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the Balmoral is a classic style cruise
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ship that especially appeals to mature
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guests carrying 1,350 passengers the 30
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year old ship was extensively renovated
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when Fred Olson purchased her in 1998
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tear decks of the rear of the multiple
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places to relax watch the ocean and
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enjoy the good sized swimming pool up on
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deck 11 is the other open-air pool
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surrounded by large deck spaces and an
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the lobby on deck six is the ship's
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central hub with reception guest
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services and the tour office
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up the circular staircase our range of
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boutiques and the future sales desk
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this area leads off to a large card room
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where regular bridge lessons and games
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the cafe Venus coffee shop is close by
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this contains the library with daily
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quizzes and newspapers
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further along on this deck is the
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popular morning light pub a meeting
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place for pre and post dinner drinks
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other lounge options on board are the
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Lido on deck 8 which hosts nightly
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dancing along with two gaming tables and
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a panoramic bar looking out to see high
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up overlooking the bow on deck 11 is the
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Observation Lounge with spectacular
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views on three sides white-glove
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afternoon tea is hosted here
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there are three main restaurants which
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guests are allocated to for either early
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or less sitting these are ballon Delock
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you're seeking entertainment activities
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the ship offers the Neptune lounge we
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nightly shows the performed by the
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ship's theatre company or guess
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the expansive Atlantis far and
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with good-sized fitness center and the
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ship even has two laundry rooms while
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there are some premium balcony cabins
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the majority of staterooms on board are
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oceanview cabins like this one
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Fred Olson balmoral provides a classic
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and intimate cruise experience that
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harks back to a more traditional era
