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.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME ABOARD BALMORAL OUR CLASSIC COASTAL PASSENGER VESSEL

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 .  Our volunteers give thousands of hours of their time to ensure that this floating piece of history looks as good 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. 

 

 

 

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HELPING BALMORAL,  PLEASE PAGE DOWN.

 

 BALMORAL - THEN AND NOW

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.    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 ), 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 - MAINTENANCE - and many more - click for details