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Las Teresitas beach, Santa Cruz, Tenerife Beautiful beach Las Teresitas, Tenerife

04 Jan 2024

Southampton

14 nights

Balmoral

Your cruise at a glance

The Olsen Way Highlights

This island-hopping cruise is set to be a rejuvenating escape after the busy festive period. You can relax on Tenerife’s beaches or ascend Mount Teide by cable car before the chance to unwind among the golden dunes of Maspalomas in Gran Canaria. With its imposing volcanoes and verdant forests, La Palma’s landscapes make for rewarding exploration, as does the otherworldly scenery at Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park. Other highlights on your journey include chances to indulge yourself at the Olsen family owned Jardin Tecina Hotel in La Gomera and stroll Madeira’s botanical gardens, perhaps accompanied by a local orchid enthusiast for a more insightful experience.

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Highlights

Mount Tiede, Tenerife

Mighty Volcanic Landscapes

This Balmoral cruise to the Canaries has been designed so you can experience the region’s mighty volcanic landscapes. During your time ashore in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you'll have the chance to venture up Spain’s tallest volcano, Mount Teide, via cable car. In Arrecife, you are perfectly placed to discover the fiery mountains of Timanfaya National Park, created over 200 years ago when 100 volcanoes erupted resulting in a spectacular lunar-like landscape. Throughout your cruise, you’ll be joined by Dr. Steve Head who will holding insightful talks about the geology, flora and fauna of the Canary Islands.

Mojo Picon sauce, typical canarian dish

Canarian Way of Life

The Canary Islands boast a rich and diverse mix of cultures which reflects their history and influences from Africa, Europe and Latin America. On this cruise, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the Canarian way of life across the islands. In Gran Canaria, you can join a shore tour to discover the history of the Aborigines at the archaeological site of El Cenobio de Valeron, or journey to a local family’s farm and learn how to make the traditional Canarian Mojo Picón sauce. In La Gomera, the ancient whistling language of Silbo is a delight to experience and upholds the island’s heritage from its ancestors – and is now taught in its schools to ensure the language isn’t lost.

The Belem tower, Lisbon, Portugal

A Rich Trading History

Throughout your cruise, you will have the opportunity to discover the history of the region’s trade routes. As we call into Funchal, you are perfectly placed to visit learn about the origins of Madeiran wine and why Winston Churchill described it as ‘drinking liquid history’. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you can visit the Eco Banana Plantation and discover the island’s links to Fred. Olsen and Canary Wharf. Meanwhile in Lisbon, you can learn all about the Portuguese Age of Discovery and visit key sites such as the Belém Tower, Maritime Museum, and the Royal Monastery of Jerónimos, which houses the tomb of the great navigator, Vasco da Gama.

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Life On Board

Introducing Balmoral

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral retains a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open deck space.

Balmoral
Fred. Olsen ship Balmoral sailing at dawn

Balmoral

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral offers a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open-deck space.

710 cabins
1,325 guests
551 crew
43,537 GT
16kts max speed
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Our Signature Experiences

To make your experience even more special, our Journey Planners have designed a unique programme of Signature Experiences which will allow you to discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, so you can arrive in each destination fully prepared to get the most out of your visit.

Itinerary Insights

We have carefully curated a programme of events to give you a deeper understanding of each of the destinations you will be visiting

Scenic Discoveries

Our Scenic Discoveries are designed to allow you to enjoy seeing the world from the unique perspective of our ships

The Ship and the Sea

Maritime is in our DNA - our history in shipping goes back almost 200 years

The Sky at Sea

There’s very little in the natural world more beautiful than a clear night sky, sunrise or sunset seen at sea

Treats of the Region

We love to bring a taste of the region's food, drink, local tastes and culinary traditions to life on board

Our Signature Tours

At each port of call, we have carefully researched and hand-selected some wonderful tour options for you, designed to help you see the real destination and not just the tourist hotspots.

Below, you will find some examples of the kind of tours which could be available on your itinerary. Your Shore Tours will be available to book around 8-13 weeks prior to departure via your My Cruises account.

Roque de Los Muchachos

Above the Clouds of La Palma

Head to Roque de Los Muchachos, the highest point of La Palma, before heading to the Roque de los Muchachos Visitor Centre, where you can learn why this island houses the most important telescopes in the world.

££££

Santa Cruz de La Palma

Mount Teide Cable Car

Mount Teide Cable Car

Journey up Spain’s highest volcano, Mount Teide, via cable car to La Rambleta, 3,555 metres above sea level, affording fabulous views not only of the crater but of Tenerife and the other islands of the archipelago.

££££

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Fire Mountains

The Fire Mountains

Discover the fiery mountains of Timanfaya and witness the rustic nature of this otherworldly volcanic landscape caused by the eruptions that affected the southern part of the island. 

££££

Arrecife

Your Guest Speakers

We’ve arranged for some wonderful guest speakers to join us for this cruise. They will be delivering a programme of insightful talks and activities to deepen your cultural, artistic and historical understanding of the destinations we will be exploring, well as helping you to enjoy the natural beauty of the places we visit.

Peter Allan
Astronomy

Dr Peter Allan

With a PhD in Astrophysics, Dr. Peter Allan is an expert Astronomer and has used many of the world’s major telescopes on Earth and in space. As we explore the Canaries together, Peter will be joining us on board delivering insightful talks on astronomy and space science.

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Steve Head
Gardens and Natural History

Dr Steve Head

Steve Head studied Zoology and Geology at Cambridge University. A Natural Historian and gardening enthusiast, Steve will be joining us on board to speak about the beautiful landscapes and gardens you will find on this cruise.

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Treats & Pastimes

In addition to our Signature Experiences, we have a selection of lovely Treats & Pastimes for you to enjoy when on board. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.

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Cabins, Prices & Offers

Cabin Options On Your Cruise

* Prices correct as of 23:00 01/12/2023, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.

* Prices correct as of 23:00 01/12/2023, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on sole occupancy. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.

Cabin Grades

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Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)

Balmoral's Balcony Junior Suites have a large cabin area and private balcony

Little man Solo traveller offer available

Saver Fare From £3,199 pp
Freedom Fare From £3,499 pp
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Marquee Suite (MS)

Situated on deck 10, Marquee Suites have a private balcony and large cabin area

Little man Solo traveller offer available

Saver Fare From £4,199 pp
Freedom Fare From £4,499 pp
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Owner's Suite (OW)

Exclusive Suite - please call for more details

Freedom Fare From £6,799 pp
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Premier Suite (PS)

Located on deck 10, Premier Suites have a private balcony and large cabin area

Little man Solo traveller offer available

Saver Fare From £4,699 pp
Freedom Fare From £4,999 pp
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Superior Suite (SS)

Located on decks 9 & 10, Superior Suites have a balcony and large cabin area

Little man Solo traveller offer available

Saver Fare From £3,299 pp
Freedom Fare From £3,599 pp
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Cruise Offers

Solo traveller offer available   Saver Fare
Freedom Fare

FREE drinks or FREE on board spend   Freedom Fare

What's Included

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As well as our Signature Experiences, there is a host of other treats to enjoy on board our ships.

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