KLBBs' Caribbean Cruise on Fred Olsen's Balmoral

On the top of the ship is the Observatory and Marquee Bar, Deck 11 forward. This was originally called The Top Of The Crown on the old Odyssey. A quiet 360 degree view lounge by day and entertainment lounge / disco at night. Fred Olsen has tastefully added a service bar in the Observatory pictured above. The view is great and its an ideal place to watch the world go by especially in very hot or inclement weather.

Leaving the Observatory and Marquee Bar you'll find the deck 11 pool, whirlpools and sun deck.

Walking to the stern of the ship and looking down is the Deck 7 pool and whirlpools.

During the day and often at night musical entertainment takes center stage on the patio of the Palms Cafe in front of the pool. Here's the stern as we leave St. Johns, Antigua.

On deck 8, directly above the Palms Cafe is another great place to relax, the Lido Bar and Lounge. Here you'll find another great view of the stern of the ship as you enjoy a cocktail or just read a good book. Behind the bar Is the Lounge with very comfortable seating as well as the Lido stage and dance floor. Buddy Morrow and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra packed them in and wowed them for both afternoon and evening perfomances.

Sitting at the lido bar you can actually enjoy the outside view behind you since the back of the bar is mirrored. On the next page you see the view out the windows as well as the lounge and dance floor. Scroll up and click on Page 4