A CRUISE company has today launched eight new routes for its ship including departures from Portsmouth.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today launched eight new itineraries for its ship, Balmoral, including a number of regional departures from Portsmouth, and a free drinks and tips offer.

For selected Balmoral sailings of five-nights or more, guests will also enjoy a free drinks package, plus the cost of their tips covered, for bookings made by October 31 2020 inclusive.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Services for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We’re so pleased to be unveiling further new cruises this week, and just as excited to be returning to Portsmouth for four of our eight new sailings.

“On board our elegant, smaller ship Balmoral, guests will be able to sail down the Seine, seek out the Northern Lights, chase the sun in Madeira and the Canaries or visit German Christmas markets for a bit of festive shopping.

“Portsmouth’s well-connected cruise terminal has superb, modern facilities and we know that the team there will be able to provide a smooth and safe checking in process for our guests.”

Highlights of Balmoral’s new itineraries include:

  • 14-night L2103B ‘Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth’ cruise, departing from Southampton on February 2, 2021. Prices start from £1,599 per person. Ports of call: Southampton, England – Lisbon, Portugal – Funchal, Madeira – Santa Cruz, La Palma – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Arrecife, Lanzarote – La Coruña, Spain – Southampton, England
  • 13-night L2135 ‘Arctic Norway & Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on November 4, 2021. Prices start from £1,599 per person. Ports of call: Portsmouth England – Molde, Norway – Narvik, Norway – Alta, Norway (overnight stay) – Tromsø, Norway – Ålesund, Norway – Portsmouth, England
  • Six-night L2137 ‘German Christmas Markets’ cruise, departing from Portsmouth on November 30, 2021. Prices start from £699 per person. Ports of call: Portsmouth, England – Bremen, Germany – Hamburg, Germany (overnight stay) – Portsmouth, England