Fred Olsen Balmoral - a walking tour of the ship
Channel: jon.in.glasgow
Date: 2023-09-26

Each cruise ship has its own mix of the familiar and the unexpected.  Whether you are a seasoned passenger or new to cruising there are issues that don’t get covered in the glossy brochures or company videos. Getting comfortable with a new ships layout takes time. What's it like to walk the promenade? What views do you get from the top deck? If you want to snap wildlife photos is the forward deck going to allow you elbow space? What are the best spots to get out of the wind?  Is it an option to have breakfast in the fresh air?

The Fred Oleson Cruise Lines ship Balmoral is small enough to venture into a number of smaller ports and fiords but has it secrets.  If you are curious and want to go past deck plans or simply impatient to explore before you embark, this walking tour of the ship might give you some clues.  You might find, after 'you get your sea legs', that you rather like the Balmoral.

Note: the opinions, images and videos are my own, based on my mostly-new-to-cruising experiences of getting to know the Balmoral.