A little bit of news regarding updates on Balmoral, Boosters and Babies with Fred Olsen coming out of CLIA this morning.
Firstly the much loved Balmoral will be returning to service in Newcastle on 2nd May with a 16 night Canaries and Portugal itinerary featuring the Funchal Flower parade. She will then be based in Rosyth for the summer season. Fred Olsen are popular for having a range of departure points around the UK – more than anyone else at present with seven home ports around the UK. Sadly however, we hear news that the ever popular Braemar will not return to service until Spring 2023.
In a change of Policy it is announced that, with immediate effect, all adult guests joining Fred Olsen cruises will now have to have had a Covid Booster (ie be triple vaccinated) within a week of departure. The only exception would. be that they are still within 3 months of their second dose and therefore not yet eligible.
Finally – although Fred aren’t generally thought of as a family line, some children do cruise with their family groups. Here the policy on children onboard is changing too. From the 1st April 2022 no under 2s will be able to sail at all. 2 – 11 year olds will only be able to join cruises with less than 72 continuous hours at sea. 12 – 17 year olds each need to be accompanied by an adult.
I have a feeling that most of these changes will be very popular with their core customers so well done to Fred. Olsen for making a decision on these things. They have lots of offers on cruises at the moment including some offers for Solo Travellers so check them all out here…
We love Fred Olsen – they are definitely always worth considering for a no fly cruise from the UK. Take a look at our video below…
Concerned you say Balmoral resuming on May 16th…….I’m booked on her May 02nd returning on 18th May 2022 🤔 Tried phoning but Fred’s phones are exceptionally busy at the moment.
Hi Joy, I just heard back and there was a misspeak in the webinar.
Message from FO reads
Hi Cathy,
Apologies for the delay in coming back to you – one of those days yesterday!
Balmoral will resume sailing with us on 2nd May, with the Canaries & Portugal Funchal Flower Parade cruise here:
https://www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise/canaries-and-portugal-with-funchal-flower-parade-l2211
Thanks for flagging that up, I’ll alter the Blog post too…
Best wishes,
Cathy
Thank you so much for confirming Balmoral will resume cruising on May 2nd. It will be a very special and emotional cruise and one which I’m really looking forward to.
I’m just so sorry to have worried you! Have an awesome time – we would love to see some pictures in the Cruise Addicted Facebook Group if you get a chance!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/176262966119470/
Joy I’m so sorry to worry you. I’m just checking that what I heard is correct and will let you know…
I will be delighted to post some photos of Balmoral on Facebook, I love Balmoral having done 40+ cruises on her BUT I also loved Bolette and she might just be my favourite ship. 🤔
Wonderful Thankyou!!!