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Splendours of the Baltic Cruise28 June - 12 July 2012 |
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A Baltic cruise is one of our favourite itineraries - there is so much to see - gilded cities that cut majestic silhouettes across the sky, forests that give way to cascading waterfalls, and perhaps one of the most inspiring sights of the Baltic, the extravagant collection of art found within the walls of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Baltic cruising opens up an ancient world: harking back to their Viking ancestry, the residents of the Baltic thrive on ocean life; fresh fish abounds in local restaurants; fishing vessels line the shore; yachts moor in the marinas. There really is no better way to visit this region than on a cruise.
Your Ship Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family, Balmoral has accommodation for about 1,300 passengers in710 cabins and suites. All the ship's public rooms have a Scottish theme: its principal restaurant, Ballindalloch, is named after a Speyside village and castle, while the ship's other two formal restaurants, Avon and Spey are named in honour of two of Scotland's loveliest salmon rivers. You can eat informally in Palms Cafe, or more formally in the  Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey restaurants. Balmoral also benefits from an on-board pub, which has been recently refitted and offers evening entertainment as an alternative to the main cabarets and dancing in the Neptune or Lido Lounges. Or you could just relax with a drink in the Observatory Lounge, with its spectacular views out to sea.
Diamond Bridge has been given exclusive use of the Card Room each day between 4.30pm and 7.30pm (times will be adjusted to ensure that you are usually able to play after returning from your excursions). We shall be dining together each evening on second sitting at 8.30pm.
We would like to thank Fred Olsen Lines for the use of their pictures of the Balmoral. Your Baltic Cruise will be directed by Bob & Sandra Green
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