country and is a mixture of big forrests of coniferous trees, moors and swamps. the capital of latvia, Riga, is on of the biggest metropoli of the Baltic states and conserves a fascinating mix of influences from Ñatvia, Russia and Germany. The old town conserves german buildings dated in the 17th century.

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Tallinn (Estonia)

Tallinn is a medieval city, a fairytale city and mystery, which through its iron street lights and its winding cobblestone streets, we can meet the oldest pharmacy in Europe, dating from the fifteenth century and it still operates as a pharmacy, selling modern productss or St. Olav Church, the fourteenth century church that dominates Tallinns skyscraper of its age and is still a major attraction.

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Tallinn (Estonia)

Tallinn is a medieval city, a fairytale city and mystery, which through its iron street lights and its winding cobblestone streets, we can meet the oldest pharmacy in Europe, dating from the fifteenth century and it still operates as a pharmacy, selling modern productss or St. Olav Church, the fourteenth century church that dominates Tallinns skyscraper of its age and is still a major attraction.

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Klaipeda (Lithuania)

The third largest city in Lithuania, Klaipeda is situated on the Curonian Lagoon where it meets the Baltic Sea. With its rich and complex history the main attractions are the historic buildings in the city's centre, dating from the 13th to 18th centuries including the remains of Klaipeda Castle, built by the Teutonic Order in the 13th century. For sunseekers, Neringa and Palanga on the Baltic Coast are popular during the summer months offering clear waters and white sand beaches.

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Rosyth

Rosyth is a port city in Fife, Scotland. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century to house the workers in the nearby Rosyth naval shipyard. The town is the terminus of Scotland's only direct ferry connection to continental Europe. The Rosyth Port Terminal is a modern purpose-built facility with good amenities, including seating areas, toilets and telephones for cruise passengers waiting to board. Rosyth Terminal is highly accessible by car, bus, taxi or coach. Located North West of the Fort Road Bridge via the A90 from Edinburgh or the M90 from Dunfermline. Take the A985 west to Rosyth and then follow the signs to the Ferry Port. For Satnav users please use: KY11 2XP. Port Addres: Forth Ports. Terminal Building. Port of Rosyth. Rosyth. Dunfermline. KY11 2XP

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The ship: Balmoral

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Pool
Restaurant
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Balmoral is the largest of Fred Olsen's ships but still has the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere of the other ships and features 710 well-appointed rooms and suites  

Balmoral takes her name from the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family. The size of Balmoral is still small enough to navigate narrow waterways, such as the Kiel Canal, providing guests with some fantastic scenic cruising. There is plenty of space to relax on board Balmoral with a whole host of lounges and bars providing ample room and there is always a fine array of entertainment on throughout the day. The Scottish theme runs throughout the ship with the names of Balmoral's estaurants being influenced by the Highlands; the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey. Whichever you dine in, you’ll be in for a treat as the Chef’s produce tantalising menus ensuring no two days are the same.  

Year renovated 2017
Beam 28.2 m.
Length 218.18 m.
Tonnage 43,537 tn.
Occupancy 1350
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 32:1
Number of decks 9
Number of staterooms 710
Number of staterooms with balcony 121
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What's included onboard?

Comfortable rooms and suites with tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning

Tempting cuisine every day throughout your cruise - with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets and late-night snacks.

Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.

Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.

In-room sandwiches and snacks.

All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing.

Captain's Drinks Party and Gala Buffet.

Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym.

A wide choice of on board activities and lectures throughout the day.

All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance).

Luggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point.

What's not included?

Travel to/from your port or airports.

All drinks on board (optional 'All Inclusive Upgrade' available on selected cruises).

Shore Tours

Hairdressing, health, beauty treatments, and selected fitness classes.

Personal laundry and dry cleaning.

Passports and visa costs. Holiday Insurance

Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this brochure.

Discretionary gratuities to the crew, drivers, guides, etc. on board and ashore.

Evening dining in our premium restaurants; The Grill, The Black Watch Room & The Poolside

What you need to know

Types of Fares

Fares displayed on our website are generally Saver Fares which are more economical but you can also book an All Inclusive Package that includes a of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks for just £24.99 pp/pn or £35 pp/pn cruises of five nights or less. This is called Freedom Fare. Call 020 3636 9656 if you are interested in this Great value-for-money Fare or if you need more information and advice

Saver Fares - Full payment is required at the time of booking. 100% cancellation charges apply - no refunds are permitted. // Freedom Fares - included Benefits and flexibility. You can choose your cabin at the time of booking. 15% deposit on bookings before 90 days of departure. The Freedom Fare includes also a Free shuttle bus to the local centre (where operating). Priority embarkation in UK departure ports. Priority debarkation at the end of the cruise (available on request, but not guaranteed). Room upgrades are subject to availability and may be complimentary or payable.

Mandatory Insurance

Having suitable insurance cover is a mandatory requirement for your cruise.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is also pleased to work in association with specialist cruise insurance provider Holiday Extras.They can provide full Coronavirus cover. This can include cover for guests who contract Covid-19 prior to their cruise and therefore have to cancel their holiday, as well as cover for up to £15m if a guest contracts Covid-19 while travelling. This covers medical assistance, repatriation and accommodation costs for a guest and their travelling companion.

*Top Tip: Be properly insured for you and your Fred. Olsen cruise holiday. If you haven’t declared all your pre-existing medical conditions to your insurer or have not taken out an insurance policy that covers a holiday at sea, the financial consequences could be significant to you. Don’t risk a large financial bill. Tip Two: Avoid potential loopholes. It is tempting to save money and opt for the cheapest holiday insurance. However, many of these policies have loopholes that will not provide cover for the exact circumstance in the claim. Be sure to thoroughly investigate what’s covered in the policy. Tip Three: Consider annual cover. For travellers lucky enough to be embarking on several trips a year, annual policies may work out to be the best value. For multiple holidays, an annual insurance policy provides cover for the year ahead. What is the difference between cruise insurance and general travel insurance? General travel insurance is mostly designed for those planning to relax on a land-based holiday, by the pool, on the beach, or with a little sightseeing, for example. A cruise holiday has very different elements, requiring a more specialist cover. It’s unlikely that a standard holiday insurance policy would provide cover in the unfortunate event of having to be medically evacuated by helicopter or launch whilst at sea. This, for instance, is the type of scenario that specialist cruise insurance would take into account, giving you reassurance that you’re suitably covered throughout your trip should the unexpected occur.

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