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.
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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
Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 19 August 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) - Isles of Scilly - St. Peter Port - Portland - 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 £1,809pp
- Ocean View £2,489pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £51pp
Norwegian Fjords in Five
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 28 August 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Olden - Nordfjord - 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
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
European Cities & Scenic Rivers
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 02 September 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - St. Peter Port - Pauillac - Cherbourg - Rouen - Antwerp - 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 £2,049pp
- Ocean View £2,249pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £46pp
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 £1,469pp
- Ocean View £1,859pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £38pp
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 £1,219pp
- Ocean View £1,659pp
- Balcony £2,409pp
Includes extra savings of up to £58pp
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 £1,219pp
- Ocean View £1,609pp
- Balcony £2,539pp
Includes extra savings of up to £60pp
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 £1,169pp
- Ocean View £1,419pp
- Balcony £2,049pp
Includes extra savings of up to £45pp
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 £1,069pp
- Ocean View £1,349pp
- Balcony £2,539pp
Includes extra savings of up to £55pp
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 £1,959pp
- Ocean View £2,619pp
- Balcony £3,819pp
Includes extra savings of up to £92pp
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 £779pp
- Ocean View £979pp
- Balcony £1,469pp
Includes extra savings of up to £33pp
Weekend Escape to Amsterdam
Ambition 22 August 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
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- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £579pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £12pp
Summertime Fjordland
Ambition 26 August 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stavanger - Flam - Nordfjordeid - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
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Coastlines of France, Belgium & Holland
Ambition 03 September 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Rouen - Honfleur - Cherbourg - St Malo - Brest - Plymouth - Brugge - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,149pp
- Ocean View £1,269pp
- Balcony £1,809pp
Includes extra savings of up to £53pp
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
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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
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- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £12pp
Weekend Escape to Holland
Ambition 27 August 2027 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
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- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £849pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £17pp
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
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- Interior £959pp
- Ocean View £1,199pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £46pp
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
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,239pp
- Ocean View £1,529pp
- Balcony £2,299pp
Includes extra savings of up to £51pp
Autumnal Landscapes of Norway's Fjords
Ambition 20 September 2027 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £809pp
- Ocean View £1,049pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £31pp
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
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,769pp
- Ocean View £2,119pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £81pp
Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 19 August 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) - Isles of Scilly - St. Peter Port - Portland - 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 £1,809pp
- Ocean View £2,489pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £51pp
Weekend Escape to Amsterdam
Ambition 22 August 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £579pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £12pp
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
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Norwegian Fjords in Five
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 28 August 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Olden - Nordfjord - 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
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
European Cities & Scenic Rivers
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 02 September 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Honfleur - St. Peter Port - Pauillac - Cherbourg - Rouen - Antwerp - 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 £2,049pp
- Ocean View £2,249pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £46pp
Coastlines of France, Belgium & Holland
Ambition 03 September 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Rouen - Honfleur - Cherbourg - St Malo - Brest - Plymouth - Brugge - IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,149pp
- Ocean View £1,269pp
- Balcony £1,809pp
Includes extra savings of up to £53pp
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
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
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £12pp
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 £1,469pp
- Ocean View £1,859pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £38pp
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 £1,219pp
- Ocean View £1,659pp
- Balcony £2,409pp
Includes extra savings of up to £58pp
