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- Unfortunately, due to operational reasons we have had to cancel cruise BL024 and it's sectors. All passengers booked on these cruises will be contacted in writing.
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World Voyage
World Voyages Cruise
Excitement hangs in the air like confetti as Balmoral sets sail on her epic world cruise.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| January 2010 | |||
| Tue 05 | 07:00 | 20:00 | Dover |
| Sat 09 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Funchal, Madeira |
| Sat 16 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Bridgetown |
| Sun 17 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Port of Spain |
| Tue 19 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Thu 21 | 07:00 | 15:30 | Cartagena (Colombia) |
| Fri 22 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Panama Canal ENTRY |
| Sat 23 | 02:00 | 02:00 | Panama Canal EXIT |
| Sun 24 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Puerto Caldera |
| Fri 29 | 08:00 | 18:00 |  Cabo San Lucas |
| February 2010 | |||
| Mon 01 to Tue 02 | 12:00 | 18:00 | Los Angeles |
| Thu 04 to Sat 06 | 08:00 | 14:00 | San Francisco |
| Thu 11 | 12:00 | 23:00 | Hilo |
| Fri 12 | 08:30 | 23:00 | Lahaina |
| Sat 13 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Honolulu |
| Fri 19 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Apia |
| Fri 19 | 23:00 | 23:00 | International Date Line |
| Mon 22 | 12:30 | 18:00 | Suva |
| Wed 24 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Port Vila |
| Thu 25 to Fri 26 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Noumea |
| March 2010 | |||
| Mon 01 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Brisbane |
| Wed 03 to Fri 05 | 06:00 | 20:00 | Sydney |
| Sun 07 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Melbourne |
| Fri 12 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Fremantle (for Perth) |
| Tue 16 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Benoa |
| Fri 19 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Singapore |
| Wed 24 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Male |
| Sun 28 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Muscat |
| Mon 29 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Bandar Abbas |
| Tue 30 to Wed 31 | 07:00 | 18:00 | Dubai |
| April 2010 | |||
| Sat 03 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Salalah |
| Thu 08 | 06:00 | 22:00 | Safaga |
| Fri 09 | 12:00 | 23:55 | Port Tewfik |
| Sat 10 | 04:00 | 04:00 | Suez Canal ENTRY |
| Sat 10 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Suez Canal TRANSIT |
| Sun 11 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Alexandria |
| Wed 14 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Valletta |
| Sat 17 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Malaga |
| Wed 21 | 06:00 | 17:00 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| OW | Owner\'s Suite | £71,515 | £39,283 |
| PS | Premier Suite | £59,995 | £32,947 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £51,595 | £28,327 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £45,835 | £25,159 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | £38,875 | £21,331 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | £38,875 | £21,331 |
| BA | Superior Balcony Cabin | £33,115 | £18,163 |
| A | Superior Outside | £29,755 | £16,315 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £28,795 | £15,787 |
| B | Superior Outside Cabin | £27,595 | £15,127 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £27,595 | £15,127 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £26,875 | £14,731 |
| D | Outside Cabin | £23,995 | £13,147 |
| E | Outside Cabin | £23,035 | £12,619 |
| F | Outside Cabin | £22,075 | £12,091 |
| G | Superior Inside Cabin | £20,875 | £11,431 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | £20,875 | £11,431 |
| H | Inside Cabin | £19,195 | £10,507 |
| I | Inside Cabin | £17,995 | £9,847 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £52,795 | £28,937 |
| J | Superior Outside Single Cabin | £46,795 | £25,637 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | £40,795 | £22,337 |
| L | Single Outside Cabin | £38,395 | £21,017 |
| M | Superior Single Inside Cabin | £34,795 | £19,037 |
| N | Single Inside Cabin | £30,715 | £16,793 |
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Maracas Beach (Tour D)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
Our tour today will visit Trinidad’s most beautiful and popular beach, Maracas Beach. En route to the beach we will pass by many of the city’s sites, including the Magnificent Seven, a row of imposing colonial houses originally built at the turn of the last century as private residences
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Caroni Nature Sanctuary (Tour C)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
The Caroni Nature Sanctuary is a mangrove swamp covering an area of 105 square kilometres (40 square miles) on Trinidad’s northwest coast. We shall board a large, flat-bottomed boat and slowly travel along the beautiful, peaceful waterways and lagoons, admiring the landscape and variety of birds and wildlife.
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City Highlights & Mount St Benedict (Tour B)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
The Monastery was originally founded by the Brazilian monk as a refuge for monks and others suffering religious persecution. Here our guide will provide a cultural and historical perspective on the monks that have lived the contemplative life for decades.
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Trinidad Highlights & Angostura Distillery (Tour A)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
We will pass by the lighthouse, the striking Parliament building (known as the Red House), as well as the ‘Magnificent Seven’ – a row of imposing colonial houses originally built at the turn of the last century as private residences.
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City Tour of Malaga (Tour E)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol. Founded by the Phoenicians as a colony some 3,000 years ago, it has since come under the rule of the Romans, the Carthaginians and the Moors. With approximately 670,000 inhabitants, the city is both a busy port and the industrial centre for the south of Spain
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Eira Do Serrado & Tea at Villa Cipriani (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Eira do Serrado, where the viewpoint 1,094 metres (3,500 feet) high overlooks the valley of Curral das Freiras (the Nun’s Valley) – a settlement that grew after the 16th century, when Madeira was attacked by French Pirates.
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The Grand Island Tour (Tour A)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA - AVAILABLE ON TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES ONLY
This grand tour covers most parts of the lovely island of Madeira and it is the only tour to visit the rugged and beautiful north coast.Passing through the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos on the south coast, we stop at Cabo Giraõ – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world
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Malaga & Picasso House (Tour D)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol, founded by the Phoenicians as a colony some 3000 years ago it has come under the rule of the Romans, the Carthaginians and the Moors. -
Mijas
MALAGA, SPAIN
We will depart from Malaga’s pier and after crossing the city we will continue towards Mijas, driving through pine-clad hills to this picturesque village in the foothills of the sierra. Mijas is a typical village of Southern Spain with narrow streets and wonderful views overlooking the coast. -
Granada of the Moors - Malaga (Tour A)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Upon arrival in Granada we will proceed to the world-famous fortified Alhambra Palace, sometimes also referred to as the ‘Red Palace’ because of its construction from red stone. The Arabian Palace, the heart of Alhambra, is composed of three enclosures:
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Prehistoric Temples of Malta (Tour E)
VALLETTA, MALTA
Travelling to the southern part of the island, our first visit is to Qrendi, where we find the Hagar Qim Temples, likened to Stonehenge and originally built about 2700 BC. The site of these temples – high above the sea – was chosen well. -
Malta Harbour Cruise (Tour C)
VALLETTA, MALTA
To embark the boat for this excursion we will travel to Silema. Onboard we will witness Malta’s living past from the water as we ply around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour. -
A Taste of Malta (Tour A)
VALLETTA, MALTA
Our coach will depart from the harbour and will make our way to Mosta (meaning centre), which refers to its very location at the heart of the island. Here we will stop to see the famous dome, considered to be the third largest in Europe. -
Porto Moniz (Tour I)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving our ship behind us we will begin our drive towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast where we will make our first short photo stop to take a lookout from the viewpoint.
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Walking Tour of Vale Paraiso (Tour G)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
This tour will allow us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the Levada – a traditional man-made irrigation system ideal for walkers.
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Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens (Tour E)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Departing from the pier, we take a brief sightseeing tour of the city of Funchal by coach. Stopping at the old town, we then take a 15 minute cable car ride up to Monte. Here we will walk to a small square and the church.
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Cabo Girao (Tour C)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier we travel towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.Continuing on, our next point of call is Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing drive before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos, to admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing drive before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos, to admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
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Curacao See & Sea (Tour A)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
We will enjoy a narrated tour of the coral reefs along the south coast of the island. Just offshore is a wall dropping sharply to the depths of several hundred feet
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Mijas & Molino (Tour C)
MALAGA, SPAIN
We will depart from Malaga’s pier and drive towards Mijas, passing through pine-clad hills until we reach this picturesque village located at the foothills of the Sierra.Before arriving at Mijas, we will visit the ‘Molino de la Paca’
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Marbella & Puerto Banus (Tour B)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Departing from the port of Malaga, our coach will take the road following the coastline until we reach Marbella, the most cosmopolitan of the Costa del Sol’s resorts and, certainly, the choice of the rich and famous
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Valletta & Mdina- A Tale of Two Cities (Tour F)
VALLETTA, MALTA
We leave the quayside by coach for a panoramic drive around the bastions of Valletta that house most of Malta’s rich heritage of history, art, archaeology, architecture and culture. We will also pass by Fort St Elmo, the historic fort at the tip of the Valletta peninsula. -
Snapshot of Malta (Tour D)
VALETTA, MALTA
We travel onto Marsaxlokk, one of Malta’s largest fishing villages. Where we shall have some free time to explore this picturesque village, before we rejoin our coach to drive through some typical tiny Maltese villages, on our way to the Blue Grotto at Wied iz-Zurrieq. -
El Alamein (Tour D)
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Upon our arrival, we shall proceed to the El Alamein War Museum, located on the western side of town. The museum contains a collection of uniforms, memorabilia and pictorial material relating to the battle of El Alamein and the North African campaigns.
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Alexandria City Tour (Tour C)
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Just north of Qait bay lies the site of the famous underwater excavation where hundreds of pillars, statues and sphinxes have been found.We shall then proceed to the Roman Amphitheatre.
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Panoramic Alexandria (Tour B)
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Alexandria is a true waterfront city where the desert meets the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. Our drive today will take us along the corniche (seafront road) – which is nearly 20 kilometres (12 miles) long – passing by the main square, the city centre and many other landmarks.
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Makadi Bay
Our tour today will transfer us from the port to a local resort near Safaga, where we will be able to enjoy a full day by the pool or beach. Here we will be able to enjoy the long sandy beaches and warm azure blue, inviting waters all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Red Sea Mountains
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Luxor & Valley of the Kings (Tour A)
SAFAGA, EGYPT
Via desert roads, we head for Luxor and our first point of call, the Valley of the Kings. Around 62 Pharaohs are entombed in the valley. Gloriously adorned with gold and jewels and surrounded with treasures and replicas of all they would need in the afterlife, the Pharaohs were buried in rock-cut tombs.
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Singapore Night Safari (Tour F)
SINGAPORE
Our tour this evening will take us to the world’s first night zoo. Set in 40 hectares of secondary jungle, we will be able to unfold the mystery and drama of the tropical jungle after dusk with stunning effects. -
Singapore by Night (Tour E)
SINGAPORE
Leaving the pier, we shall proceed with a drive around Suntec City’s Fountain of Wealth – an impressive structure supported on four 13 metre (43 feet) high bronze legs, measuring 21 metres (69 feet) in diameter and weighing 85 tonnes. -
Heartland's Tour (Tour D)
SINGAPORE
We will go to Changi Chapel and Museum, to visit the museum and view a replica of a chapel, which was used during World War II. Represented here is the collective spirit, which rose through the darkest times of the war, when the Japanese occupied Singapore. -
Jurong Bird Park (Tour C)
SINGAPORE
Jurong Bird Park is a 20 hectare, open concept park, which is the largest Bird Park in the Asia Pacific region. We will be fascinated by its collection of more than 8,000 birds from over 600 species. -
Singapore - City Experience (Tour A)
SINGAPORE
A stop is made in fascinating Chinatown, where temples and traditional shops retain the Chinese character in this enclave. We shall be able to visit the Chinese Temple, and may have chance to stop. -
Brisbane - City Highlights & Lone Pine (Tour F)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Visit the world’s largest koala sanctuary and discover Brisbane – ‘The River City’. Our highlight’s tour explores this rapidly growing city built along the winding, picturesque Brisbane River.
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O'Reilly's Rainforest (Tour C)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
We will spend our day amongst the rainforest at O’Reilly’s Guesthouse- an internationally renowned eco-tourism retreat.We can delight in hand-feeding the colourful king parrots and crimson rosellas.
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Brisbane - 4X4 Adventure (Tour E)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
We will travel through one of Queensland’s farming and grazing regions before ascending to the plateau of Tamborine Mountain via a bush track – the original path built by pioneers to transport their produce from the volcanic plateau of the mountain to the coast.
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Australia Zoo (Tour B)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Here we will find some of Australia’s most unique and amazing wildlife, as well as some interesting animals from around the world, including freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos, perenti goannas, dingoes and snakes.
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The Best of Brisbane (Tour A)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Boarding Brisbane’s most relaxing mode of public transport – a high-speed CityCat – we will cruise along the scenic Brisbane River. We pass by exclusive riverside residential developments and numerous leafy parks and gardens on our journey, before arriving at South Bank.
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Trolley Train Tour (Tour F)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Experience the beauty of Curaçao on a tour that takes you through historic Willemstad. Our tour will begin at Fort Amsterdam where we shall join the trolley train.
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Curacao Swim with a Dolphin (Tour C)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
This wonderful tour offers us a rare opportunity to swim and play with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin.
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Curacao Dolphin Encounter (Tour D)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Interact with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin while standing waist-deep in water on a submerged platform.
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Spanish Water Snorkel (Tour B)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Our tour boat meets us at the dock. We pass the floating pontoon footbridge – built across the harbour channel in 1888 to connect the two sides of the town – before continuing along the coastline of Curaçao
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Sea Eye Adventure (Tour I)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Don’t miss this unique adventure aboard this state of the art Hydrofoil boat. Sit back and relax as the sea eye boat glides effortlessly over the water along Barbados’ picturesque coast
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Barbados - Island Safari (Tour G)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
This tour will appeal to those of us who enjoy soft adventure. Leaving the port by 4x4 Landrovers, we will pass Gun Hill Signal Station and its stone-carved lion. Soon we venture off-road, for a view of what the island probably looked like when it was first settled in the 16th century.
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Orchid World & Tea at Sunbury (Tour E)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
We will arrive at Orchid World, where there are over 30,000 orchids on display in five orchid houses, all set within landscaped grounds with waterfalls, fountains and a man-made stream.
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Orchid World & Tea at Sunbury (Tour E)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
We will arrive at Orchid World, where there are over 30,000 orchids on display in five orchid houses, all set within landscaped grounds with waterfalls, fountains and a man-made stream.
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Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter (Tour B)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of a sleek catamaran, the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea lapping at the sides, beautiful palm-fringed beaches gliding by, and warm sunshine kissing your skin. With a gentle wind blowing in your hair, and the sweet sounds of the Caribbean in your ears, you’ll realise that life doesn’t get any better than this!
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Curacao - Beach Break (Tour E)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Departing the pier by boat, we will be transferred to Van der Valk Beach; en route we can watch the scenery of the harbour and coastline pass by.
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From Coast to Coast (Tour A)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Shortly after leaving Bridgetown Harbour, we pass by Pelican Village – a small art and craft centre which houses a number of shops offering locally made gifts and souvenirs.
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Madeira by Air (Tour D)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Experience the thrill of flightseeing by helicopter. We can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Madeira has to offer, including Monte, Curral das Freiras, Ribeira Brava, Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos and not forgetting Funchal.
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Madeira Island Discovery (Tour F)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the Pier we head towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast. We stop at Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world. Then it is on to Ribeira Brava, where we start to cross the island.
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: L1001
- Departs: 5 January 2010
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £9,847
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