Welcome to the third email in our series designed to help
you plan and prepare for your incredible voyage.
In this edition, we'll look forward to what you can enjoy on
board, from flavours to savour to our brand new entertainment.
A Quick Reminder
Your on our online Help Centrem find the homepage by clicking here.
We've created a dedicated area for this voyage, where you'll
find everything you need in one place, including a copy of the first and second
emails in this series. Click here
to take a look.
Food & Dining
Our incredible Corporate Executive Chef, Zoe, and her
talented team are carefully crafting menus to delight you throughout your
journey, from thoughtfully prepared dishes to tempting treats inspired by the
places we visit.
As we sail through the Mediterranean and beyond, we take
pride in sourcing key ingredients locally where possible. This helps support
our sustainability programme and strengthens our connection with the
communities we visit. From time to time, this may mean certain menu items are
unavailable but ensures everything served is fresh and true to the
region.
During your cruise, you'll also have the opportunity to
enjoy regional food and wine experiences, shaped by our destinations
(additional charges apply) We'll share more details with you on board.
Entertainment
Your Cruise Directors
Cruise Director Corey will be with you for the first part of
your voyage, before we welcome Jack back on board to take over. Together with
the Entertainment Team, Corey and Jack are looking forward to welcoming you on
board and helping to make your Mediterranean journey truly
memorable.
A Mediterranean Welcome on
Embarkation Day
We'll begin your holiday in true Mediterranean
style.
Weather permitting in Southampton, you're invited to a
Welcome Aboard Deck Party on Deck 7 aft. Enjoy the vibrant sounds of a Flamenco
band, alongside performances from our on-board musicians, as you settle in with
a welcome cocktail and a relaxed buffet lunch.
A look at What's to Come
After a day ashore or at sea, you'll always have something
to do of an evening.
Throughout your voyage, an expanded programme of guest
entertainers will bring variety to each evening, from comedians and vocalists
to tribute artistes and magicians, with something to suit different
tastes.
You'll also experience brand-new production shows from the Balmoral
Show Cast. Inspired by musical theatre, country, ballroom and festival
favourites, each performance offers something a little different. Shows will be
presented across each part of the Grand Voyage, with selected favourites
returning later.
Learn Something New
If you enjoy enrichment, you'll find plenty to take part in
throughout your time on board.
Guest speakers will join at various stages of the voyage,
offering talks on subjects including art, journalism, crime, forensics and
social history.
You can also take part in a range of hands-on activities,
including:
Bridge sessions.
Art and craft sessions.
Dance
classes, with our specialist dance couple and dance hosts covering
ballroom, latin, sequence and line dancing.
If you enjoy singing, our popular Singing at Sea workshops
offer the chance to rehearse throughout the voyage before performing in a
relaxed showcase for fellow guests.
Alongside this, you'll also find quizzes, deck games, sail
& play activities, live music and interactive shows taking place each
day.
Formal and Themed Evenings
We’ve been busy planning your formal and themed nights,
please see them listed below.
If you’d like to find out more about the dress code for
formal nights, click here.
Should you wish not to take part in a formal evening, no
worries, we just ask you eat in The Thistle (our casual dining restaurant), or
why not book a table in Colours & Tastes, our speciality restaurant for
just £20pp when booked before your cruise. For more information click here.
Theme Nights and Dress Code
Suggestion:
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Date
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Theme
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Dress Code Suggestion
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17th October
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Masquerade Ball
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Formal wear with a decorative face covering.
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22nd October
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The Bright & Bold Party & BBQ
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Think bright & colourful shirts, trousers or dresses.
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31st October
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Halloween Party Night
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Embrace the spooky spirit, a subtle touch or a full
costume if you wish too.
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30th November
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St Andrew's Day Celebration
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Think a hint of blue
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Our Formal Nights are planned
for:
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October
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November
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December
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1st, 6th, 11th,
20th & 27th
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1st, 7th, 11th, 17th,
21st & 27th
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2nd & 8th
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Please Note
All dates are subject to change. Once on board, please refer
to The Daily Times, delivered to your cabin each evening, for the most
up-to-date details.
Plus, a few surprises await…
Reminder - An Exclusive Offer
from Baggex
Leave the big cases to Baggex and enjoy a more relaxed
journey to Southampton.
Luggage sent with Baggex will be delivered to Balmoral
shortly after her arrival in Southampton, ensuring it is among the first to be
delivered to cabins.
As a guest on this cruise, you can
enjoy:
This offer is valid on new bookings only and applies to full
return services (home to port and port to home).
To book, call Baggex on 01473 807200 and quote BALGV26.
More details, including the T&Cs can be found on their website clicking here.
The final countdown is on
We'll be in touch again before the month is out with some
key reminders.
Three weeks before embarkation, we'll send your cruise
ticket by email (or post, if we don't have an email address for you). If you've
booked through a travel agent, they'll send this to you instead.
Around two weeks before the voyage, your luggage labels will
start arriving on your doormat, and that same week we'll send one final email
round-up.
Finally, the day before your cruise, you'll receive a text
message from us with your terminal details and the postcode you'll
need.