Portugal's Islands in Search of the Meteor Shower
Included In Our Summer Sale!
No-Fly from Rosyth
You’ll have chances to discover the Sete Cidades crater lakes, the volcanoes of Capelinhos and Pico, and the Algar do Carvão lava tube. What’s more, we’ve timed your sailing to coincide with the Perseid Meteor Shower, affording chances to see shooting stars as Balmoral sails the remote waters of the Azores, and when hydrangeas – the archipelago’s national flower – are in bloom.
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Departure Date: 07th August 2024
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Total Nights: 15 Nights
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Cruise: Balmoral
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Package Type: Cruise Only
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred Olsen Cruises combine quality cruise experiences with customer-friendly value. They’ve plied the waves for 175 years, and are still going as strong today as their first day at sea.
Offering a stylish & understated style of traditional cruising, the line prides itself on its Signature Experience programme- helping passengers to gain an in-depth understanding of their destinations.
Ideal for passengers seeking a laid-back cruise, with an informal and friendly atmosphere aboard.
1325
Passengers
551
Crew
1987
Launched
2019
Last refit
43537t
Tonnage
218m
Length
32m
Width
18kts
Speed
10
Decks
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Currency
Overview
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15 night cruise onboard Balmoral
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No-Fly from Rosyth
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À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Daily buffet dining options
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Guest speakers
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Entertainment
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Relaxation & fitness
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Embark ship and set sail from Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2-5
At Sea
Day 6
Praia da Vitória, Portugal
Day 7
Horta, Portugal
Day 8
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Day 9
Vila Franca Islet, Portugal
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Cruise mouth of River Tagus, Belém Tower & Discovery Monument, Portugal
Day 11
Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal
Day 11
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 12
Leixões, Portugal
Day 13-15
At Sea
Day 16
Disembark ship in Rosyth, Scotland
Day 1
Embark ship and set sail from Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2-5
At Sea
Day 6
Praia da Vitória, Portugal
Day 7
Horta, Portugal
Day 8
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Day 9
Vila Franca Islet, Portugal
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Cruise mouth of River Tagus, Belém Tower & Discovery Monument, Portugal
Day 11
Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal
Day 11
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 12
Leixões, Portugal
Day 13-15
At Sea
Day 16
Disembark ship in Rosyth, Scotland
Ship Details
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Balmoral
Balmoral is the smallest ship in our fleet and is well-loved by all of our teams, and long-standing guests. She has wonderful facilities - six beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for when Balmoral is scenic cruising.
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