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.
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- 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
Exploring Iceland In Eight Nights
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 14 May 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE up to £200 On Board Spend per couple
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,169pp
- Ocean View £1,319pp
- Balcony £2,249pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 22 May 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Vik - Bergen - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,119pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £32pp
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 August 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Kirkwall - Stornoway (Isle Lewis) - Ullapool - Lerwick - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,219pp
- Ocean View £1,469pp
- Balcony £2,939pp
Includes extra savings of up to £64pp
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 August 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Molde - Olden - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £829pp
- Ocean View £979pp
- Balcony £1,759pp
Includes extra savings of up to £38pp
French Rivers with Normandy & Bordeaux
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 28 August 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - Bordeaux - Saint Malo - Rouen - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE £250 On Board Spend per couple
- Top Deal
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,659pp
- Ocean View £1,959pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £96pp
Mountainous Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 08 September 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Eidfjord - Alesund - Andalsnes - Olden - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Unique Fjord Sailing
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,219pp
- Ocean View £1,369pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £78pp
Mediterranean Grand Voyage from Newcastle
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 September 2025 59 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Southampton - La Coruna - Cadiz - Ibiza - Barcelona - Valencia - Mahon - Propriano - Florence/Pisa...
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £6,459pp
- Ocean View £7,929pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £162pp
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Island
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 September 2025 52 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Southampton - La Coruna - Cadiz - Ibiza - Barcelona - Valencia - Mahon - Propriano - Florence/Pisa...
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Island
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 September 2025 40 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Southampton - La Coruna - Cadiz - Ibiza - Barcelona - Valencia - Mahon - Propriano - Florence/Pisa...
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi & Dalmatian
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 September 2025 32 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Southampton - La Coruna - Cadiz - Ibiza - Barcelona - Valencia - Mahon - Propriano - Florence/Pisa...
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Normandy and the British Isles
Ambition 19 July 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Ringaskiddy (for Cork) - Scilly Eilanden - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,329pp
- Ocean View £1,639pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £62pp
Normandy and the British Isles
Ambition 20 July 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Ringaskiddy (for Cork) - Scilly Eilanden - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle - Dundee
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,789pp
- Balcony £2,439pp
Includes extra savings of up to £53pp
Norway's Fjords Multi-generational Adventure
Ambition 30 July 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Bergen - Flam - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,339pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £27pp
Norwegian Fjord Expedition
Ambition 06 August 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Flam - Bergen - Ulvik - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,659pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £34pp
France & Northern Spain Adventure
Ambition 14 August 2025 13 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Cherbourg - La Coruna - Gijon - Getxo - Le Verdon - Lorient - St. Peter Port - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £2,239pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £83pp
Summertime Fjords
Ambition 27 August 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Alesund - Maloy - Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiansund - Oslo - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,959pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £68pp
Summertime Fjords
Ambition 28 August 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Alesund - Maloy - Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiansund - Oslo - Newcastle - Dundee
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Mysteries of the Northern Isles
Ambition 07 September 2025 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Lerwick - Kirkwall - Runavik (Faroe Isles) - Scrabster - Portree - Belfast
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,189pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £24pp
Weekend Escape to Amsterdam
Ambition 22 August 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £499pp
- Balcony £739pp
Summertime Fjordland
Ambition 26 August 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stavanger - Flam - Nordfjordeid - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior £949pp
- Ocean View £1,159pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £44pp
Cruise Expert Recommendations
Normandy and the British Isles
- Ambition
- 20 July 2025
- 11 nights
Sail From UK from £1,789pp
Includes extra savings of up to £53pp
French Rivers with Normandy & Bordeaux
- Balmoral
- 28 August 2025
- 11 nights
- Exclusive FREE £250 On Board Spend per couple
- Top Deal
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from £1,659pp
Includes extra savings of up to £96pp
In Search of the Northern Lights
- Balmoral
- 03 March 2026
- 10 nights
- Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Included with Lunch & Dinner
- 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 £1,469pp
Includes extra savings of up to £68pp
Exploring Iceland In Eight Nights
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 14 May 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE up to £200 On Board Spend per couple
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,169pp
- Ocean View £1,319pp
- Balcony £2,249pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 22 May 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Vik - Bergen - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,119pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £32pp
Normandy and the British Isles
Ambition 19 July 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Ringaskiddy (for Cork) - Scilly Eilanden - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,329pp
- Ocean View £1,639pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £62pp
Normandy and the British Isles
Ambition 20 July 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Ringaskiddy (for Cork) - Scilly Eilanden - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle - Dundee
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,789pp
- Balcony £2,439pp
Includes extra savings of up to £53pp
Norway's Fjords Multi-generational Adventure
Ambition 30 July 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Bergen - Flam - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,339pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £27pp
Norwegian Fjord Expedition
Ambition 06 August 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Flam - Bergen - Ulvik - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,659pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £34pp
France & Northern Spain Adventure
Ambition 14 August 2025 13 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Cherbourg - La Coruna - Gijon - Getxo - Le Verdon - Lorient - St. Peter Port - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £2,239pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £83pp
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 August 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Kirkwall - Stornoway (Isle Lewis) - Ullapool - Lerwick - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,219pp
- Ocean View £1,469pp
- Balcony £2,939pp
Includes extra savings of up to £64pp
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 23 August 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Molde - Olden - Newcastle
- Add On Drinks Package from £24.99pp per day
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £829pp
- Ocean View £979pp
- Balcony £1,759pp
Includes extra savings of up to £38pp
Summertime Fjords
Ambition 27 August 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Alesund - Maloy - Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiansund - Oslo - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,959pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £68pp
