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- The charge will be £4.00 per passenger per night, and 3rd and 4th occupants increases to £2.00 per passenger per night.
- This supplement has a maximum charge of £80 per passenger, and will apply to all new bookings on cruises featured in the 2009/2010 1st Edition brochure.
Baltic Highlights
Northern Europe Cruise
One final chance in 2009 to cruise the bountiful Baltic. With smaller crowds and spellbinding sights on offer, Balmoral heads out for the myriad attractions of Scandinavia.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2009 | |||
| Mon 14 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Dover |
| Wed 16 | 12:30 | 23:00 | Copenhagen |
| Fri 18 | 08:00 | 16:30 | Stockholm |
| Sat 19 | 08:30 | 16:00 | Tallinn |
| Sun 20 to Mon 21 | 08:30 | 18:00 | St. Petersburg |
| Tue 22 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Helsinki |
| Thu 24 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Travemunde |
| Fri 25 | 01:30 | 01:30 | Holtenau Pilot Station |
| Fri 25 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Brunsbuttel Pilot Station |
| Sat 26 | 08:00 | 16:30 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| OW | Owner\'s Suite | £9,365 | £5,151 |
| PS | Premier Suite | £7,860 | £4,323 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £6,755 | £3,715 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £6,005 | £3,303 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | £5,090 | £2,800 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | £5,090 | £2,800 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | £4,335 | £2,384 |
| A | Superior Outside | £3,895 | £2,142 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £3,770 | £2,074 |
| B | Superior Outside | £3,615 | £1,988 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £3,615 | £1,988 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £3,520 | £1,936 |
| D | Outside | £3,140 | £1,727 |
| E | Outside | £3,015 | £1,658 |
| F | Outside | £2,890 | £1,590 |
| G | Superior Inside | £2,735 | £1,504 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | £2,735 | £1,504 |
| H | Inside | £2,515 | £1,383 |
| I | Inside | £2,355 | £1,295 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £6,915 | £3,803 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | £6,130 | £3,372 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | £5,340 | £2,937 |
| L | Outside Single | £5,030 | £2,767 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | £4,555 | £2,505 |
| N | Inside Single | £4,020 | £2,211 |
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In The Footsteps of Sibelius (Tour D)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Our tour begins as we leave the harbour, travelling on to the main street, Mannerheim Street, and passing Parliament House, the National Museum, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. At Sibelius Park we will take a short stroll to photograph the unique Sibelius Monument – constructed with 527 steel pipes.
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Helsinki By Boat (Tour C)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
At Market Square, we board a private sightseeing boat for a cruise of approximately 90 minutes. The tour will take us to the magnificent Helsinki archipelago where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights only a few kilometres from the city centre – an experience to add to our overall impression of this lovely area. -
Porvoo & Helsinki Highlights (Tour B)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
From the harbour we drive past Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral and the Presidential Palace, after which we will make a brief photo stop at Senate Square. -
Helsinki City Tour
HELSINKI, FINLAND
We travel onwards past the colourful open-air market and along the Esplanade shopping street (traffic permitting), where most of the designer shops are located. Our next sight will be the Olympic Stadium where the 1952 Olympic Games were held. -
Rocca Al Mare Open Air Museum (Tour G)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
Just four miles from Tallinn's city centre is a fascinating museum that recreates the village life of 18th and 19th century rural Estonia.
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Highlights of Tallinn (Tour F)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
We leave the harbour and drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn, viewing some of the highlights of Estonian architecture. -
Art & Architecture (Tour D)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
After circling Tallinn’s medieval city wall, with its fairy tale turrets, we shall stop at the foot of the Kiek in de Kök Tower (Cannon Tower) for a panoramic view of the Upper Town, with its churches and towers. -
Out & About Tallinn (Tour B)
TALLINN, ESTONIA
Departing from the harbour, we travel through Tallinn’s cultural heart towards Toompea (Cathedral Hill). We shall stop at the foot of the medieval tower named Pikk (or Tall) Hermann, which stands guard over the National Parliament in this, Estonia's capital. -
Fishing Village of Dragor (Tour F)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This scenic tour is ideal for those passengers who have been to Copenhagen before, as it takes us away from the city, to experience some of the more rural Danish charm. -
Copenhagen City & Harbour Tour (Tour D)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Enjoy a comprehensive look at ‘Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen’, as the song goes, by land and water. -
Royal Copenhagen (Tour B)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Copenhagen, which was proclaimed as the national capital in 1417, has a long history as the ‘Royal’ city of Denmark. The location of the city, at the mouth of the Baltic and astride the trade routes between continental Europe and Scandinavia, made it the obvious choice for the Danish Monarchs, who once reigned over large parts of Sweden and Norway. -
Panoramic City Tour of St Petersburg (Tour A)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A visit to St Petersburg is always a rewarding and unforgettable experience. By European standards it is a young city – in 2003, St Petersburg celebrated the 300th anniversary of its foundation – yet wherever we look there are reminders of an eventful history. -
Peterhof & Hermitage (Tour B)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A drive of approximately one hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks – the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Indeed, several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Souvenirs (Tour C)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This excursion gives us the opportunity to go ashore and enjoy some time to explore and indulge in a little retail therapy. Our coach will take us to a recommended store where a variety of items can be purchased. -
Hermitage (Tour D)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This is our opportunity to visit St Petersburg’s most famous museum, the Hermitage – Russia’s largest collection of art, with over 2.8 million works, and one of the most prestigious museums in the world. -
An Evening at the Ballet (Tour E)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This evening of ballet is an opportunity to experience an exciting performance at one of the leading centres of art. Dancers from various companies are invited to perform on stage for our special enjoyment. -
Palatial St Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Entering the Palace we will ascend the grand staircase to the staterooms on the first floor. The white-on-white ornamentation is broken only by crimson curtains and blue oriental vases on the walls. The view of the interior before us, of a seemingly interminable succession of staterooms, gives the impression of a golden corridor. -
Catherine Palace (Tour G)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
The Catherine Palace ranks high on the list of the world’s most beautiful buildings. Rastrelli designed the lavish palace in 1752 for Empress Elizabeth, who named it Catherine Palace in honour of her mother, Catherine I, who originally owned the estate. -
Peterhof (Tour H)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A drive of approximately one hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Indeed several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Cathedrals (Tour I)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Our first visit on this tour will be to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. The Kazan Cathedral is centrally located on the Nevsky Prospekt and attracts the attention of visitors with its stately aspect, elegantly proportioned dome and impressive colonnades. -
Musical Evening at the Hermitage (Tour J)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This really is an unmissable tour – not least because it gives us the unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most well known museums in the world, away from the crowds. -
Spilled Blood Cathedral & Shopping (Tour K)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A short transfer will take us to the Cathedral of Resurrection on Spilled Blood – one of the most noted landmarks of St Petersburg. For many years this splendid Cathedral was closed to the public but opened again in the late 1990’s as a museum, after a 25 year renovation. -
Fountains of Peterhof (Tour L)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Nowadays the residence, with its parks and fountains, is included in the UNESCO list of the world’s most precious historical sights. Several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Private Tours
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
St Petersburg is a city of never-ending possibilities for the visitor. There are enough palaces and museums to satiate any culture buff’s appetite! Monuments, cathedrals, memorials, parks – the list of attractions is seemingly infinite. -
Panoramic Stockholm (Tour B)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
This tour covers the city districts of Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Östermalm, and Djurgården – each having its own special character.
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Historic Stockholm & Sigtuna (Tour C)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
From the pier, our tour commences with a drive up to Fjällgatan, for a splendid panoramic view of the city and the inner harbour. We then descend to cross to the island of Gamla Stan, where the enchanting, medieval Old Town is located. -
Waterways of Stockholm (Tour D)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Nature and careful planning have combined to make Stockholm one of the world’s most attractive capitals. Water plays an important part in city life, and no fewer than 50 bridges of every shape and size link Stockholm’s 14 islands. -
Old Town & The Ice Bar (Tour E)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
We leave the pier to begin our tour, which will let us experience the world’s first permanent ice bar. We will first visit Stockholm's oldest quarter – the Old Town (Gamla Stan). -
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Palaces of the Romanovs (Tour N)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This tour will give us an interesting insight into the Russian Tsars’ lives. We will see the most beautiful of the St Petersburg summer residences – Catherine Palace, and the most mysterious and unusual palace of Pavlovsk.
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The Russian Museum (Tour O)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This unique tour affords us an exceptional opportunity for an all round, detailed study of the development of artistic ideas and culture in Russia. We will visit the Russian Museum – a treasure house of world importance, where the wealth and variety of Russian art is superbly represented.
Balmoral
With the introduction of the company’s fifth vessel, the newly extended and refurbished Balmoral - named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. The combination of Balmoral's elegant comfortable cabins, world class cuisine and diverse on board activities has been designed to appeal particularly to the rapidly expanding British cruise market.- Anchor Port
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Cruise Details
- ID: BL0918
- Departs: 14 September 2009
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £1,295
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