Fred. Olsen Balmoral Begins 2025 Summer Cruises from Rosyth

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral cruise ship
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines made a return to the Port of Rosyth on June 7, 2025, launching its summer sailing season with the Balmoral. The ship is set to operate eight voyages from the port between June and August, featuring a variety of scenic and cultural itineraries.

Diverse Itineraries Across Northern and Western Europe

The summer program offers travelers a mix of breathtaking landscapes and historic city visits. Cruise highlights include scenic cruising around Fingal’s Cave and the Scottish Isles, adventures through Arctic Norway, cultural exploration in the Baltic, and wildlife encounters like whale watching in Iceland.

The first cruise of the season departed Rosyth on June 7 for a 10-night journey titled Scotland, Scilly Isles and the West Country. The itinerary includes sailings past landmarks such as the Duncansby Sea Stacks, the Needle, the Old Man of Hoy, and Fingal’s Cave.

Featured Balmoral Cruises from Rosyth

  • 10-Night "Norway’s Arctic Islands and Mountainous Vistas" (June 17, 2025) Starting from £1,599 per person Ports and scenic cruising include: Arctic Circle crossing, Reine, Leknes, Svolvær, Tromsø, Sortland, the Seven Sisters Mountain Range, Torghatten, and Kristiansund before returning to Rosyth.
  • 13-Night "Fairytale Castles and Old Towns of the Baltic" (June 27, 2025) Starting from £1,799 per person Calling at: Copenhagen (Denmark), Warnemünde (Germany, with access to Schwerin Castle), Klaipėda (Lithuania), Riga (Latvia), Tallinn and Saaremaa (Estonia), concluding in Rosyth.
  • 10-Night "Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice" (July 10, 2025) Starting from £1,699 per person Destinations include scenic cruising in northern Scotland, Torshavn (Faroe Islands), and multiple Icelandic ports such as Seyðisfjörður, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, and Reykjavik.
  • 13-Night "French Rivers with Normandy and Bordeaux" (July 20, 2025) Starting from £2,099 per person Includes overnight stays in Bordeaux and Rouen, as well as stops in Getxo (for Bilbao), St. Malo, and Honfleur. Guests will also experience cruising along the Gironde, Garonne, and Seine rivers.

Fred. Olsen’s summer schedule from Rosyth offers guests a chance to experience stunning coastal scenery and cultural richness, all while enjoying the smaller-ship charm and personal service the cruise line is known for.