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FREE DRINKS PACKAGE - In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas
Validity Dates 03 Sep 2024 to 31 Oct 2024
Start Price GB £2,599 per person
Cruise Balmoral, 15 Night In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas ex Southampton, England Return
Cruise Line Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Ship Balmoral
Destination EU Norwegian Fjords
Brief Description Cruise 15 nights with Balmoral from Southampton roundtrip.
Type of Special Cruise Only
Departure Date 22 Dec 2025
Inclusions FREE DRINKS OFFER...LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Make a new booking between 3rd September and 31st October 2024 on select 2024 and 2025 Fred Olsen Cruise Line cruises and receive a FREE drinks package, which includes selected house beers, house wines, house ciders, house spirits, soft drinks and spring water by the glass. If the Drinks Package is not required, an alternative option of GBP15 per person per night On Board Spend will be available to add instead. Offer is only valid with Freedom Fares and NOT with Saver Fares. Conditions apply*

Note: Only lead in Inside cabin pricing was available at time of publication. Please ask for your desired category - Inside, Outside, Balcony or Suite at time of enquiry.
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THE OLSEN WAY PROMISE
Simply book more than 12 weeks ahead on this cruise and if, once on board, you let the Guest Relations team know within two days of your cruise departing, that it is not right for you, Fred.Olsen will arrange for a flight back to your original UK cruise starting point (or nearest available), from the next available port of call and refund in full your cruise fare. Conditions apply**
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In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas cruise only package includes:
- FREE Onboard Drinks Package^ valued at GBP 375 per person including:
A choice of house wines by the glass | Selected branded beers and ciders in bottles & cans | Selected house spirits | Cocktail & mocktail of the Day | A selection of soft drinks, juices and spring water | Guests with the Drinks Package can also save 50% off selected premium drinks which are not included in the package (with the exclusion of Champagne, dessert, special selection and sparkling wines, and hot drinks served from the Bookmark Cafe).
- 15 night voyage aboard Balmoral by Fred Olsen round trip from Southampton
- Onboard accommodation in comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
- A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course a la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
- Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks whilst onboard
- A full programme during your cruise of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
- Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym whilst cruising
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
- Formal welcome and/or Captain`s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
- Port taxes
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Free Drinks Offer is based on Freedom Fares so also includes the following benefits:
- Choose your cabin number and location.
- Low deposit - just 15% deposit on cruises up to 27 days in duration if booked 90 days before departure.
- Only 15% deposit on cruises of over 28 days in duration, followed by a further 15% deposit 180 days before departure, if booked 90 days before departure.
- Choose your restaurant and dining time (book extra early to guarantee this one as dining places are limited!)
- Oceans Discount available – as applicable, based on membership level**
- Oceans benefits on board*
- Flexibility to change your booking if you need to.
- Standard cancellation terms.
- Priority check-in times for any guest booked into a Suite.
- First priority for cabin upgrades (complimentary or charged, when available)*

*Subject to availability.
**Subject to Oceans Club terms and conditions.
*Cabin upgrades are subject to availability and may be complimentary or payable.
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Not included:
- Shore Tours
- Gratuities are not included and are typically charged at GBP5.00 per person, per day for guests aged 12 and over. While very much appreciated, these gratuities are voluntary, and therefore can be adjusted or removed completely at Guest Services on board the ship if you wish; and you are welcome to tip personally if you prefer.
Special Conditions *Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer ends 31Oct24 or until sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. Prices in GBP are per person share twin based on best available cruise fare (unless stated as single), inclusive of all discounts unless otherwise stated. Please note that prices and cabin availability shown are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All inquiries will be checked for current availability at the time requested. All offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time without prior notice. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations until paid in full and are based on cash or direct deposit payment. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry.

*FREE Drinks package: These Terms and Conditions are in addition to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ (FOCL) standard Terms and Conditions. All offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time without prior notice, cannot be combined, are subject to availability and cannot be applied retrospectively. The information shown is correct at the time of going to print (August 2024), fares and offers are capacity controlled and may change at any time. Offer applicable to new bookings only, made from 03/09/24 to 31/10/24. The “Drinks Package Upgrade” shall include, where possible, selected beers and ciders, house wines and spirits, the Cocktail of the Day, draught soft drinks and mineral or spring water by the glass. Passengers who purchase the Drinks Package Upgrade can also save 50% off any drinks not included within the Package, with the exclusion of Champagne, dessert, special selection and sparkling wines, and hot drinks served from the Bookmark Cafe. House spirits will be served in single measures and one drink is to be ordered per person, per transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, any Passenger entitled to the Drinks Package Upgrade must order each drink for themselves. The Drinks Package Upgrade must be added to all passengers on the booking. The Free Drinks Package offer is applicable on selected five to 22 night cruises sailing from the UK departing in 2024 & 2025. Cruises of less than five nights, or more than 22 nights in duration, and cruises on Balmoral departing from 15/09/25 to 06/11/25, inclusive, and cruise T2505, are excluded from the offer. Freedom fare terms and conditions apply. Offer is capacity controlled. Saver fares, charters, exclusive sailings, & Tour Operator holidays are excluded from the offer

**The Olsen Way Promise excludes Party Nights and cruises for 4 or less nights. The promise only applies to Bookings made for departures more than 12 weeks ahead. The Olsen Way Promise only applies to Passengers who have contracted with FOCL and excludes cruises on vessels operated by FOCL but booked through third Party operators. Should you wish to invoke the Olsen Way Promise, you will need to inform Guest Relations within 48 hours of the Vessel's departure from the original port of embarkation at the latest. FOCL will arrange and pay for a flight and/or transport back to the UK. FOCL will refund the cruise cost only but will not refund other costs.
Sailing Dates
22 Dec 2025
Category Twin
Inside GB £2,599
Outside ‐
Balcony ‐
Suite ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Dec 2025 Southampton, England
23 Dec 2025 At Sea    
24 Dec 2025 At Sea    
25 Dec 2025 At Sea    
26 Dec 2025 Narvik, Norway
27 Dec 2025 Narvik, Norway
28 Dec 2025 Leknes, Lofoten Islands, Norway
29 Dec 2025 Alta, Norway
30 Dec 2025 Alta, Norway
31 Dec 2025 Tromso, Norway
1 Jan 2026 Tromso, Norway
2 Jan 2026 Seven Sisters Mountain Range Cruising
2 Jan 2026 Torghatten, Norway Cruising
3 Jan 2026 Alesund, Norway
4 Jan 2026 At Sea    
5 Jan 2026 At Sea    
6 Jan 2026 Southampton, England
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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