--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 422ab6de-1b2a-451b-b170-03d2a5b66707 slug: 2220555 voyage_code: L2639 cruise_line: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship: Balmoral departure_date: return_date: nights: 10 embarkation_port: Santa Cruz de Tenerife disembarkation_port: Southampton, UK starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:36:21Z --- # Canaries Escape with The Fleet Fiesta > Fred Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · Nov 30 – Dec 10   (10 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | | **Ship** | Balmoral | | **Duration** | 10 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | | **Disembarkation Port** | Southampton, UK | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | L2639 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Santa Cruz de Tenerife **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sophisticated Santa Cruz - Tenerife's capital - is built around boulevards and wide avenues that link elegant squares and parks. Well-preserved buildings feature in the old town, including the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception and the 18th century Palacio de Carta, which has impressive Baroque and neoclassical features. Recently redesigned by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, the city’s largest square, Plaza de España, is a pleasant spot to lose a few hours. Lively beaches such... ### Day 2: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The thriving capital of Gran Canaria, third largest island of the Canaries, Las Palmas is within easy reach of the famous Playa del Ingles beach and the magnificent palm-fringed and Sahara-like dunes of Maspalomas. In quieter corners of the island attractive old towns like Teror and Arucas (the latter the island's ‘banana capital') invite exploration, while inland Gran Canaria's fretted volcanic landscapes of gorges, craters and mountains rising to 6,500ft offer memorable sightseeing. ### Day 3: Arrecife, Lanzarote **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Arrecife is the gateway to the island of Lanzarote, whose desolate yet dramatic lunar-like landscapes and coal-black sand beaches were shaped by 18th century volcanic eruptions. Ride by camel to the still hissing rocks of the great ‘Fire Mountains' in Timanfaya National Park – then cool down with a glass or two of wine and delicious paella in a local seafront restaurant! ### Day 4: Funchal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The picturesque whitewashed capital of this mountainous Portuguese island, 350 miles off the coast of Africa, has a timeless charm, delightfully enhanced by a benign climate that fills this ‘floating garden' with the year round colours and perfumes of subtropical flowers and fruit. Much painted by Sir Winston Churchill, Madeira has been offering the British visitor a warm welcome for three centuries, its famous wine the perfect aid to total relaxation! ### Day 5: Funchal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The picturesque whitewashed capital of this mountainous Portuguese island, 350 miles off the coast of Africa, has a timeless charm, delightfully enhanced by a benign climate that fills this ‘floating garden' with the year round colours and perfumes of subtropical flowers and fruit. Much painted by Sir Winston Churchill, Madeira has been offering the British visitor a warm welcome for three centuries, its famous wine the perfect aid to total relaxation! ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Lisbon, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM It was from historic Lisbon, built on seven low hills beside the wide Tagus estuary, that some of Europe's greatest explorers set sail in pursuit of the riches that built Portugal's former global empire in the New World, Africa and the Indies. Memories of that glorious past linger amid the grand avenues and elegant squares of the attractive capital's 18th century lower town - a vivid contrast with the colourful honeycomb of cobbled streets in the old Moorish Alfama quarter and the bohemian mood ... ### Day 8: Oporto, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM You'll find that Portugal's second city, set picturesquely on the banks of the River Douro, has some unexpected and long-established links with Britain, not least because of it's role as the home of Portugal's port wine trade. A fascinating Old Town, whose 12th century cathedral overlooks a maze of narrow streets, medieval houses and little baroque churches, is testimony to Oporto's rich history. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Southampton, UK **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Superior Interior** (Code: G) Our Superior Interior Rooms are approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 8 and Bridge Deck 9. These rooms have a bathroom with bath and/or shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). Please note, rooms 9048... **Interior Higher** (Code: LIU) Interior Higher **Single Interior Room** (Code: N) These rooms are approximately 130 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 6 and Marina Deck 3. They have a bathroom with shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). **Interior Cabin** (Code: H) This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 6 and Atlantic Deck 5. It has a bathroom with shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). **Guaranteed Interior Lower** (Code: GTYIL) This grade of cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, and an interactive television. **Interior Cabin** (Code: I) This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 5, Coral Deck 4 & Marina Deck 3 It has a bathroom with shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). **Guaranteed Interior Higher** (Code: GTYIH) This grade of cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, and an interactive television. **Single Interior** (Code: SI) Single Interior **Interior Cabin** (Code: IS) Interior Cabin **2 Bedded Room** (Code: LLH) Interior Cabin **Interior Lower Grade** (Code: LIL) Interior lower grade cabin **Superior Single Inside Cabin** (Code: M) This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 9. It has a bath and/or shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). ### Outside Cabins **Single Ocean View Cabin** (Code: K) This room is approximately 165 square feet in size and can be found on Coral Deck 4. It has a picture window and a bathroom with a shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). Please note that some of the K grades have 2 beds, but are... **Guaranteed Ocean View Higher** (Code: GTYOH) This grade of cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, and an interactive television. **Superior Ocean View Single Cabin** (Code: J) This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 8. It has a picture window, a bathroom with bath and/or shower. Facilities include air conditioning, a TV, mini fridge, telephone, safe and hairdryer. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require ... **Ocean View Cabin** (Code: OS) Ocean View Cabin Note - Some Cabins may have restricted view. **Porthole Ocean View Cabin** (Code: F) In addition to all the amenities needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay, the two porthole windows in Balmoral's F Grade Ocean View cabins also provide guests with plenty of soothing natural light and fantastic ocean views. Deck: Atlantic Deck 5, Coral Deck 4 & Marina Deck 3 Size: 165 square feet (... **Guaranteed Ocean View Lower** (Code: GTYOL) This grade of cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, and an interactive television. **Ocean View HIgher** (Code: LOU) Ocean View HIgher **Picture Window Ocean View Cabin** (Code: E) In a E Grade Ocean View cabin on Balmoral, guests will benefit from ample space in which to relax, all the amenities they need during their stay, plus plenty of natural light and scenic views provided by the cabin's picture window. Deck: Coral Deck 4 Size: 165 square feet (approx.) Bedroom with tw... **Superior Ocean View Cabin** (Code: B) Around 165 square feet in size, these rooms are located on the Lido Deck 8 and Main Deck 6. Fitted with everything you need for your stay, there’s a picture window too. The bathroom has bath and/or shower, there’s a TV, mini fridge, hairdryer and safe. *Rooms 8073, 8075, 8084 and 8086 on the Lido ... **Single Ocean View** (Code: SO) Single Ocean View **Single Ocean View Cabin** (Code: L) This room is approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on Marina Deck 3. It has a porthole and a bathroom with shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). **Picture Window Ocean View Cabin** (Code: D) In a D Grade Ocean View cabin on Balmoral, guests will benefit from ample space in which to relax, all the amenities they need during their stay, plus plenty of natural light and scenic views provided by the cabin's picture window. Deck: Atlantic Deck 5 & Coral Deck 4 Size: 165 square feet (approx... **Superior Ocean View Cabin** (Code: A) This room is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 8. It has a picture window, bathroom with bath and/or shower. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). **Ocean View Lower** (Code: LOL) Ocean View Lower **Superior Ocean View** (Code: SOS) Superior Ocean View **Superior Ocean View Cabin** (Code: C) Located on Atlantic Deck 5. Around 165 square feet, with a picture window; and have a bathroom with a shower or bath. All rooms are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Cabin** (Code: LBC) Balcony **Superior Balcony** (Code: LBA) Superior Balcony **Balcony Cabin** (Code: BC) This cabin is approximately 260 square feet in size, and can be found on Lido Deck 8 and Bridge Deck 9. It has a balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). Smoking is permitted on cabin balconies **Superior Balcony Cabin** (Code: BA) These cabins are approximately 248 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 9. These cabins have a balcony, bathroom with bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). Smoking is permitted on cabin balconies. ### Suite Cabins **Premier Suite** (Code: LPS) Premier Suite **Marquee Suite** (Code: LMS) Marquee Suite **Marquee Suite** (Code: MS) This suite is approximately 472 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 10. This suite has a bedroom with a large double bed and a sitting area, a bathroom with bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). S... **Owner's Suite** (Code: OW) The spacious and tastefully decorated Owner's Suites on Balmoral are approximately 1181 square feet in size and are situated on Highland Deck 10. These suites feature all the amenities guests may need, with plenty of room, and a full length balcony, plus a few extra touches for a comfortable and mem... **Balcony Junior Suite** (Code: LBJ) Balcony Junior Suite **Superior Suite** (Code: SS) This suite is approximately 341 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 10 & Bridge Deck 9. This suite has a bedroom with sitting area and a balcony. The bathroom has a bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 vo... **Junior Suite** (Code: GBJ) Junior Suite **Premier Suite** (Code: PS) This suite is approximately 601 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 11. This suite has a sitting room, balcony and a bedroom with large double bed and bathroom with bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 vo... **Superior Suite** (Code: LSS) Superior Suite **Single Balcony Suite** (Code: JB) This suite is approximately 274 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 9. This suite has a bedroom with sitting area and a balcony. The bathroom has a bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and require a European 2 pin plug (220 volts). Smoking is p... **Balcony Junior Suite** (Code: BJ) This suite is approximately 279 square feet in size and can be found on Highland Deck 10, Bridge Deck 9 and Lido Deck 8. This suite has a bedroom with a sitting area and a balcony. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower. All cabins are non-smoking, have 24 hour room service and requ... ## Ship Information ### Balmoral 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. Featuring 710 well-appointed rooms and suites and a selection of comfortable lounges, bars and inviting public areas, Balmoral provides guests with ample space in which to relax and share a memorable cruise experience with hundreds, not thousands, of fellow travellers. And, as our guests have come to expect, there is always an array of superb entertainment on offer throughout the day, from lectures and hobby classes to live cabaret and comedians, ensuring you can make the most of your time on board. Balmoral is small enough to navigate size-restricted waterways such as the Kiel Canal, providing fantastic scenic cruising opportunities, and retains the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere that the Fred. Olsen fleet is renowned for. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,325 | | Crew | 510 | | Gross Tonnage | 43,537.0 | | Length | 715.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 710 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Recreational - **THE OLSEN ART STUDIO**: The Olsen Art Studio on board Balmoral embodies the Olsen family's love of art, providing a spacious area filled with arts and crafts items for a rang... - **The Botanical Room**: Designed in shades of lush greens and vibrant yellows, the Botanical Room aboard Balmoral offers a warm and inviting space for guests to unwind. Here,... - **Boutique Shopping**: The shops on board Balmoral offer everything you may want or need during your time on board, whether you're treating yourself or a loved one to a holi... - **The Observatory**: The Observatory has spectacular panoramic views and is a wonderful lounge to enjoy a drink in as you take a seat in one of the comfortable chairs by t... - **The Earth Room**: Our serene Earth Room is designed for those inspired by and curious about our remarkable planet. Featuring a unique collection of books individually p... ### Food and Drink - **BALLINDALLOCH RESTAURANT**: Balmoral’s Ballindalloch restaurant offers a fantastic selection of expertly prepared delicious dishes to enjoy. Our delicious five-course á la carte ... - **THE BOOKMARK CAFÉ**: The Bookmark Café serves a selection of delicious speciality coffees and quality tea blends. Enjoy a quiet moment with a book or share the experience ... - **LIDO BAR AND LOUNGE**: Our spacious and sociable Lido Lounge & Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink and chat with our friendly staff and your fellow guests. ... - **Thistle Restaurant**: The Thistle Restaurant is designed with a light and airy feel, offering guests a more informal and relaxed dining experience, boasting a fresh layout,... - **COLOURS & TASTES**: An evening meal at Balmoral's Colours & Tastes restaurant makes for a really special occasion - enjoy a delicious taste of Asia in intimate Far East-i... ### Entertainment - **RIB Tours**: We encourage our guests to head off on a journey of discovery in every destination to really get the most out of every moment of their cruise. Taking ... ### Relaxation - **NEPTUNE LOUNGE**: Join our Show Team in the Neptune Lounge as they put on memorable shows for you, along with guest comedians, singers and magicians, who’ll delight and... - **POOLS & JACUZZIS**: Keep fit by swimming a few lengths, or cool down after relaxing in the sunshine on deck in either of Balmoral’s large, heated saltwater pools. Located... - **ATLANTIS SPA**: Our Atlantis Spa provides soothing surroundings for our guests relaxation and enjoyment. Large picture windows are perfect for offering scenic cruisin... ### Fitness - **FITNESS CENTRE**: If you enjoy working out, Balmoral's Fitness Centre is fully equipped with all the modern facilities and equipment you'd expect to find in your gym ba... ### Technology - **ROOM SERVICE**: All of our suites and cabins have tea and coffee making facilities included as standard, so you can enjoy a pick-me-up first thing or a relaxing drink... ## Ports of Call ### Santa Cruz de Tenerife *Coordinates: 28.4636, -16.2518* Sophisticated Santa Cruz - Tenerife's capital - is built around boulevards and wide avenues that link elegant squares and parks. Well-preserved buildings feature in the old town, including the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception and the 18th century Palacio de Carta, which has impressive Baroque and neoclassical features. Recently redesigned by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, the ci... ### Las Palmas, Gran Canaria *Coordinates: 28.1235, -15.4363* The thriving capital of Gran Canaria, third largest island of the Canaries, Las Palmas is within easy reach of the famous Playa del Ingles beach and the magnificent palm-fringed and Sahara-like dunes of Maspalomas. In quieter corners of the island attractive old towns like Teror and Arucas (the latter the island's ‘banana capital') invite exploration, while inland Gran Canaria's fretted volcanic... ### Arrecife, Lanzarote *Coordinates: 28.9652, -13.555* Arrecife is the gateway to the island of Lanzarote, whose desolate yet dramatic lunar-like landscapes and coal-black sand beaches were shaped by 18th century volcanic eruptions. Ride by camel to the still hissing rocks of the great ‘Fire Mountains' in Timanfaya National Park – then cool down with a glass or two of wine and delicious paella in a local seafront restaurant! ### Funchal *Coordinates: 32.6448, -16.9097* The picturesque whitewashed capital of this mountainous Portuguese island, 350 miles off the coast of Africa, has a timeless charm, delightfully enhanced by a benign climate that fills this ‘floating garden' with the year round colours and perfumes of subtropical flowers and fruit. Much painted by Sir Winston Churchill, Madeira has been offering the British visitor a warm welcome for three centu... ### Lisbon, Portugal *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* It was from historic Lisbon, built on seven low hills beside the wide Tagus estuary, that some of Europe's greatest explorers set sail in pursuit of the riches that built Portugal's former global empire in the New World, Africa and the Indies. Memories of that glorious past linger amid the grand avenues and elegant squares of the attractive capital's 18th century lower town - a vivid contrast with... ### Oporto, Portugal *Coordinates: 41.15, -8.61024* You'll find that Portugal's second city, set picturesquely on the banks of the River Douro, has some unexpected and long-established links with Britain, not least because of it's role as the home of Portugal's port wine trade. A fascinating Old Town, whose 12th century cathedral overlooks a maze of narrow streets, medieval houses and little baroque churches, is testimony to Oporto's rich history. ### Southampton, UK *Coordinates: 50.8862, -1.3957* Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. 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