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Fred. Olsen brings flagship Balmoral ‘closer’ to the north again in 2019

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is promoting its sensational sailings from the north of the UK in its new ‘Balmoral from the north’ brochure, showcasing a variety of exciting cruises from Newcastle and Rosyth (Edinburgh) next year, aboard its flagship, Balmoral.

 ‘Balmoral from the north’ profiles 20 of Fred. Olsen’s very best cruise itineraries from Newcastle and Edinburgh in 2019. Glide along scenic, historic waterways into the cities of Germany, Sweden, Belgium or the Netherlands. Soak up the late summer sunshine in France, Portugal and Spain, or unearth the spellbinding natural wonders of Iceland.

Embark on an in-depth discovery of the capital cities of the Baltic, or perhaps explore this wonderful region, at a time of year with fewer tourists. Revel in the unspoilt beauty of Fred. Olsen’s homeland on a Norwegian fjords adventure, or join a very special ‘Mystery Cruise’, which visits a different country every day. For a quick getaway, there is a range of five-night taster holidays – the perfect way to introduce friends and family to the award-winning Fred. Olsen experience.

Fred. Olsen will be returning Balmoral to Edinburgh (Rosyth) in 2019, for its second cruise season from the convenient Scottish port. Next year, Balmoral will be offering a total of eight cruise holidays from Edinburgh (Rosyth), between June and August, including a seven-night ‘Norwegian Fjords’ departure, a 14-night ‘Baltic Capitals’ discovery, and a nine-night ‘European Rivers & Canals’ experience.

This follows on from a very successful debut season for Balmoral from Rosyth in 2018, from May to July, with a record nine sailings – an increase on the eight departures on board Black Watch from the port in 2017.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“In order to accommodate Balmoral, the Port of Rosyth consulted with us and made significant investments in the port area and facilities. The introduction of a sheltered marquee and car parking close to the Cruise Terminal, along with enhanced passenger flows, has led to a marked upturn in guest satisfaction and a greatly-improved guest experience.

“We look forward to another successful cruise season from the scenic Port of Rosyth in 2019, when we will once again be welcoming Scottish guests aboard Balmoral, both old and new.”

Guests have awarded facilities at the Port of Rosyth a 12% improvement rating year-on-year, and disembarkation has seen a year-on-year increase in satisfaction of 17%. Check-in and embarkation have also achieved an average of 90% guest satisfaction – one of the highest ratings of any of Fred. Olsen’s five UK departure ports.

Fred. Olsen will also be operating Balmoral from the popular Port of Tyne from April to October 2019, on a cruise season split with Rosyth. The ex-Newcastle cruise season starts with an eight-night ‘German Waterways’ sailing in April 2019, with other notable itineraries including a 14-night ‘Capital Cities of the Baltic’ departure – utilising the Port’s strategic northern location closer to Scandinavia and the Baltic – and an 11-night ‘France, Spain & Portugal’ getaway.

SOURCE: FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES

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