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Bridge Holidays
Explore our range of hosted bridge holidays with expert hosts and a BMB Holidays team. Improve your bridge and make new friends!
Holidays Without Bridge
Hosted holidays but without any organised bridge. These holidays are a wonderful opportunity to explore new locations.
Short Breaks
Hosted two to four night breaks in the UK and Ireland with bridge play and a BMB Holidays team.
Abroad
Explore the world on a BMB Holidays hosted abroad holiday. Abroad holidays can be both with bridge and without bridge.
Cruises
Set sail with Fred. Olsen Cruiselines on a dedicated Bernard Magee Bridge Cruise. Our cruise specialists can book other cruises too.
View the Schedule
View the latest full schedule of BMB Holidays with bridge and without bridge holidays at home, abroad and at sea!
Featured Holidays
Our latest featured holidays which we think you will love.
Bridge Seminar at Denham Grove20th November 2026
Christmas Bridge at Denham Grove23rd December 2026
Twixmas Bridge at Denham Grove27th December 2026
New Year Bridge at Denham Grove29th December 2026
Venues
- UK & Ireland
  - UK & IE Venues
    We offer a variety of venues in the UK and Ireland to provide convenient travel locations as well as variety in accommodation and ameneties.
  - 🇬🇧 Blunsdon House
  - 🇬🇧 Denham Grove
  - 🇬🇧 Milton Hill House
  - 🇬🇧 Passford House
  - 🇬🇧 The Barn
  - 🇬🇧 The White Swan
  - 🇮🇪 Trdient Hotel
  - 🇬🇧 Trouville Hotel
  - 🇬🇧 Two Bridges
- Abroad
  - Abroad Venues
    Our abroad venues have been carefully selected and approved by BMB Holidays to provide an execplary stay for our guests.
  - Croatia
  - Greece
  - Portugal
  - Malta
  - Tuscany
- Cruise Ships
  - Cruise Ships
    In partnership with Fred. Olsen, BMB Holidays offers cruises in UK, Scandinavia and the Mediterranian.
  - Balmoral
  - Bolette
  - Borealis
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INTRODUCING BALMORAL

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral retains a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open deck space.

BALMORAL

710 Cabins
1,325 Guests
43,537 GT
16kts Max Speed

BALMORAL CABINS

Double Cabins

Single Cabins

BALCONY JUNIOR SUITE (BJ)

Balmoral’s Balcony Junior Suites have a large cabin area and private balcony.

Highland deck, Bridge deck, Lido deck
Approx. 279 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SUPERIOR SUITE (SS)

Located on decks 9 & 10, Superior Suites have a balcony and large cabin area.

Highland deck, Bridge deck
Approx. 341 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

MARQUEE SUITE (MS)

Situated on deck 10, Marquee Suites have a private balcony and large cabin area.

Highland deck
Approx. 472 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

PREMIER SUITE (PS)

Located on deck 10, Premier Suites have a private balcony and large cabin area.

Highland deck
Approx. 601 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

OWNER’S SUITE (OW)

Exclusive Suite.

Highland deck
Approx. 1181 sq. ft.
King size bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

BALCONY CABIN (BA)

Located on Deck 8 & 9, Balcony Cabins have a private balcony and spacious cabin area.

Bridge deck, Lido deck
Approx. 260 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW (A)

Higher on the ship, these cabins offer views from large picture windows.

Lido deck
Approx. 200 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SUPERIOR INTERIOR CABIN (G)

Higher on the ship, these cabins offer views from large picture windows.

Lido deck
Approx. 200 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SINGLE BALCONY SUITE (JB)

Balmoral’s Single Balcony Suites have a private balcony and airy inside area.

Bridge deck
Approx. 274 sq. ft.
Twin bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SINGLE BALCONY CABIN (J)

On Lido Deck 8, Balmoral’s J Grade Balcony cabins have a picture window.

Lido deck
Approx. 160 sq. ft.
Double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SINGLE OCEAN VIEW (L)

Balmoral’s L Grade Single Ocean View cabins offer ocean views from the porthole.

Marina deck
Approx. 140 sq. ft.
Twin or double bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SINGLE OCEAN VIEW (K)

K Grade Ocean View cabins on Balmoral offer scenic views from the picture window.

Lido deck, Coral deck
Approx. 165 sq. ft.
Twin bed
Shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SINGLE INTERIOR (N)

N Grade Single Interior cabins are located on decks 3 & 6.

Main deck, Marina deck
Approx. 130 sq. ft.
Twin bed
Bath and/or shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

SINGLE INTERIOR CABIN (M)

M Grade Single Interior cabins are perfect for a relaxing cruise.

Bridge deck
Approx. 160 sq. ft.
Twin bed
Bath and/or Shower
Mini Bar / Fridge

Call 01344 205 120 for latest prices

Upcoming Cruises on Balmoral

Cruise · L2620

25th June 2026 · 7 nights

Scenic Isles of Scotland

BalmoralRosyth

Bernard Magee

Cruise · L2627

19th August 2026 · 9 nights

Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles

BalmoralNewcastle

Bernard Magee

Cruise · L2634

8th October 2026 · 11 nights

Amalfi Coast – Italian Riviera & Corsica

BalmoralAlicante

Ingrid Boyd

Lesley Lewis

Cruise · L2704

16th February 2027 · 12 nights

Discovering Cultural Morocco

BalmoralSouthampton

Ingrid Boyd

Lesley Lewis

Cruise · L2706

14th March 2027 · 11 nights

A Taste of Spain and Portugal

BalmoralSouthampton

Bernard Magee

Cruise · L2710

22nd April 2027 · 7 nights

Capitals & Cultures of Scandinavia

BalmoralRosyth

Denis Murphy

Jim Mason

Cruise · L272021

11th July 2027 · 17 nights

Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France

BalmoralSouthampton

Bernard Magee

Cruise · L2720

11th July 2027 · 8 nights

Fjords Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway

BalmoralSouthampton

Bernard Magee

Cruise · L2721

19th July 2027 · 9 nights

France with Bordeaux and the River Seine

BalmoralSouthampton

Bernard Magee

Cruise · L2729

30th September 2027 · 7 nights

Spain and Portugal Autumn Warmth

BalmoralSouthampton

Host Coming Soon

Cruise · L272930

30th September 2027 · 16 nights

Spain, Portugal & the Rivieras of France and Italy

BalmoralSouthampton

Host Coming Soon

Cruise · L2730

7th October 2027 · 9 nights

Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy

BalmoralAlicante

Host Coming Soon

Cruise · L273031

7th October 2027 · 19 nights

Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands

BalmoralAlicante

Host Coming Soon

Cruise · L2731

16th October 2027 · 10 nights

Islands of the Mediterranean

BalmoralAlicante

Host Coming Soon

Cruise · L2735

23rd November 2027 · 12 nights

Ancient Wonders of Turkey, Greece & Egypt

BalmoralPiraeus (for Athens)

Host Coming Soon