BALMORAL - INSIDE INFORMATION

Balmoral is the last of her kind - lucky to have survived, she is now in preservation so that everyone can benefit from the educational experience of living history and coastal cruising around the UK.

SAILINGS START AGAIN IN MAY 2017

Morning, afternoon, evening and full day cruises.

On board restaurant. Licensed bars. Sun deck. Souvenir shop. Heated lounges.

Enjoy a coastal excursion on this beautifully restored heritage passenger ship.

Visit towns and villages along the coast. See the beautiful scenery and visit enchanting Lundy Island.

To book tickets, please contact the White Funnel office

White Funnel Ltd
Telephone: 0117 325 6200

BALMORAL IS AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND PROJECTS, CORPORATE HIRE, COMMERCIAL EVENTS, AS A TRAINING VENUE AND FOR EXHIBITIONS. FILMING IS AVAILABLE IN BRISTOL OR AT SEA. PASSENGER SERVICE IN THE SUMMER MONTHS

INSIDE BALMORAL HOME The Bridge Upper deck Lounges Officers accommodation Hull construction Machinery & engines Steering gear Electrical systems The Model

THIS WEBSITE WILL SHOW YOU SOMETHING OF THE SHIP AND TAKE YOU TO PLACES MOST VISITORS NEVER SEE

CLASSIC BRITISH ENGINEERING AND SHIP DESIGN - THE LAST SURVIVOR OF HER TYPE

Balmoral is a treasure trove of classic features, beautifully maintained and restored. Unlike some museum ships, everything on this vessel works and is used in her operation. Nothing is there for show . She is looked after by a dedicated band of volunteers and owned by the M.V. Balmoral Fund Ltd, a charitable trust dedicated to preserving the ship for use as an educational resource and to enable her passengers to experience the traditional pastime of coastal cruising around the UK coast. Our volunteers give thousands of hours of their time to ensure that this floating piece of history looks as good and performs as well as the day she was launched in 1949.

This web site will take you inside our ship to show some of her original features and explain a little of how she works. If you wish to visit in person, tours can be arranged and we are happy to make the ship available for commercial filming.

Please use the navigation bar above to choose an area to visit.

This website will give you access to areas the public can't usually see.

She can be hired for corporate events and commercial functions, weddings and for filming.

Balmoral: latest news

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HELPING BALMORAL, PLEASE PAGE DOWN.

Balmoral as built in 1949 and in the days of P & A Campbell Ltd. 1969 - 1980

Balmoral as modified in 2003 and as she is today.

SOME OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS ON THIS SITE ARE PHOTOGRAPHS OF A 1.48 SCALE WORKING MODEL OF BALMORAL - CLICK HERE TO SEE IT.

Visitors: Due to the original features and 1949 design of the ship, disabled passengers may be limited to particular areas but are able to access the main lounge, restaurant and disabled toilets on the main deck. However there are a number of stairs if you wish to reach the upper deck. Not all piers and landing stages are able to cater for disabled people. Please check before you book.

CAN YOU HELP US ? WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES ON BOARD AT THE HISTORIC HARBOURSIDE IN BRISTOL!

IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP ON THE SHIP AS A SHIPWRIGHT OR ENGINEER OR IN ADMIN, 'MEET AND GREET', ALONGSIDE EVENTS ( IN BRISTOL ), EVEN PUTTING UP POSTERS, MANNING THE SHIP TO GIVE GUIDED TOURS, HELPING THE CATERING TEAM WHEN IN BRISTOL AND A HUGE NUMBER OF OTHER VITAL TASKS

PLEASE USE THIS LINK:

VOLUNTEER HELPERS REQUIRED - ENGINEERING - ADMINISTRATION - PIER HOSTS and many more - click for details