Fred Olsen Resume Departures from Scotland

For the first time since before the epidemic, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines will resume departures from Scotland in 2019.

The ship Balmoral will set sail from Rosyth, near Edinburgh, for an eight-night voyage through the Norwegian Fjords.

The ship rejoined the fleet in May, joining Bolette and Borealis, both of which started sailing again in 2021.

For the remainder of the summer, Balmoral will depart from Rosyth before beginning a string of sailings from Southampton, Dover, and Portsmouth in September.

Peter Deer, the managing director, said: “Welcoming guests from Scotland back on-board Balmoral, departing from Rosyth, is a major milestone for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. 

“This first departure from Rosyth will be extra special as Scotland is Balmoral’s spiritual home, and we always receive a warm welcome when sailing from there.

“There is a long and proud history at Fred Olsen of naming ships after Scottish icons, which reflects the connections between the Olsen family and Scotland.

“It is wonderful to have three ships sailing again, which allows us to offer departures from more regional ports around the UK.

“I look forward exploring the world with our Scottish guests aboard Balmoral this year and beyond.”