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Cruises from Newcastle

Cruises from Newcastle are popular with Fred. Olsen Cruise Line and Ambassador bound for exciting destinations such as Norway, Iceland, the Baltics and Canaries, as well as many mini cruises to Amsterdam. See all our cruises from Newcastle below and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 917 5742 today to begin your dream holiday.

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Cruises from Newcastle

Not only is Newcastle upon Tyne renowned as one of Britain’s best cities, it is also a fantastic starting point for a cruise. With its excellent road and rail connections to the rest of Northern England, Scotland and beyond, the Port of Tyne is the perfect place to set sail on a relaxing cruise holiday.

Cruises from Newcastle head to a number of exciting destinations, from the sunny Mediterranean to the scenic beauty of Norway and Iceland.

Mediterranean - Barcelona, Ibiza, Valencia, Florence
Northern Europe - Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Faroes
Western Europe - Amsterdam, La Coruna, Lisbon
British Isles - Kirkwall, Stornoway, Shetlands, Cork

Cruises from Newcastle are usually with Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred Olsen aboard their cruise ships Ambition, Borealis and Balmoral, of which the former calls Newcastle the official homeport. In addition, other cruise lines such as P&O Cruises, Marella, Silversea and Regent do occasionally stop in Newcastle as a port of call. A good number of cruises from Newcastle are shorter mini-cruises of between three and five nights, making them ideal for those wanting a convenient, no-fly taster cruise to try cruising for the first time.

See all our cruises departing from Newcastle and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 917 5742 to begin your dream holiday. Alternatively, see here all our fly cruises from Newcastle.

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In Search of the Northern Lights

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 22 February 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Narvik - Sortland - Molde - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £2,099pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £43pp

In Search of the Northern Lights

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 04 March 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Harstad - Sortland - Molde - Newcastle

Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,269pp
Ocean View £1,749pp
Balcony £2,839pp

Includes extra savings of up to £62pp

In Search of the Northern Lights

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 14 March 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Harstad - Sortland - Narvik - Molde - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,319pp
Ocean View £1,759pp
Balcony £2,739pp

Includes extra savings of up to £65pp

Cosy Capitals of Scandinavia at Easter

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 24 March 2027 8 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Oslo - Malmo - Copenhagen - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,369pp
Ocean View £1,469pp
Balcony £2,149pp

Includes extra savings of up to £50pp

Scenic Fjords of Norway

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 01 April 2027 7 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Eidfjord - Skjolden - Sognefjord - Olden - Nordfjord - Bergen - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Unique Fjord Sailing
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,509pp
Ocean View £1,609pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £71pp

Sunlit Shores of Spain

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 08 April 2027 17 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - St Malo - Lisbon - Motril - Alicante - Barcelona - Gibraltar - Cadiz - La Coruna - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £2,149pp
Ocean View £2,639pp
Balcony £3,819pp

Includes extra savings of up to £94pp

Tulip Season in the Netherlands

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 25 April 2027 6 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £879pp
Ocean View £1,019pp
Balcony £1,559pp

Includes extra savings of up to £34pp

Coastal Charm of France

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 01 May 2027 7 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Cherbourg - St. Peter Port - Honfleur - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £929pp
Ocean View £1,169pp
Balcony £1,709pp

Includes extra savings of up to £40pp

Whales & Wonders of Iceland

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 08 May 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Grimsey Island - Newcastle

Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £2,349pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £85pp

Remote Isles of Scotland

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 18 May 2027 9 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Lerwick - Oban - Duart Castle - Fingals Cave - Portree - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) - Newcastle

Recommended by our Cruise Experts
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,859pp
Ocean View £2,049pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £80pp

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Escape to Holland & Belgium

Ambition 22 September 2026 4 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Brugge - Bristol

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £399pp
Ocean View £429pp
Balcony £599pp

Weekend Escape to Holland

Ambition 27 August 2027 4 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

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Exploring Norway's Hidden Fjords

Ambition 31 August 2027 8 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Maloy - Flam - Haugesund - Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,039pp
Ocean View £1,259pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £48pp

Bordeaux & Beyond: A Journey Through Western France

Ambition 08 September 2027 12 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Cherbourg - St Malo - Bordeaux - Brest - Fowey - Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,459pp
Ocean View £1,799pp
Balcony £2,709pp

Includes extra savings of up to £60pp

Autumnal Landscapes of Norway's Fjords

Ambition 20 September 2027 5 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £889pp
Ocean View £1,019pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £36pp

Autumn Mediterranean & Iberia Sailing

Ambition 25 September 2027 17 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - St Malo - El Ferrol - Cadiz - Malaga - Almeria - Ceuta - Gibraltar - Lisbon - Fowey...

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,919pp
Ocean View £2,229pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £85pp

Battle of the Bands

Ambition 12 October 2027 3 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Bristol

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £249pp
Ocean View £309pp
Balcony £439pp

Springtime Fjords Short Break

Ambition 28 May 2028 5 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Ulvik - Sandnes - Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £589pp
Ocean View £699pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £27pp

Canals & Cafés of Belgium & Holland

Ambition 02 June 2028 5 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Antwerp - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £489pp
Ocean View £609pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £23pp

Norway's Iconic Landscapes - Waterfalls, Mountains & Glaciers

Ambition 07 June 2028 13 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Haugesund - Flam - Andalsnes - Sandnes - Newcastle

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,279pp
Ocean View £1,569pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £60pp

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Escape to Holland & Belgium

Ambition 22 September 2026 4 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Brugge - Bristol

Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
Adult Only
FREE up to £800 On Board Spend

Sail From UK from

Interior £399pp
Ocean View £429pp
Balcony £599pp

In Search of the Northern Lights

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 22 February 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Narvik - Sortland - Molde - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £2,099pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £43pp

In Search of the Northern Lights

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 04 March 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Harstad - Sortland - Molde - Newcastle

Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,269pp
Ocean View £1,749pp
Balcony £2,839pp

Includes extra savings of up to £62pp

In Search of the Northern Lights

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 14 March 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Harstad - Sortland - Narvik - Molde - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,319pp
Ocean View £1,759pp
Balcony £2,739pp

Includes extra savings of up to £65pp

Cosy Capitals of Scandinavia at Easter

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 24 March 2027 8 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Oslo - Malmo - Copenhagen - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,369pp
Ocean View £1,469pp
Balcony £2,149pp

Includes extra savings of up to £50pp

Scenic Fjords of Norway

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 01 April 2027 7 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Eidfjord - Skjolden - Sognefjord - Olden - Nordfjord - Bergen - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Unique Fjord Sailing
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,509pp
Ocean View £1,609pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £71pp

Sunlit Shores of Spain

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 08 April 2027 17 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - St Malo - Lisbon - Motril - Alicante - Barcelona - Gibraltar - Cadiz - La Coruna - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £2,149pp
Ocean View £2,639pp
Balcony £3,819pp

Includes extra savings of up to £94pp

Tulip Season in the Netherlands

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 25 April 2027 6 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £879pp
Ocean View £1,019pp
Balcony £1,559pp

Includes extra savings of up to £34pp

Coastal Charm of France

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 01 May 2027 7 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Cherbourg - St. Peter Port - Honfleur - Newcastle

Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior £929pp
Ocean View £1,169pp
Balcony £1,709pp

Includes extra savings of up to £40pp

Whales & Wonders of Iceland

Small Ship Experience

Bolette 08 May 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Grimsey Island - Newcastle

Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
Gratuities Included
Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £2,349pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £85pp

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