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.
In Search Of The Northern Lights
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 25 March 2025 10 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Molde - Narvik - Tromso - Alesund - Newcastle
- Top Deal
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,269pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,539pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 04 April 2025 13 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Gibraltar - Malaga - Cadiz - Lisbon - Leixoes - La Coruna - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £2,149pp
- Balcony £3,129pp
Includes extra savings of up to £76pp
Floral Amsterdam, Normandy & the Scilly Isles
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 17 April 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Alderney - Isles of Scilly - Honfleur - Newcastle
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,369pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 25 April 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Lysefjord - Eidfjord - Vik - Olden - Bergen - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Unique Fjord Sailing
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £2,149pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £92pp
Dutch Waterways & Works of Art
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 02 May 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Newcastle
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,069pp
- Ocean View £729pp
- Balcony £1,119pp
Includes extra savings of up to £30pp
Scenic Isles Of Scotland
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 07 May 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Kirkwall - Stornoway (Isle Lewis) - Loch Hourn - Fingals Cave - Portree - Newcastle
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £979pp
- Ocean View £1,269pp
- Balcony £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £50pp
Exploring Iceland In Eight Nights
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 14 May 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Newcastle
- Recommended by our Cruise Experts
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,069pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,349pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 22 May 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Vik - Bergen - Newcastle
- 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 £38pp
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland
Small Ship Experience
Balmoral 15 August 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Kirkwall - Stornoway (Isle Lewis) - Ullapool - Lerwick - Newcastle
- 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
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
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- Interior £879pp
- Ocean View £1,019pp
- Balcony £1,759pp
Includes extra savings of up to £38pp
Normandy and the British Isles
Ambition 19 July 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Ringaskiddy (for Cork) - Isles of Scilly - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,309pp
- 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) - Isles of Scilly - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle - Dundee
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,619pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £61pp
Norway's Fjords Multi-generational Adventure
Ambition 30 July 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Bergen - Flam - Newcastle
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,479pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £54pp
Norwegian Fjord Expedition
Ambition 06 August 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Flam - Bergen - Ulvik - Newcastle
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £50pp
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
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,569pp
- Ocean View £1,929pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £73pp
Summertime Fjords
Ambition 27 August 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Alesund - Maloy - Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiansund - Oslo - Newcastle
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,329pp
- Ocean View £1,649pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £62pp
Summertime Fjords
Ambition 28 August 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Alesund - Maloy - Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiansund - Oslo - Newcastle - Dundee
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
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
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Weekend Escape to Amsterdam
Ambition 22 August 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Newcastle
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £409pp
- Balcony £719pp
Summertime Fjordland
Ambition 26 August 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Stavanger - Flam - Nordfjordeid - Newcastle
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior £929pp
- Ocean View £1,159pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £44pp
Cruise Expert Recommendations
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
- Borealis
- 25 April 2025
- 7 nights
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Unique Fjord Sailing
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £92pp
Normandy and the British Isles
- Ambition
- 20 July 2025
- 11 nights
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from £1,619pp
Includes extra savings of up to £61pp
In Search of the Northern Lights
- Balmoral
- 03 March 2026
- 10 nights
- 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
In Search Of The Northern Lights
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 25 March 2025 10 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Molde - Narvik - Tromso - Alesund - Newcastle
- Top Deal
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,269pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,539pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Maritime Traditions of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 04 April 2025 13 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Gibraltar - Malaga - Cadiz - Lisbon - Leixoes - La Coruna - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £2,149pp
- Balcony £3,129pp
Includes extra savings of up to £76pp
Floral Amsterdam, Normandy & the Scilly Isles
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 17 April 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Alderney - Isles of Scilly - Honfleur - Newcastle
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,369pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 25 April 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Lysefjord - Eidfjord - Vik - Olden - Bergen - Newcastle
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Unique Fjord Sailing
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £2,149pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £92pp
Dutch Waterways & Works of Art
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 02 May 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Newcastle
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,069pp
- Ocean View £729pp
- Balcony £1,119pp
Includes extra savings of up to £30pp
Scenic Isles Of Scotland
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 07 May 2025 7 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Kirkwall - Stornoway (Isle Lewis) - Loch Hourn - Fingals Cave - Portree - Newcastle
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £979pp
- Ocean View £1,269pp
- Balcony £2,149pp
Includes extra savings of up to £50pp
Exploring Iceland In Eight Nights
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 14 May 2025 8 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Reykjavik - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Newcastle
- Recommended by our Cruise Experts
- Exclusive FREE On Board Spend
- Features Fred. Olsen Signature Experiences - Scenic Discoveries, Itinerary Insights & Destination Inspired Menus
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,069pp
- Ocean View £1,559pp
- Balcony £2,349pp
Includes extra savings of up to £52pp
Springtime Norwegian Fjords
Small Ship Experience
Borealis 22 May 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Vik - Bergen - Newcastle
- 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 £38pp
Normandy and the British Isles
Ambition 19 July 2025 11 nights
Itinerary: Newcastle - Dundee - Ringaskiddy (for Cork) - Isles of Scilly - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,309pp
- 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) - Isles of Scilly - Fowey - Portland - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Newcastle - Dundee
- 30% Off Second Guest Fare Included
- 15% Off Drinks Package - When Booking Ambassador Fare
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,619pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £61pp
