The Hamburg Christmas Markets
From Southampton
5nts
Fred Olsen Balmoral
BONUS £100 per stateroom on
board spending money
Enjoy a cheeky five night pre-Christmas treat to the land
of Glühwein, Christmas trees, sparkling lights and bratwurst. Hamburg is a surprisingly
beautiful city with friendly locals, amazing architecture and a vibrant
nightlife. At this time of year the Germans excel at their Christmas markets
with all things warm, cosy and festive.
The outdoor shopping
plaza of The Spitalerstrasse leads you past big department stores to the ornate
golden spires of the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) and to the Europa Passage
indoor shopping mall. Perhaps visit the futuristic looking Heinrich Hertz Term
- the tallest tower and the most iconic structure in Hamburg standing at
204metres high with a restaurant and viewing platform. There are also theatres, opera houses,
boating on the Alster and at certain times of the year tall ships frequent the
harbour. Visit the Fish Market, Hamburg Dungeon and a whole host of museums
with Hamburg being particularly well known for its maritime history and the
supremely fascinating U-Boat Museum. For the young and young at heart Miniature
Wunderland houses the largest model railway in the world at 1300 sq’ metres
which even includes an airport with aircraft taking off and landing.
These are wonderful
cruises aimed at the British cruiser with a flavour of Scotland thrown in. These
straight forward cruise holidays give you the chance to avoid the crowds and the
mass market approach to cruising on these small & friendly boutique style
ships. These ingredients create a very satisfying cruise experience which will
make you want to return time and time again.
What’s
Included on Board?
Dining & Lounges
- À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Daily casual dining options
- Late night Supper Club
- Afternoon tea
- Self-service tea & coffee
- In-cabin dining & snacks
Treats & Pastimes
- Evening shows
- Live music & dancing
- Dance classes
- Lectures & talks
- Cookery demonstrations
- Traditional deck games
- Daily games & quizzes
Relaxation & Fitness
- Swimming Pools
- Jacuzzis
- Fitness Centre
Fitness Classes
Fred Olsen Balmoral: This
is the smallest ship of the Fred Olsen trio of ships at just 43,537 tonnes and carrying
just 1325 passengers over 11 decks. The Balmoral features two swimming pools, 4
Jacuzzis, six restaurants, 4 bar and lounges; and more. This ship was first
launched in 1988 by the Royal Caribbean Line as the Crown Odyssey. In 2007 she
was acquired by Fred Olsen and was lengthened by 30 metres and underwent an extensive refit before setting sail as the
new M/S Balmoral for Fred Olsen.
27 Nov 2025 -
5-night Itinerary: Southampton
– Cruising the River Elbe – Hamburg (overnight in port) - Southampton