Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2025 fly-cruise Mediterranean sailings from Newcastle

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed a selection of fly-cruise sailings from Newcastle in 2025.
Setting sail from the Port of Tyne in September 2025, there are five cruises ranging from 12 to 52 nights to the Mediterranean, including return flights to the UK.
Guests will be able to visit destinations such as the charming cliff-top towns of Cinque Terre and Amalfi, the beautiful Bay of Kotor and the enchanting Greek islands on sailings which have been carefully curated to grant more moments to immerse in the local way of life with activities such as Flamenco dancing, Greek dancing and Turkish baths.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Services at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“We’re really proud to be offering Mediterranean fly-cruising setting sail from Newcastle next year, with return flights to Manchester or London.
“Our fly-cruise options offer a variety of journeys to some of the Mediterranean’s most inspiring destinations, where guests can really maximise their time for exploring ashore and immerse themselves in the local way of living.
“Among the itineraries, guests will have chances to visit the captivating La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, cruise along the spectacular Makarska Riviera in Croatia, see the stunning Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul and witness the domed houses in Santorini.”
On board, guests can also look forward to a host of specially curated activities, including opportunities to sample authentic flavours from the destinations they will visit such as Jerez sherry, limoncello and Turkish tea.
The Mediterranean fly-cruise programme from Newcastle, including flights and transfers from either London or Manchester, includes:
Balmoral’s 12-night L2524N ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures from Newcastle’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th September 2025. Prices start from £1,699 per person.
- Discover the iconic Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
- Immerse yourself in the Spanish lifestyle of flamenco and tapas
- Experience Ibiza’s famous sunset from Balmoral’s decks
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruise Ibiza West Coast, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia Spain (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures from Newcastle’
Balmoral’s 22-night L252425N ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures with Amalfi from Newcastle’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th September 2025. Prices start from £3,049 per person.
- Discover iconic Spanish landmarks in Barcelona
- Immerse yourself in ‘la dolce vita’ and savour local delights
- Explore beautiful Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruise Ibiza West Coast, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia Spain (overnight stay) – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Mahon, Menorca, Spain – Propriano, Corsica, France – La Spezia, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Naples, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures with Amalfi from Newcastle’
Balmoral’s 32-night L252426N ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures with Amalfi and Dalmatian Coasts’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th September 2025. Prices start from £4,499 per person.
- Discover the beauty of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast
- Experience local life in Spain, Croatia and Italy
- Enjoy scenic cruising from the comfort of Balmoral
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruise Ibiza West Coast, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia Spain (overnight stay) – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Mahon, Menorca, Spain – Propriano, Corsica, France – La Spezia, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Naples, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy (overnight stay) – Cruising by Stromboli, Italy – Cruising the Strait of Messina, Italy – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Koper, Slovenia – Cruising St Anthony Channel, Croatia – Sibenik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Cruising by Mount Biokovo, Makarska Rivieri, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures with Amalfi and Dalmatian Coasts’
Balmoral’s 40-night L252427N ‘Spain, Amalfi and Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Islands’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th September 2025. Prices start from £5,649 per person.
- Explore the beauty of Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece
- Experience a range of Mediterranean cultures
- Uncover fascinating ancient history of the region
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruise Ibiza West Coast, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia Spain (overnight stay) – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Mahon, Menorca, Spain – Propriano, Corsica, France – La Spezia, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Naples, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy (overnight stay) – Cruising by Stromboli, Italy – Cruising the Strait of Messina, Italy – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Koper, Slovenia – Cruising St Anthony Channel, Croatia – Sibenik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Cruising by Mount Biokovo, Makarska Riviera, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight stay) – Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece – Cruising Zakynthos coastline, Greece – Kalamata, Greece – Piraeus (for Athens), Greece – Thira, Santorini, Greece – Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece – Rhodes, Greece (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2525 ‘Spain, Amalfi and Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Islands’
Balmoral’s 52-night L252428N ‘Spain, Amalfi and Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Islands and Turkey’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th September 2025. Prices start from £7,099 per person.
- Experience outstanding scenic cruising of the Mediterranean
- Immerse yourself in local traditions and cuisines
- Explore iconic destinations in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruise Ibiza West Coast, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia Spain (overnight stay) – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Mahon, Menorca, Spain – Propriano, Corsica, France – La Spezia, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Naples, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy (overnight stay) – Cruising by Stromboli, Italy – Cruising the Strait of Messina, Italy – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Koper, Slovenia – Cruising St Anthony Channel, Croatia – Sibenik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Cruising by Mount Biokovo, Makarska Riviera, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight stay) – Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece – Cruising Zakynthos coastline, Greece – Kalamata, Greece – Piraeus (for Athens), Greece – Thira, Santorini, Greece – Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece – Rhodes, Greece (overnight stay) – Bodrum, Turkey – Kusadasi, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey – Valletta, Malta – Malaga, Spain (overnight stay)
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