Your cruise at a glance
Hand-crafted highlights
This Greek Islands cruise aboard Balmoral offers scenic sailing past the Temple of Poseidon and Mount Athos, along with visits to Lindos’ Acropolis, Ermoupoli, Crete and Samos. Explore the Pyramids of Giza on a special tour, stay overnight in Istanbul and visit Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, and browse local markets from Limassol to the Grand Bazaar. Balmoral offers opportunities to discover Tangier’s medina, Berber culture and historic sites like Agadir’s Kasbah and Athens’ Acropolis, while a highlight of this cruise is the Fred. Olsen fleet meet up in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Meanwhile, there will also be chances to discover Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes, and wander through Madeira’s botanical gardens and enjoy regional delicacies like Malvasia wine and pastéis de nata.
Explore the Itinerary
Fly cruising with Fred. Olsen is easy
A fly cruise with Fred. Olsen is the perfect way to discover some of Europe’s most beautiful locations. With flights into the heart of your chosen destination, you can begin exploring straight away.
Fight information, times and dates will be available to view online by logging into your My Cruises account.
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Regional flight(s) from London or Manchester included
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One piece of hold baggage and one piece of cabin luggage included
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Dedicated Fred. Olsen representatives to guide and assist you at overseas airports
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Transfer(s) to/from the ship included
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Once through customs on outbound flights, your luggage will be taken from your transfer vehicle and then delivered straight to your cabin
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Enjoy peace of mind that your ship will wait for you in the unlikely event of a flight or transfer delay
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Fly from UK to Greece
Includes transfer to BalmoralEmbark in Heraklion, Greece
Disembark in Southampton, England
Cabins, Prices & Offers
Cabin Options On Your Cruise
* Prices correct as of 07:00 10/05/2025, based on the lowest available Fly Cruise fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
* Prices correct as of 07:00 10/05/2025, based on the lowest available Fly Cruise fare, and on sole occupancy. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.
Cabin Grades
Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)
Balmoral's Balcony Junior Suites have a large cabin area and private balcony
| Freedom Fare | From £12,039 pp |
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Balcony Cabin (BC)
Balcony Cabins provide plenty of indoor space and a private balcony
| Freedom Fare | From £10,779 pp |
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Ocean View (F)
Two portholes in Balmoral's F Grade Ocean View cabins offer ocean views
| Freedom Fare | From £5,939 pp |
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Interior Cabin (I)
I Grade Inside cabins on Balmoral offer everything you need on a cruise.
| Freedom Fare | From £4,679 pp |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
N Grade Single Interior cabins are located on Marina & Main deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £5,889 pp |
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Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)
Balmoral's Balcony Junior Suites have a large cabin area and private balcony
| Freedom Fare | From £22,694.10 |
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Balcony Cabin (BC)
Balcony Cabins provide plenty of indoor space and a private balcony
| Freedom Fare | From £20,300.10 |
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Superior Ocean Fully Obstructed View (CO)
CO Grade Superior Ocean View cabins have a fully obstructed picture window.
| Freedom Fare | From £8,423.75 |
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Superior Interior Cabin (G)
G Grade Superior Inside cabins on Balmoral are perfect for a relaxing cruise
| Freedom Fare | From £6,848.75 |
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Single Interior Cabin (N)
N Grade Single Interior cabins are located on Marina & Main deck.
| Freedom Fare | From £5,889 |
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What's Included
SO MUCH ALREADY INCLUDED
Alongside comfortable cabin accommodation, and peace of mind perks such as our Satisfaction Guarantee and all UK port taxes and fees being covered, your cruise price includes all of the following.
Full board dining
- Five course à la carte dinners
- Daily casual dining options
- Late night Supper Club
- Afternoon tea
- Self-service tea & coffee
Leisure
- Evening shows
- Live music, dancing & dance classes
- Enrichment lectures and expert talks
- A variety of on-board activities
- Swimming pools & jacuzzis
- Fitness centre & classes
Freedom Fares also include
- Free shuttle service (for ports over one mile from the ship)
- Guided ‘social strolls’ ashore in selected destinations
- Selected drinks with lunch and dinner
- Gratuities
- Pre-book fitness classes
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
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.
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.
Enhance your cruise
Each of our cruises has been carefully designed for you to get the very best out of your time on board; and now you can enhance your cruise to make it even more special.
Need Some Help?
Take a look at our FAQs
The handy checklist below has been created to assist in making sure you remember all the important things to pack for your cruise.
Visa and health requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you check with a professionally qualified source and comply with such requirements. UK passport holders will need visas for certain Fred. Olsen cruise holidays and will be advised at the time of booking. Your cruise booking information will also detail any requirements applicable to your holiday.
On certain sailings we offer two types of cruise fares; Freedom and Saver Fares.
Our single guests feel right at home on board our ships; Fred. Olsen have the reputation of sailing the friendliest fleet afloat.
Disembarking when your ship's at anchor is a very different experience to when it's docked portside. Getting ashore in this instance often involves the use of the ship's tender, which is accessed via the steps of a secure gangway.