--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 59a90622-b661-49dc-97cc-e9a6e42f4a2b slug: 2225098 voyage_code: L263538 cruise_line: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship: Balmoral departure_date: return_date: nights: 42 embarkation_port: Valleta, Malta disembarkation_port: Santa Cruz de Tenerife starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:24:03Z --- # Adriatic & Eastern Mediterranean Discovery > Fred Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · Oct 19 – Nov 30   (42 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | | **Ship** | Balmoral | | **Duration** | 42 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Valleta, Malta | | **Disembarkation Port** | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | L263538 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Valleta, Malta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Dubrovnik, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM There's no mistaking the past wealth and proud spirit of this ‘Jewel of the Adriatic', perched on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. An independent city-state for 600 years until conquered by Napoleon, Dubrovnik survives, despite recent events, as one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities - a timeless architectural showpiece, whose graceful churches and cloisters, palaces and fountains, mellow Baroque facades and encircling ancient walls, all seem more stage set than reality. ### Day 4: Split, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM In the heart of Dalmatia, the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast dates back to the days of Diocletian. The old town is built around the harbour and much of the old city remains to this day. A visit to the Roman Palace of Emperor Diocletian is well worth a visit. Other notable site include the cathedral; the Temple of Jupiter; the Golden Gate; the Silver Gate; and Peristyle Square. ### Day 5: Koper **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM An island until the 19th Century, Koper is the main port in Slovenia and the gateway to Central Europe. The old town is abundant with architecture and cultural monuments. The richness of the culinary heritage, as well as the hospitality, kindness and attention of the native Slovenians, guarantees a pleasant visit. ### Day 6: Zadar, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The walled port of Zadar lies on the dramatic northern Dalmatian coast. Located between Rijeka and Split, it is quieter than its neighbouring resorts on the south coast and rich in history and natural beauty. The capital of Dalmatia for many centuries, Zadar has an old network of narrow streets in which you can lose yourself marvelling at the roman ruins and Romanesque churches. The Zadar region oozes natural beauty and boasts 200 hidden islands and islets, bays and isthmuses that create an ... ### Day 7: Bay of Kotor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Kotor, Montenegro **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Old City is a highly preserved example of life in the Middle Ages, and the medieval architecture there has ensured its place as a UNESCO listed 'World Natural and Historical Heritage Site'. ### Day 9: Kerkira, Corfu **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM This beautiful Greek island may have a chequered past, but its interesting history, stunning natural beauty and glorious climate make it one of the most appealing holiday destinations in Europe. Ruled by many foreign powers in its time, the Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, French, and British influences are seen within the wide avenues, narrow flagstone alleys, open squares, ancient churches and fortresses of historic Corfu Town. Aside from Corfu’s seemingly endless stretches of fine beaches an... ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Heraklion, Crete **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments to the battles of World War II abound. ### Day 12: Heraklion, Crete **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments to the battles of World War II abound. ### Day 13: Ermoupoli, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ermoupoli, also known by the formal older name Ermoupolis or Hermoupolis, is a town and former municipality on the island of Syros, in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Syros-Ermoupoli, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Kavala, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Kavala, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: Vathy, Samos, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 20: Rhodes, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes was the headquarters of the crusader Knights of St John before defeat by the Ottoman Turks. Within the capital's massive citadel walls the medieval Old Town presents a hive of narrow cobbled streets, dominated by the Avenue of the Knights and imposing Palace of the Grand Masters. More modern distractions await in the New Town while nearby is picturesque Lindos, clustered below a hilltop acropolis and Crusader Castle. ### Day 21: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 22: Limassol, Cyprus **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Limassol is the chief port of the Republic of Cyprus. The city lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city and is also its chief tourist centre. Close by Limassol are the ruins of Kolossi Castle, where King Richard I of Englad is reputed to have honeymooned with Berengaria in 1191. Also worth visiting are the ruins of the 11th-century BC Mycenaean colony of Curium; and the ruins of Amathus, founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. T... ### Day 23: Limassol, Cyprus **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Limassol is the chief port of the Republic of Cyprus. The city lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city and is also its chief tourist centre. Close by Limassol are the ruins of Kolossi Castle, where King Richard I of Englad is reputed to have honeymooned with Berengaria in 1191. Also worth visiting are the ruins of the 11th-century BC Mycenaean colony of Curium; and the ruins of Amathus, founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. T... ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: Alexandria, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM A Roman amphitheatre, ancient catacombs and the site of the great Pharos lighthouse recall distant glories, while the 19th century Montazah Palace - a former royal residence - and seafront boulevards reflect a more recent era. Alexandria exists in the land that gave birth to the first great civilisation. ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: Marmaris, Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 'No part of the world can be more beautiful', wrote Freya Stark, 'than the western and southern coasts of Turkey'. In their midst lies the lively resort of Marmaris, whose harbour, old shopping bazaar and 16th century Venetian fortress are framed by an almost land-locked bay of inviting blue. North-westwards Turkey's legend-filled Aegean Coast, where Antolia's pine-clad mountains drop down to a rocky shoreline punctuated by picture-postcard coves and dazzling beaches. ### Day 28: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 29: Istanbul, Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Built on the shores of two continents and seat of successive Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for 1,500 years, Istanbul (the Constantinople of old) is a chaotic, cosmoplitan collision of East and West, past and present. Among its great wealth of monuments and landmarks are the ethereal Blue Mosque, glittering Topkapi Palace (once home of the sultans), vast Kapali Carsi (the world's largest covered bazaar) and the aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. ### Day 30: Istanbul, Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Built on the shores of two continents and seat of successive Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for 1,500 years, Istanbul (the Constantinople of old) is a chaotic, cosmoplitan collision of East and West, past and present. Among its great wealth of monuments and landmarks are the ethereal Blue Mosque, glittering Topkapi Palace (once home of the sultans), vast Kapali Carsi (the world's largest covered bazaar) and the aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. ### Day 31: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 32: Piraeus (Athens), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. ### Day 33: Piraeus (Athens), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. ### Day 34: Kalamata, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Built on the site of ancient Pharai, Kalamata, the second largest city in Peloponnes is fantastic destination for museum lovers. It has a small, but attractive, old town, which was rebuilt having been completely destroyed by the Turks in the war of independence. ### Day 35: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 36: Trapani **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 37: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 38: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 39: Tangier, Morocco **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Overlooking a vast sweeping bay, Tangier is the traditional gateway to Morocco. Though no more than 15 miles across the Straits of Gibraltar from Europe, this is a cosmopolitan city that stands on the threshold of Africa. Its world of soaring minarets and domes, ancient casbah (once the sultan's walled palace and gardens) and animated souks express the rich part-Arab, part-African heritage of a city that has seen occupation by 12 nations since the 5th century. ### Day 40: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 41: Agadir, Morocco **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Poised between the Atlantic and the snow crowned Atlas Mountains, Agadir is a lively resort set beside a vast beach. The town presents the modern face of Morocco, but one where a pervasive sense of ancient and deep-rooted tradition still lingers – while inland, where the warm Sahara winds blow, the citadel-oasis or Taroudant, reflects Berber culture at its most exotic. ### Day 42: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 43: 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... ## 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 ### Valleta, Malta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its ... ### Dubrovnik, Croatia *Coordinates: 42.6418, 18.1065* There's no mistaking the past wealth and proud spirit of this ‘Jewel of the Adriatic', perched on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. An independent city-state for 600 years until conquered by Napoleon, Dubrovnik survives, despite recent events, as one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities - a timeless architectural showpiece, whose graceful churches and cloisters, palaces and fountains, mellow Baro... ### Split, Croatia *Coordinates: 43.5069, 16.4424* In the heart of Dalmatia, the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast dates back to the days of Diocletian. The old town is built around the harbour and much of the old city remains to this day. A visit to the Roman Palace of Emperor Diocletian is well worth a visit. Other notable site include the cathedral; the Temple of Jupiter; the Golden Gate; the Silver Gate; and Peristyle Square. ### Koper *Coordinates: 45.5483, 13.7312* An island until the 19th Century, Koper is the main port in Slovenia and the gateway to Central Europe. The old town is abundant with architecture and cultural monuments. The richness of the culinary heritage, as well as the hospitality, kindness and attention of the native Slovenians, guarantees a pleasant visit. ### Zadar, Croatia *Coordinates: 44.1149, 15.229* The walled port of Zadar lies on the dramatic northern Dalmatian coast. Located between Rijeka and Split, it is quieter than its neighbouring resorts on the south coast and rich in history and natural beauty. The capital of Dalmatia for many centuries, Zadar has an old network of narrow streets in which you can lose yourself marvelling at the roman ruins and Romanesque churches. The Zadar regi... ### Bay of Kotor ### Kotor, Montenegro *Coordinates: 42.326, 18.6767* The Old City is a highly preserved example of life in the Middle Ages, and the medieval architecture there has ensured its place as a UNESCO listed 'World Natural and Historical Heritage Site'. ### Kerkira, Corfu *Coordinates: 39.6178, 19.9196* This beautiful Greek island may have a chequered past, but its interesting history, stunning natural beauty and glorious climate make it one of the most appealing holiday destinations in Europe. Ruled by many foreign powers in its time, the Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, French, and British influences are seen within the wide avenues, narrow flagstone alleys, open squares, ancient churches and fortre... ### Heraklion, Crete *Coordinates: 35.2831, 25.1296* Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments... ### Ermoupoli, Greece *Coordinates: 37.4446, 24.9429* Ermoupoli, also known by the formal older name Ermoupolis or Hermoupolis, is a town and former municipality on the island of Syros, in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Syros-Ermoupoli, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. ### Kavala, Greece ### Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece *Coordinates: 39.0916, 26.5599* ### Vathy, Samos, Greece *Coordinates: 37.7615, 26.9805* ### Rhodes, Greece *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes was the headquarters of the crusader Knights of St John before defeat by the Ottoman Turks. Within the capital's massive citadel walls the medieval Old Town presents a hive of narrow cobbled streets, dominated by the Avenue of the Knights and imposing Palace of the Grand Masters. More modern distractions await in the New Town while nearby is picturesque Lin... ### Limassol, Cyprus *Coordinates: 34.7071, 33.0226* Limassol is the chief port of the Republic of Cyprus. The city lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city and is also its chief tourist centre. Close by Limassol are the ruins of Kolossi Castle, where King Richard I of Englad is reputed to have honeymooned with Berengaria in 1191. Also worth visiting are the ruins of the 11th-centu... ### Alexandria, Egypt *Coordinates: 31.2135, 29.9443* A Roman amphitheatre, ancient catacombs and the site of the great Pharos lighthouse recall distant glories, while the 19th century Montazah Palace - a former royal residence - and seafront boulevards reflect a more recent era. Alexandria exists in the land that gave birth to the first great civilisation. ### Marmaris, Turkey *Coordinates: 36.8548, 28.2708* 'No part of the world can be more beautiful', wrote Freya Stark, 'than the western and southern coasts of Turkey'. In their midst lies the lively resort of Marmaris, whose harbour, old shopping bazaar and 16th century Venetian fortress are framed by an almost land-locked bay of inviting blue. North-westwards Turkey's legend-filled Aegean Coast, where Antolia's pine-clad mountains drop down to ... ### Istanbul, Turkey *Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759* Built on the shores of two continents and seat of successive Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for 1,500 years, Istanbul (the Constantinople of old) is a chaotic, cosmoplitan collision of East and West, past and present. Among its great wealth of monuments and landmarks are the ethereal Blue Mosque, glittering Topkapi Palace (once home of the sultans), vast Kapali Carsi (the world's largest covered ba... ### Piraeus (Athens), Greece *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honey... ### Kalamata, Greece *Coordinates: 37.0415, 22.1115* Built on the site of ancient Pharai, Kalamata, the second largest city in Peloponnes is fantastic destination for museum lovers. It has a small, but attractive, old town, which was rebuilt having been completely destroyed by the Turks in the war of independence. ### Trapani ### Tangier, Morocco Overlooking a vast sweeping bay, Tangier is the traditional gateway to Morocco. Though no more than 15 miles across the Straits of Gibraltar from Europe, this is a cosmopolitan city that stands on the threshold of Africa. Its world of soaring minarets and domes, ancient casbah (once the sultan's walled palace and gardens) and animated souks express the rich part-Arab, part-African heritage of a ci... ### Agadir, Morocco *Coordinates: 30.4, -9.6* Poised between the Atlantic and the snow crowned Atlas Mountains, Agadir is a lively resort set beside a vast beach. The town presents the modern face of Morocco, but one where a pervasive sense of ancient and deep-rooted tradition still lingers – while inland, where the warm Sahara winds blow, the citadel-oasis or Taroudant, reflects Berber culture at its most exotic. ### 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. 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