2025 and 2026 departures .
Cruise from the Tyne with Fred Olsen and Westoe Travel in 2025 and 2026
Sailing from the Royal Quays at North Shields, your holiday begins as soon as you walk onboard
FRED OLSEN 2025 SAILINGS FROM NEWCASTLE
Exploring Iceland in Eight Nights • S2513 From £1,299pp
Borealis - 14 May 2025 - 8 nights
Itinerary
May 14 Newcastle, United Kingdom
2 Days Sailing
May 17 Reykjavík, Iceland
May 18 Ísafjörður, Iceland
May 18 Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland
May 18 Crossing the Icelandic Arctic Circle, Iceland
May 19 Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland
May 19 Akureyri, Iceland
May 19 Cruising by Hrísey, Iceland
2 Days Sailing
May 22 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Springtime Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights • S2514 From £899pp
Borealis – 22 May 2025 - 5 nights
Itinerary
May 22 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
May 24 Vikoryri, Norway
May 25 Cruising Sognefjord, Norway
May 25 Bergen, Norway
1 Day Sailing
May 27 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland • L2519 From £1,299pp
Balmoral - 15 Aug 2025 - 8 nights
Itinerary
Aug 15 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Aug 16 Cruising by Duncansby Sea Stacks, Scotland
Aug 16 Cruising Pentland Firth, United Kingdom
Aug 16 Cruising by The Needle, United Kingdom
Aug 16 Cruising by Old Man of Hoy, United Kingdom
Aug 17 Kirkwall, Scotland
Aug 18 Cruising by Fingal's Cave, Scotland
Aug 18 Cruising by Dutchman's Cap (Bac Mòr), Scotland
Aug 18 Cruising Loch Hourn, Scotland
Aug 18 Cruising by The Small Isles, Scotland
Aug 19 Stornoway, Scotland
Aug 20 Ullapool, Scotland
Aug 21 Lerwick, Scotland
1 Day Sailing
Aug 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights • L2520 From £899pp
Balmoral - 23 Aug 2025 – 5 Nights
Itinerary
Aug 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Aug 25 Molde, Norway
Aug 26 Cruising Nordfjord & Innvikfjord, Norway
Aug 26 Olden, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Aug 28 Newcastle, United Kingdom
French Rivers with Normandy & Bordeaux • L2521 From £1,699pp
Balmoral - 28 Aug 2025 - 11 nights
Itinerary
Aug 28 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Aug 30 Honfleur, France
1 Day Sailing
Sep 01 Cruising Gironde & Garonne Rivers, France
Sep 01 – 02 Bordeaux, France
1 Day Sailing
Sep 04 St Malo, France
Sep 05 Cruising River Seine, France
Sep 05 – 06 Rouen, France
1 Day Sailing
Sep 08 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Mountainous Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords • L2522 From £1,199pp
Balmoral - 08 Sep 2025 - 7 nights
Itinerary
Sep 08 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Sep 10 Eidfjord, Norway
Sep 10 Cruising Hardangerfjord, Norway
Sep 10 Cruising Maurangerfjord, Norway
Sep 11 Ålesund, Norway
Sep 12 Åndalsnes, Norway
Sep 12 Cruising Romsdalsfjorden & Isfjorden, Norway
Sep 13 Olden, Norway
Sep 13 Cruising Nordfjord & Innvikfjord, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Sep 15 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Fly Cruise Collection From Newcastle
All include: Flights & transfers as well as ATOL protected
Ask in store for more details on itineraries and locations
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Islands • L252427N From £5,649pp
Balmoral - 15 Sep 2025 - 40 nights
• Explore the beauty of Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece
• Experience a range of Mediterranean cultures
• Uncover fascinating ancient history of the region
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi Coast from Newcastle • L252425N From £3,049pp
Balmoral - 15 Sep 2025 - 22 nights
• Discover iconic Spanish landmarks in Barcelona
• Immerse yourself in 'la dolce vita' and savour local delights
• Explore beautiful Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast
Spain, Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts with Greek Islands and Turkey • L252428N From £7,099pp
Balmoral - 15 Sep 2025 - 52 nights
• Experience outstanding scenic cruising of the Mediterranean
• Immerse yourself in local traditions and cuisines
• Explore iconic destinations in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece
Spanish Colours & Cultures from Newcastle • L2524N From £1,699pp
Balmoral - 15 Sep 2025 - 12 nights
• Discover the iconic Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
• Immerse yourself in the Spanish lifestyle of flamenco and tapas
• Experience Ibiza's famous sunset from Balmoral's decks
Spanish Colours & Cultures with Amalfi & Dalmatian Coasts • L252426N From £4,499pp
Balmoral - 15 Sep 2025 - 32 nights
• Discover the beauty of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast
• Experience local life in Spain, Croatia and Italy
• Enjoy scenic cruising from the comfort of Balmoral
Mediterranean Grand Voyage from Newcastle • L2523N From £7,099pp
Balmoral - 15 Sep 2025 - 59 nights
• Explore the sights of Barcelona, Seville and Istanbul
• Immerse yourself in traditional Dalmatian culture
• Sample local delicacies like olives, moussaka, paella, tapas and pasta
• Sail from Newcastle and return to Southampton
FRED OLSEN 2026 SAILINGS FROM NEWCASTLE
In Search of the Northern Lights with Lofoten • L2605 from £1,599pp
Balmoral - 21 Feb 2026 - 10 nights
Feb 21 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Feb 23 Molde, Norway
Feb 24 Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway
Feb 25 Narvik, Norway
Feb 26 Leknes, Norway
Feb 27 Tromsø, Norway
Feb 28 Bodø, Norway
2 Days Sailing
Mar 03 Newcastle, United Kingdom
In Search of the Northern Lights • From £1,499pp
Balmoral - 03 Mar 2026 - 10 nights
Mar 03 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Mar 05 Kristiansund, Norway
Mar 06 Cruise Naeroysundet, Norway
Mar 06 Cruising Torghatten, Norway
Mar 06 Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway
Mar 06 Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway
Mar 07 Narvik, Norway
Mar 08 – 09 Tromsø, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Mar 11 Ålesund, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Mar 13 Newcastle, United Kingdom
In Search of the Northern Lights • L2607 From £1,499pp
Balmoral - 13 Mar 2026 - 10 nights
Mar 13 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Mar 15 Molde, Norway
Mar 16 Cruising Torghatten, Norway
Mar 16 Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway
Mar 16 Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway
Mar 17 – 18 Tromsø, Norway
Mar 18 – 19 Narvik, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Mar 21 Ålesund, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Mar 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
In Search of the Northern Lights • L2608 £1,499pp
Balmoral - 23 Mar 2026 - 10 nights
Mar 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Mar 25 Molde, Norway
Mar 26 Cruising Torghatten, Norway
Mar 26 Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway
Mar 26 Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway
Mar 27 Cruise Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway
Mar 27 – 28 Alta, Norway
Mar 29 Tromsø, Norway
Mar 30 Cruise Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway
Mar 31 Ålesund, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Apr 02 Newcastle, United Kingdom
River Cities of France & Portugal • L2609 From £1,999pp
Balmoral - 02 Apr 2026 - 14 nights
Apr 02 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Apr 04 Honfleur, France
2 Days Sailing
Apr 07 Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belém Tower & Discovery Monument, Portugal
Apr 07 Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal
Apr 07 Lisbon, Portugal
Apr 08 Matosinhos (for Porto), Portugal
1 Day Sailing
Apr 10 Cruising Gironde & Garonne Rivers, France
Apr 10 – 11 Bordeaux, France
1 Day Sailing
Apr 13 Cruising River Seine, France
Apr 13 – 14 Rouen, France
1 Day Sailing
Apr 16 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Mountains & Fjords of Norway • L2610 From £1,199pp
Balmoral - 16 Apr 2026 - 7 nights
Apr 16 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Apr 18 Skjolden, Norway
Apr 18 Cruising Lustrafjord, Norway
Apr 18 Pass Urnes Stave Church, Norway
Apr 18 Cruising Sognefjord Norway
Apr 19 Olden, Norway
Apr 19 Cruising Nordfjord & Innvikfjord, Norway
Apr 20 Åndalsnes, Norway
Apr 20 Cruising Romsdalsfjorden & Isfjorden, Norway
Apr 20 Cruising Langfjorden & Eresfjorden, Norway
Apr 21 Ålesund, Norway
1 Day Sailing
Apr 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Springtime Gardens of Europe • L2611 From £999pp
Balmoral - 23 Apr 2026 - 7 nights
Apr 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Apr 25 Honfleur, France
1 Day Sailing
Apr 27 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Apr 28 Zeebrugge, Belgium
1 Day Sailing
Apr 30 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Scenic Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights • L2612 From £849pp
Balmoral - 30 Apr 2026 - 5 nights
Apr 30 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
May 02 Stavanger, Norway
May 02 Cruising Lysefjord, Norway
May 03 Ulvik, Norway
May 03 Cruising Hardangerfjord, Norway
May 03 Cruising Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, Norway
1 Day Sailing
May 05 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Exploring the Land of Fire & Ice in Nine Nights • L2613 From £1,499pp
Balmoral - 05 May 2026 - 9 nights
May 05 Newcastle, United Kingdom
2 Days Sailing
May 08 Reykjavík, Iceland
May 09 Ísafjörður, Iceland
May 09 Cruising by Hornbjarg, Iceland
May 10 Akureyri, Iceland
May 10 Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland
May 10 Cruising by Hrísey, Iceland
May 11 Cruising Borgarfjörður Eystri,Iceland
May 11 Cruising Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
May 11 Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
2 Days Sailing
May 14 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Scenic Waterways & Cities of Scandinavia • L2614 From £1,399pp
Balmoral - 14 May 2026 - 9 nights
May 14 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
May 16 Cruising by the Olsen Family Home, Norway
May 16 Cruising Oslofjord, Norway
May 16 – 17 Oslo, Norway
May 18 – 19 Copenhagen, Denmark
May 20 Gothenburg, Sweden
May 21 Skagen, Denmark
1 Day Sailing
May 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights • L2615 From £899pp
Balmoral - 23 May 2026 - 5 nights
May 23 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
May 25 Skjolden, Norway
May 25 Cruising Lustrafjord, Norway
May 25 Pass Urnes Stave Church, Norway
May 26 Ulvik, Norway
May 26 Cruising Hardangerfjord, Norway
May 26 Cruising Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen, Norway
1 Day Sailing
May 28 Newcastle,United Kingdom
Fairytale Castles & Old Towns of the Baltic • L2616 From £1,399pp
Balmoral -28 May 2026 -12 nights
May 28 Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
May 30 Skagen, Denmark
2 Days Sailing
June 02 Tallinn, Estonia
June 03 Saaremaa, Estonia
June 04 Riga, Latvia
June 05 Klaipeda, Lithuania
June 06 Gdansk
2 Days Sailing
June 09 Newcastle,United Kingdom
The Scenic Shores of Scotland & Ireland • L261718 From £1,099pp
Balmoral - 09 Jun 2026 - 9 nights
June 09 Newcastle ,United Kingdom
June 10 Rosyth, Scotland
1 Day Sailing
June 12 Tobermory Isle of Mull, Scotland
June 12 Cruising Sound Of Mull, Scotland
June 12 Cruising Duart Castle, Scotland
June 13 Belfast, United Kingdom
June 14 Killybegs, Ireland
June 14 Pass Slieve Leauge Cliff, Ireland
June 15 Galway, Ireland
June 15 Cruising By Cliffs Of Mother, Ireland
June 16 Cruising By Arranmore, Ireland
June 16 Cruising By Troy Island, Ireland
1 day Sailing
June 18 Rosyth, Scotland
Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles • L2627 From £1,099pp
Balmoral - 19 Aug 2026 - 9 nights
Aug 19 Newcastle ,United Kingdom
Aug 20 Cruising By Duncansby Sea Stacks, United Kingdom
Aug 20 Cruising Pentland Firth, United Kingdom
Aug 20 Cruising By Old Man of Hoy , United Kingdom
Aug 21 Stornoway, Scotland
1 Day Sailing
Aug 22 Cruising Past Duart Castle, Scotland
Aug 22 Cruising By Dutchmans Cap (Bac Mor) Scotland
Aug 22 Cruising By Fingal’s Cave, Scotland
1 Day Sailing
Aug 24 St. Mary’s, United Kingdom
Aug 25 St Peter Port, United Kingdom
Aug 26 Portland, United Kingdom
1 Day Sailing
Aug 28 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights • L2628 From £599pp
Balmoral - 28 Aug 2026 - 5 nights
Aug 28 Newcastle
1 DAY SAILING
AUG 30 alesund
1 DAY SAILING
Aug 31 Olden
1 DAY SAILING
SEPT 02 Newcastle
Cruises operated by Fred Olsen (ABTA number W0637)
Westoe Travel act as agents for Fred Olsen
Mobility
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns
FITNESS
Customers should ensure that they are fit enough to travel, please check with your General Practitioner
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We advise customers take travel insurance for all bookings.
Westoe Travel do not sell Travel Insurance but many of our customers have used the following Companies
Call Just Travel Cover 0800 2942972 quoting reference L4746 for best prices OR
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Call Holiday Extras 0333 1880667 quoting reference L4746 for best prices or
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If you are taking any medication please have the details handy when you call the insurer
PASSPORTS
All passengers must have a valid passport for this tour. Depending on the country issuing your passport, a visa may also be required. More information can be found at the
Identity and Passport service
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NEW-UK Global Health Insurance Card
Under Britain’s new agreement with the EU, UK residents’ rights to emergency and medically necessary healthcare will continue when travelling in the EU. UK residents will now be able to apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) which will gradually replace existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC).
The GHIC is FREE via the official website.
Any websites which include a charging fee to process the GHIC are in no way affiliated with the official NHSBSA GHIC service. Please visit the official website here:
Official Global Health Insurance Card
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