Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces’ Balmoral is at present present process upgrades at the drydock of the A&P Shipyard in Falmouth, England.
In accordance with an replace shared by the corporate, the 1988-built ship will not be solely present process technical upkeep, but additionally resort upgrades.
One of many initiatives being carried out consists of the addition of a digital picture gallery, which replaces the vessel’s present picture partitions.
The Balmoral can be seeing new central pc techniques being arrange within the Neptune Lounge. The {hardware} might be used to manage the lounge’s audio and lighting, in addition to a brand new set of LED partitions that can be being added.
Wi-Fi protection and entry factors are being labored on, Fred. Olsen mentioned, permitting company to have higher entry to the web when on balconies and out on open decks.
On the technical facet, the Balmoral is having its lifeboats serviced with normal upkeep and upgrades.
Gasoline, ballast, moveable water and gray water tanks are being emptied, cleaned, inspected and recertified whereas a brand new coat of silicon-based antifouling paint is being utilized to the ship’s hull.
The 1,340-guest vessel is getting a brand new propeller that options an optimized design to enhance power effectivity and decrease emissions.
Balmoral’s predominant engines are additionally being overhauled to make sure optimum efficiency, whereas any metal that’s exhibiting indicators of corrosion might be changed.
After finishing its drydock, the ship is welcoming company again for a six-night cruise to Northern Europe on Dec. 16, 2024.
Crusing roundtrip from Southampton, the “European River Cities & Christmas Markets” options visits to locations in France and Belgium, together with Rouen and Antwerp.
Initially constructed for Royal Cruise Line on the Meyer Werft shipyard, the Balmoral was acquired by Fred. Olsen Cruise Traces in 2007.
Earlier than getting into service for the model, the ship was lengthened on the Blohm + Voss shipyard, receiving a brand new 30-meter midsection.
