L2633 - Update to Your Itinerary

L2633 - Update to Your Itinerary

We’re writing with a quick update about your Charming Spanish Cities and Autumn Warmth cruise.

Whilst your departure is still some time away, we wanted to let you know about a change to your itinerary and give you all the details as soon as possible.

What’s changing?
Our planned visit to Cartagena on 7 October will now be replaced with a call to Melilla.

Why have you made this change?
We’ve chosen to call at Melilla rather than Cartagena as it gives you the opportunity to explore a destination that’s a little more off the beaten path. This lesser‑visited port offers a different perspective on the region, with its blend of cultures, history and relaxed atmosphere, and reflects our approach of taking you to places that feel distinctive and rewarding to discover.

Why Melilla?
Melilla is an autonomous Spanish city on the North African coast, close to the Moroccan border. Shaped by a unique blend of cultures Spanish Catholic, Moroccan Islamic, Jewish and Hindu, it offers a fascinating mix of historic architecture, lively streets and rich cultural heritage, with plenty to explore during your time ashore.

Your updated itinerary map:


Travelling to join us?
  1. If you’re joining us on a fly cruise, you can keep up to date with the latest travel information in our Help Centre by clicking here.
  2. If you’ve booked cruise only and are travelling independently, all the latest information can be found by clicking here.
We’ll keep these pages updated and will be in touch closer to your crise with all the information you need.

Plan your cruise with our new Help Centre:
Your on our online Help Centre, created to make planning your cruise even easier:
  1. Visit the Help Centre homepage by clicking here
  2. See your formal nights and Colours and Tastes menus by clicking here 

A few helpful reminders:
  1. Your Journey Guide, which includes details of tours, experiences and your cruise, will be sent to you at least 12 weeks before you embark Balmoral.
  2. We’ll send your cruise ticket three weeks before your check‑in day.
  3. Your luggage labels will follow shortly after, arriving by post approximately two weeks before you set sail
 With warm regards,

Your Guest Experience Team
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines




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