One Night Mini-Cruise to Newcastle
Experience what makes a holiday with Fred. Olsen so special on this short, yet fulfilling taste of smaller ship cruising on board Balmoral, sailing overnight on a relaxing journey from Rosyth to Newcastle. Perfect for first time cruisers, as well as regular guests looking for a night away from it all, this short escape will be rewarding and memorable from the moment you step aboard.[ReadMore]
You can devour delicious food perfectly prepared by expert chefs; delight in an evening of fantastic entertainment; and wind down with your favourite drink in the company of like-minded fellow guests, all while our friendly, attentive staff take care of everything for you. And, although there are no exotic destinations on your itinerary, you’ll still get to revel in the magic of ocean cruising, with time to feel the sea breeze, watch the stars out on deck and whet your appetite for a longer cruise adventure.
Your Itinerary

Pricing & cabins
Please call our Reservations Team for latest pricing and availability.
Please call our Reservations Team for latest pricing and availability.
What's Included?
In addition to what's included in the cost of your cruise, we also offer chargeable extras that have been designed to help you get even more from your cruise experience, aboard and ashore.
Enjoy a Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea perhaps, join our expert Sommeliers for Drink Tasting Sessions, or treat yourself to sumptuous Speciality Dining. Create the perfect workout routine with a Personal Trainer, or simply indluge yourself with a treatment or two at the Spa.
Please note: Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra and can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.
The Olsen Way
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity. But this is not for us. Find out more
We are free to do things a different way because we are family-run. Of course some people enjoy the bigger, busier cruises, but it is not for everyone, and it is not for us. We prefer to do things, 'The Olsen Way'.
We have fewer guests, so the atmosphere on board our ships is always warm and civilised. Our smaller ships allow us to visit the more interesting places that the world has to offer.
We pride ourselves on putting our all into the Fred. Olsen cruise experience. Our itineraries are created from scratch every year, our service is genuinely personal and each and every area of our ships is designed by hand.
About Your Ship
Balmoral, carrying up to 1,350 guests is small enough to navigate narrow waterways such as Kiel Canal and bring inspirational sights and experiences closer to you.
Like the rest of the fleet, Balmoral retains a warm, welcoming atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation and lounges, stylish restaurants and plenty of open-deck space.
FAQs
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