| Christmas Markets of Northern Europe | Cruise Highlights (Includes optional tours): This eight-night Balmoral cruise is the perfect pre-Christmas break, possibly giving you the opportunity to visit Hamburg’s Christmas Market. With a late night stay in Copenhagen, there will be the opportunity for a trip to the Tivoli Gardens, taking a ride on the white knuckle rides, if you dare! In Hamburg, visit the Museum of History, which tells the story of Hamburg from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, with different rooms about the harbour, culture and social life. Don't delay - speak to your personal cruise expert today: call (0800) 321-3372 |
| | Your Holiday Itinerary: Departing 13/Dec/2013 |
| Day 1 |
Southampton, UK - Embark the Balmoral. |
| Day 2 |
Zeebrugge (for Bruges), Belgium - Explore Christmas markets, brimming with charm and character. |
| Day 4 |
Copenhagen, Denmark - The waterside city of Copenhagen is packed with old-world fairytale charm alongside some of the world's most avante garde architecture. |
| Day 5 |
Kiel Canal, Transit - Running for almost 100 km right through Schleswig-Holstein - from Brunsbuttel to Kiel-Holtenau linking the North Sea with the Baltic. |
| Day 6 |
Hamburg, Germany - Cherishing its long historic and cultural traditions, today's spacious and leafy city is a flourishing commercial dynamo of stylish shops, excellent restaurants, and legendary nightlife. |
| Day 7 |
Bremerhaven, Germany - Established as the port for the city of Bremen, 60km away on the River Weser, Bremerhaven was once Germany’s biggest port, and much of its history is based around its maritime past. |
| Day 9 |
Southampton, UK - Disembark the Balmoral. |
Days not shown are at sea 
| | | Onboard the Balmoral | 
| Welcome to the BalmoralThe largest and newest cruise ship in Fred.Olsen's fleet, Balmoral offers a wide range of facilities, yet still enjoys a home-from-home atmosphere. Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family, the Balmoral combines luxury, fine service and a wide range of facilities and entertainment; there's always so much to do! | Fine Dining Perhaps unsurprisingly, aboard the Balmoral all the ship's public rooms have a Scottish theme; its principle restaurant, Ballindalloch, is named after a Speyside village and castle; while the other two formal restaurants, Avon and Spey are named in honour of two of Scotland's most picturesque salmon rivers. Dining options on board cater for every palate; with the Palms Cafe providing a less formal setting. | IndulgeThe Balmoral offers some of the most indulgent spa treatments at sea, including a fabulous range of luxurious treatments including massage, facials and body wraps. Designed with everything you need to help you unwind and relax, including treatment rooms, beauty studio, Fitness Centre and steam/sauna facilities. |
| For more information or to book your suite, call Cruise Holidays UK on: (0800) 321-3372 or e-mail: admin@cruiseandtravelholidays.co.uk |
|
| |
What's Included: |  | Fine dining with a wide choice of restaurants and menus | | Varied selection of evening entertainment | | Optional Tours and Excursions Available^ |
| | Exceptional Value! | | | Inside Cabin From | | £749pp | | Outside Cabin From | | £889pp | | Balcony Cabin From | | £1,309pp |
*Prices are subject to availability and based on two people sharing. ^Tours and excursions are not included in the cruise fare. | | 
|
|