L2617 & L261718 - Get Ready for your Cruise

L2617 & L261718 - Get Ready for your Cruise

We’re looking forward to welcoming you on board Balmoral very soon.
With just a few weeks until embarkation day, we wanted to share a final update to help you feel prepared for your time on board.

Dining on Tuesday 9 June
On the evening of 9 June, dinner in our Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey restaurants will be open dining.
  1. Dinner will be served between 6pm and 8pm
  2. You’re welcome to arrive at the restaurant of your choice at a time that suits you
  3. Our crew will seat you as quickly as possible on arrival
If you prefer a more relaxed dining option, The Thistle, our casual dining restaurant, will be open between 6pm and 8pm
The open dining arrangement applies only on 9 June
If you’re sailing with us before or after this date, you’ll dine in your assigned restaurant, at the time shown on your cruise invoice.

Evening entertainment on Tuesday 9th June
We’ll be presenting one of our much‑loved production shows in the Neptune Lounge, performed by our talented Balmoral Theatre Company.
As always, the show will be on twice, with performances starting at:
  1. 8:15pm             &
  2. 10:00pm
Elsewhere on board, there’ll be plenty to enjoy throughout the evening, including quizzes, a game show and a late‑night disco.
Full details of all on‑board entertainment will be shared in The Daily Times, delivered to your cabin.

For guests joining Balmoral at the Port of Tyne on Tuesday 9 June
If you’re travelling on our coach transfer from Rosyth to the Port of Tyne, you’ll be welcome to check-in as soon as your coach arrives.

If you’re making your own way to the port, please arrive during your allocated check‑in time as shown below. This helps ensure a smooth and comfortable embarkation for everyone.
Luggage label colour

Revised check‑in time

Coral, Lime, Green, Blue

11:30 – 12:30

Aqua, Navy, Orange, Mustard, Yellow

12:30 – 13:30

Brown, Apricot, Grey, Black

13:30 – 14:00

Purple, Pink, Red, Maroon, Fuchsia, White

14:30 – 15:30

Check‑in closes

16:00

 
For guests booked on one of our coach transfers
We’ve already been in touch with all the details you need for your journey.
If you’d like a reminder, you can click here to view the information again.

Plan your cruise with our new Help Centre:
We’re delighted to share our new online Help Centre is live (and you're on it)
It’s been created to ensure planning your cruise is easier than ever before, and to help you find answers to those burning questions, any time you need them.
• Visit the Help Centre homepage by clicking here

And finally from us:
• Your Cruise Ticket will be sent to you three weeks before your check‑in day.
• Your luggage labels will arrive by post approximately two weeks before you set sail.

We’ll see you on Balmoral in just a few weeks.

With warm regards

Your Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Team.




    • Related Articles

    • Cruise Ticket

      Your cruise ticket Your cruise ticket will be sent to you 3 weeks before your embarkation date. If we have your email address, it will be delivered straight to your inbox. There's no need to print your ticket, simply show it on your preferred mobile ...
    • How do I find my cruise check-in times?

      How do I find my check-in time? We know how exciting it is to plan ahead, and we’re here to help! Here’s a simple guide to when and how you can find your check-in time, estimated debark time and luggage label colour Freedom Fare Guests Check-in times ...
    • Planning your Cruise

      The countdown to your cruise is officially on! To help you get excited and plan the perfect getaway, we’ve put together some handy information. Your Cruise Countdown For a full overview of what to expect as your sailing approaches, click here. Plan ...
    • What happens on the last day of my cruise?

      Heading home made easy We do everything we can to make the end of your cruise as smooth and stress-free as possible, so you can head home relaxed and full of wonderful memories to share! 24 hrs before disembarkation a letter will be delivered to your ...
    • 2027 World Cruise with Japan & Hawaii, a packing guide

      2027 World Cruise with Japan & Hawaii - a climate and packing guide Heading on our 2027 World Cruise? We've got the perfect packing guide for you on our website Click here to visit our packing guide.