This favourite among more mature cruisers lost two ships but gained another pair during the pandemic. Out went veterans Boudicca and Black Watch, to be replaced by former Holland America ships Amsterdam (now called Bolette) and Rotterdam (now called Borealis). Borealis was the first to make her maiden voyage, from Liverpool in July 2021, followed in August by Bolette (named after Fred. Olsen Jnr's great-great-grandmother), which sailed from Dover to the isles of Scilly. Both ships were extensively refurbished for their new roles, with the addition of familiar venues such as the Morning light pub, Bookmark Café and Oriental tea room.
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Your adventure begins in Southampton
Day 5
Seydisfjørdur
Day 5
At sea
Day 5
At sea
Day 6
Akureyri
Day 6
At sea
Day 6
At sea
Day 7
Isafjørdur
Day 8
Reykjavík
Day 9
Reykjavík
Day 11
Thorshavn
Day 14
Southampton
Balmoral, ship details
Balmoral is named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family, and the Scottish theme runs throughout the main dining venues – the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey – where guests can enjoy tantalising menus prepared by our expert chefs.
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