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 0808 253 5172 to begin your dream holiday. Alternatively, see here all our fly cruises from Newcastle.
See more cruises from Newcastle
- Ambassador Cruises from Newcastle
- Fred Olsen Cruises from Newcastle
- Cruises from Newcastle to Norway
- Cruises from Newcastle to Amsterdam
- Cruises from Newcastle to Iceland
- Cruises from Newcastle to Baltic
- Cruises from Newcastle around the British Isles
- Northern Lights Cruises from Newcastle
- Mini Cruises from Newcastle
In Search of the Northern Lights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 March 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Molde - Torghatten - Alta - Tromso - Alesund - 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 £1,469pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,939pp
Includes extra savings of up to £78pp
River Cities of France & Portugal
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 02 April 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Lisbon - Leixoes - Bordeaux - Rouen - 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 £4,109pp
Includes extra savings of up to £88pp
Mountains & Fjords of Norway
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 16 April 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Skjolden - Sognefjord - Olden - Nordfjord - Andalsnes - Alesund - 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 £2,049pp
- Ocean View £1,859pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £42pp
Springtime Gardens of Europe
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 April 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - 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 £1,119pp
- Ocean View £1,219pp
- Balcony £2,249pp
Includes extra savings of up to £51pp
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 30 April 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stavanger - Lysefjord - Ulvik - 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 £1,269pp
- Ocean View £1,169pp
- Balcony £2,449pp
Includes extra savings of up to £50pp
Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice in Nine Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 05 May 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- 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 £1,659pp
- Ocean View £1,859pp
- Balcony £3,669pp
Includes extra savings of up to £84pp
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 14 May 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Oslo - Copenhagen - Gothenburg - Skagen - 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 £1,859pp
- Ocean View £2,049pp
- Balcony £4,899pp
Includes extra savings of up to £108pp
Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 May 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Skjolden - Ulvik - 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 £1,069pp
- Ocean View £1,419pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 28 May 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Skagen - Tallinn - Insel Saaremaa - Riga - Klaipeda - Gdansk - 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 £2,449pp
- Ocean View £2,939pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £60pp
Newcastle to Rosyth
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 09 June 2026 1 night
Itinerary: Newcastle - Rosyth
- Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner - When Booking Freedom Fare
- Gratuities Included
- Upgrade to Premium Drinks from £40pp per day
Sail From UK from
- Interior £179pp
- Ocean View £179pp
- Balcony £259pp
Weekend Escape to Amsterdam
Ambition 22 August 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £15pp
Summertime Fjordland
Ambition 26 August 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stavanger - Flam - Nordfjordeid - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,019pp
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £21pp
Coastlines of France, Belgium & Holland
Ambition 03 September 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Rouen - Honfleur - Cherbourg - St Malo (Frankreich) - Brest - Plymouth - Brugge - Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,779pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £60pp
Gateway to the Baltic Sea
Ambition 15 September 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Lysekil - Copenhagen - Wismar - Aarhus - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,049pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £22pp
Escape to Holland & Belgium
Ambition 22 September 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Brugge - Bristol
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £379pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £14pp
Weekend Escape to Holland
Ambition 27 August 2027 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 197 8050
Exploring Norway's Hidden Fjords
Ambition 31 August 2027 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Alesund - Måløy - Flam - Haugesund - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,009pp
- Ocean View £1,259pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £43pp
Bordeaux & Beyond: A Journey Through Western France
Ambition 08 September 2027 12 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Cherbourg - St Malo (Frankreich) - Bordeaux - Brest - Fowey - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,389pp
- Ocean View £1,709pp
- Balcony £2,189pp
Includes extra savings of up to £48pp
Autumnal Landscapes of Norway's Fjords
Ambition 20 September 2027 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £889pp
- Ocean View £1,019pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £32pp
Autumn Mediterranean & Iberia Sailing
Ambition 25 September 2027 17 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - St Malo (Frankreich) - El Ferrol - Cadiz - Malaga - Almeria - Ceuta - Gibraltar - Lisbon - Fowey...
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,809pp
- Ocean View £2,229pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £81pp
In Search of the Northern Lights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 March 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Molde - Torghatten - Alta - Tromso - Alesund - 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 £1,469pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,939pp
Includes extra savings of up to £78pp
River Cities of France & Portugal
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 02 April 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Lisbon - Leixoes - Bordeaux - Rouen - 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 £4,109pp
Includes extra savings of up to £88pp
Mountains & Fjords of Norway
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 16 April 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Skjolden - Sognefjord - Olden - Nordfjord - Andalsnes - Alesund - 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 £2,049pp
- Ocean View £1,859pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £42pp
Springtime Gardens of Europe
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 April 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - 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 £1,119pp
- Ocean View £1,219pp
- Balcony £2,249pp
Includes extra savings of up to £51pp
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 30 April 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stavanger - Lysefjord - Ulvik - 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 £1,269pp
- Ocean View £1,169pp
- Balcony £2,449pp
Includes extra savings of up to £50pp
Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice in Nine Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 05 May 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- 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 £1,659pp
- Ocean View £1,859pp
- Balcony £3,669pp
Includes extra savings of up to £84pp
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 14 May 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Oslo - Copenhagen - Gothenburg - Skagen - 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 £1,859pp
- Ocean View £2,049pp
- Balcony £4,899pp
Includes extra savings of up to £108pp
Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 May 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Skjolden - Ulvik - 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 £1,069pp
- Ocean View £1,419pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 28 May 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Skagen - Tallinn - Insel Saaremaa - Riga - Klaipeda - Gdansk - 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 £2,449pp
- Ocean View £2,939pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £60pp
The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 09 June 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Rosyth - Tobermory - Duart Castle - Belfast - Killybegs - Galway - Rosyth
- 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 £1,469pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £61pp
