Fred Olsen Offers Newcastle Seasonal Sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the first cruise operator to have departed from Newcastle this year, offering a variety of sailings to warmer climes.

Smaller ship Balmoral set sail on her first cruise of the season from the Port of Tyne, taking guests on a nine-night ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise.

Other destinations throughout the season include Scandinavia, the Canary Islands, Portugal, Iceland and islands of the Mediterranean.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:“We are delighted to have returned to Newcastle for another busy cruising schedule for 2024, and in particular, to be the first cruise line to sail from the Port of Tyne this year.

“Guests joining us can look forward to a host of specially-timed cruises on board our smaller-sized ship Balmoral where they can embrace the local way of life, seek out native wildlife and witness spectacular natural phenomena.

“Opportunities in our hand-crafted itineraries include the chance to see the Midnight Sun, visit the Norwegian Fjords when the waterfalls are at their strongest in the Norwegian fjords and seek out the Perseid Meteor Shower."

A selection of upcoming cruises from Newcastle include:

Balmoral’s nine-night L2410 ‘Natural Wonders of Iceland’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 17th April 2024. Prices start from £1,299 per person. For more details: Visit L2410 ‘Natural Wonders of Iceland’

Balmoral’s five-night L2412 ‘Springtime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 3rd May 2024. Prices start from £749 per person. For more details: Visit L2412 ‘Springtime Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights'

Balmoral’s 14-night L2417 ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen with the Midnight Sund’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 12th June 2024. Prices start from £2,099 per person. For more details: Visit L2417 ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen with the Midnight Sun'

Details: www.fredolsen.co.uk