Balmoral
Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg for Royal Cruise Line, this vessel subsequently operated for Norwegian Cruise Line and Orient Lines under various names before Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines acquired her and undertook a major reconstruction that included lengthening the ship by 30 metres at Blohm + Voss in Hamburg. The Balmoral gained notable attention during a cruise when she encountered severe weather in the Bay of Biscay, with waves reaching 50 feet and winds of 60 mph resulting in two passengers requiring hospitalization.
Balmoral has a gross registered tonnage of 43,537 and measures 218 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres. She carries up to 1,350 passengers in 710 cabins across 11 decks, supported by a crew of 510. The ship is powered by MAK-Caterpillar engines and operates at a service speed of 23 knots.
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