fred olsen cruise lines
Balmoral cruise ship profile
Balmoral is a cruise ship with 1,250 passengers, 537 crew, 43,537 GT, built in 1987. Compare ship facts, onboard context, and related sailings before choosing an itinerary.
Ship facts
- Operator: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
- Passenger capacity: 1,250.
- Crew count: 537.
- Gross tonnage: 43,537 GT.
- Length: 218 meters.
- Decks: 10.
- Year built: 1987, making the ship about 39 years old in 2026.
Size, space, and onboard planning context
Balmoral is a smaller ship for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. Its 43,537 GT size and 1,250 passenger capacity help indicate how busy public spaces, embarkation, dining, and port days may feel.
The passenger-to-crew ratio is approximately 2.3:1 using the current passenger and crew figures. The gross-tonnage-per-passenger figure is about 34.8, a useful rough signal when comparing ship scale and onboard space. 10 decks and 218 meters of length can affect walking distance between cabins, dining, entertainment, and gangway areas.
Onboard signals to compare
- Balmoral is not marked as having a kids club in the current ship record.
- Balmoral is not marked as having adult-only areas in the current ship record.
- 1 included dining option is listed in the ship record.
Research this ship
Use Balmoral's profile alongside cruise search, cruise line comparisons, and port timetables. Ship size, age, capacity, crew level, and onboard style can change the feel of an itinerary as much as the route itself.
Always confirm final ship amenities, deck plans, cabin details, and schedule changes with the cruise line before booking.