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 019 0053 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
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 £2,539pp
Includes extra savings of up to £61pp
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 £2,679pp
Includes extra savings of up to £63pp
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 £1,269pp
- Ocean View £1,469pp
- Balcony £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £48pp
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 £1,369pp
- Ocean View £1,609pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
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 £80pp
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 £1,659pp
- Ocean View £2,049pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £72pp
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
- FREE up to £800 On Board Spend
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
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 £329pp
- Ocean View £419pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £18pp
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
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
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 £1,809pp
- 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
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
- FREE up to £800 On Board Spend
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
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 £329pp
- Ocean View £419pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £18pp
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 £2,539pp
Includes extra savings of up to £61pp
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 £2,679pp
Includes extra savings of up to £63pp
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 £1,269pp
- Ocean View £1,469pp
- Balcony £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £48pp
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 £1,369pp
- Ocean View £1,609pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
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
