Thursday, June 27, 2024 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has commenced its Scottish summer sailing season aboard the Balmoral. Today, this compact ship embarks on its inaugural cruise of the season from Rosyth, offering guests a captivating seven-night journey through the Norwegian Fjords.
Throughout June to August, Balmoral will navigate a diverse array of destinations, including the Baltic, the Scottish Isles, Iceland, and the islands of Portugal. Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We are delighted to have returned to Rosyth for another busy cruising schedule for summer 2024.
“Guests joining us can look forward to a variety of cruises on board Balmoral where they can seek out native wildlife, witness spectacular natural phenomena and immerse in the local way of life. “Opportunities in our hand-crafted itineraries include the opportunity to sail along the size-restricted Kiel Canal, witness thundering waterfalls and spurting geysers in Iceland and see beautiful hydrangeas when they’re in bloom in the Azores.” Guests aboard can anticipate a variety of specially curated activities, including opportunities to observe marine wildlife alongside the conservation charity ORCA, indulge in authentic flavors from the destinations they’ll visit, and join an astronomer for stargazing sessions on deck.
Rob Mason, Head of Cruise at Capital Cruising, said: “Our cruise season is well underway across Scotland, and we are excited to .
