Fred Olsen

May 18, 2022

In pictures: See the beautiful Balmoral cruise ship sail down River Tyne The stunning Fred Olsen cruise liner made a second visit to Tyneside this month Share 21:07, 18 MAY 2022 The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The beautiful Balmoral cruise ship made for a striking sight as it sailed down the River Tyne following its second visit to Tyneside this month. The Fred Olsen Cruise Liner, which is named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family, arrived at Port of Tyne in the early hours of Wednesday morning (May 18) before it set sail for Denmark at around 7pm that evening. According to the Port of Tyne shipping movements, the Balmoral is headed to Copenhagen. Capable of carrying 1,325 passengers, the Balmoral is small compared to other cruise ships, such as the Cunard Queen Victoria, which visited the port last month. With just 710 guest cabins and measuring 218.05meters, the cruise ship's smaller size means she is able to navigate some of Europe's most picturesque waterways, including the Kiel Canal and River Seine. During the voyage, those on board can enjoy facilities including two swimming pools and four jacuzzis, as well as a spa and fitness centre. The Balmoral's visit to Tyneside comes as a bid is launched to get more cruise ships to visit the North East. The Port of Tyne, Newcastle International Airport and the NewcastleGateshead Initiative are working together on the Cruise North East England project which aims to boost the region’s tourism economy by attracting more cruise ships to the area. READ NEXT: Balmoral The Balmoral cruise liner sailed down the River Tyne after leaving the Port of Tyne on Wednesday night. (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)1 of 5 Balmoral (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)2 of 5 Balmoral (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)3 of 5 Balmoral (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)4 of 5 Balmoral