THE first of eight cruise trips across the United Kingdom and Europe will set sail from Rosyth today.
Fred Olsen’s Balmoral cruise liner has docked in the town’s port, ready to welcome more than 1000 guests on board.
Eight departures are planned, taking to the Scilly Islands, Norway, the Baltic, Iceland and down the River Seine.
Things are set to kick off with the Scilly Islands and West Country trip as 1,325 lucky passengers are set to experience marvellous scenery at the Old Man of Hoy, Fingall’s Cave.
Additionally, the Balmoral stops at Lerwick, St Mary’s, Falmouth, Dartmouth and Portsmouth, with an array of excursions on offer.
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The rest of summer will see Fred Olsen’s dedicated staff steer the ship towards, Norway, Copenhagen, Normandy, Bordeaux, fairytale castles in the Bordeaux and old towns of the Baltic.
Doug Glenwright, guest experience director at Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Our summer 2025 sailings rom Rosyth feature the beauty of Norway’s fjords, Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, the historic Baltic and the serene Scottish Isles.
“Guests can also explore along the Seine, as Balmoral’s smaller size allows us to traverse this historic river, for the unique experience of sailing a river on an ocean-going ship.
“Each journey is designed to enrich and inspire, combining scenic cruising with immersive destinations.”
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Upcoming trips include the Norway’s Arctic Islands trip, departing Rosyth on June 17.
Residents can book their spot on board, with prices starting from £1,599 per person.
Later in the month sees the Balmoral travel on the Fairytale Castles and Old Town of the Baltic on June 27 – taking in Riga, Tallinn and Copenhagen, from £1,999 per person.
The most expensive trip on offer starts at £2,199 per person and takes passengers down the River Seine to see Normandy and Bordeaux, from July 20.
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