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rdv1111
First Class Passenger
Member # 742

posted 06-02-2010 08:38 AM

Hi Folks:

I am planning on taking the family to Europe this year and take Balmoral for her trip departing Dover on 7/26. It does a nice 12 night Baltic itinerary.

We were curious about people's impressions of her. We are travelling with kids, youngest 7.

I did an overnight on Black Prince a few years ago and loved her.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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WhiteStar
First Class Passenger
Member # 2740

posted 06-02-2010 09:12 AM

I was on the maiden voyage 2 years ago and cruised on her 12 times as the Crown Odyssey.

I love the ship although children might get bored as their is not alot for children.

My Review here

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rdv1111
First Class Passenger
Member # 742

posted 06-02-2010 09:31 AM

Many thanks, great review and great pictures. Fred Olsen said there will be kid's activities of some kind aboard for that trip.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-02-2010 09:41 AM

Pam's page on Balmoral.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 06-02-2010 03:15 PM

Firstly Balmoral is my favourite Olsen ship. She is intimate, yet not too small. Her Olsenization (refit) was very well done. Personally I think she is light-years ahead of 'Black Prince' in terms of creature comforts.

The Baltic itinerary is absolutely FASCINATING!

Although Olsen are not renown for their family facilities, I believe they do a reasonable job with the kids.

More of Pam's Great work Here

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rdv1111
First Class Passenger
Member # 742

posted 06-06-2010 06:09 AM

This is really great guys. Thanks to everyone. I have pulled the trigger and will let everyone know how the cruise was after our return.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 06-06-2010 12:12 PM

Make sure you get some LUNCH before you board!

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