Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Balmoral
Black Watch
Gross Tonnage
Balmoral
43,537 GT
Black Watch
28,613 GT
Length
Balmoral
218 m
Black Watch
205 m
Beam
Balmoral
28 m
Black Watch
25 m
Passengers
Balmoral
1,325
Black Watch
804
Crew
Balmoral
510
Black Watch
330
Decks
Balmoral
—
Black Watch
—
Year Built
Balmoral
1,988
Black Watch
1,972
Space Ratio
Balmoral
32.9 GT/pax
Black Watch
35.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Balmoral
2.60 :1
Black Watch
2.44 :1
| Specification | Balmoral | Black Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | active | retired |
| Year Built | 1,988Winner | 1,972 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 43,537 GTWinner | 28,613 GT |
| Length | 218 mWinner | 205 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,325Winner | 804 |
| Crew | 510Winner | 330 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.9 GT/pax | 35.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.60:1 | 2.44:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Wartsila |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8506294 | 9034005 |
Balmoral
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Black Watch
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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