In May 2006 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced the purchase of a new vessel, "Norwegian Crown", from Norwegian Cruise Line. Following delivery of the vessel in November 2007, she was dry-docked for refurbishment and lengthening, with a pre-built 30 metre centre section added. She was renamed "Balmoral" and entered service early in 2008. This was followed by the extension of "Braemar" in summer 2008. A new centre section was added, with new cabins and public rooms, increasing the size from to (approx).