Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering savings of £100 per person on its 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme — plus a free flight on selected cruises — for new bookings made this Bank Holiday weekend.
The sailings offer opportunities to discover Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia Cathedral and vibrant street life, experience the world-famous sunsets of Ibiza from Balmoral’s decks, cruise the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri and stroll through the colourful villages of Cinque Terre, among many other highlights.
Durations range from seven to 47 nights, with flights available to/from London Stansted and Manchester. Regional flights are also available at an additional cost.
The offer is available on selected sailings, for new bookings made between Thursday, 1st May and Tuesday, 6th May (inclusive).
Sonia Holman, E-Commerce and Marketing Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“Our Mediterranean fly-cruise programme has been specially crafted by our Journey Planners to offer a more authentic experience for our guests, away from the peak summer crowds but perfectly times to offer sun-kissed adventures with a range of architectural, cultural and culinary highlights.
“A fly-cruise is the perfect way to travel to the heart of your destination, meaning your explorations can begin right away with fewer days at sea.
“Plus, for those who are looking to enjoy a little more time aboard the ship, we are offering a free flight on selected sailings, for guests who would like to fly to the Mediterranean but sail back, or vice versa – offering the perfect blend of time ashore and time on-board to enjoy our facilities and the exemplary service of our crew.”
Among the highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme are:
Balmoral’s 12-night L2524N ‘Vibrant Cities of Spain from Newcastle’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 15th September 2025. Prices start from £999 per person (was from £1,299 per person), including a FREE inbound flight to London Stansted or Manchester per person.
• 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
Itinerary: Newcastle, UK – Southampton, UK – La Coruna, Spain – Cádiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruise Ibiza West Coast, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia Spain (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2524N ‘Vibrant Cities of Spain from Newcastle’
Balmoral’s 20-night L252425 ‘Vibrant Spanish Cities and the Amalfi Coast’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 17th September 2025. Prices start from £2,149 per person (was from £2,399), including a FREE inbound flight to London Stansted per person.
• Marvel at iconic landmarks in Barcelona and Seville
• Embrace ‘la dolce vita’ and discover local cuisines
• Witness the beauty of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast
Itinerary: Southampton, England – La Coruña, Spain – Cádiz, Spain – Palma, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia, Spain (overnight stay) – Ibiza, Ibiza – Mahon, Menorca – Propriano, France – La Spezia, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Naples, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
For more details: Visit L252425 ‘Vibrant Spanish Cities and the Amalfi Coast’
Balmoral’s 12-night L2528 ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’ cruise, departing from Rhodes, Greece, on 25th October 2025. Prices start from £1,399 per person (was from £1,499 per person).
• Explore a multitude of renowned European landmarks
• Embrace local Turkish traditions, and enjoy the fragrant local tea
• Delve into the winding streets of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Itinerary: Rhodes, Greece (overnight stay) – Bodrum, Turkey – Kusadasi, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey – Valletta, Malta – Malaga, Spain (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2528 ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’
Balmoral’s seven-night L2529 ‘Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’ fly-cruise, departing from Malaga, Spain, on 6th November 2025. Prices start from £649 per person (was from £899 per person), including a FREE outbound flight from London Stansted or Manchester per person.
Explore the mountainous landscapes of Iberia
• Experience flamenco dance and soulful fado music
• Embrace cuisines such as gazpacho, sardines and pasteis de nata
Itinerary: Malaga, Spain (overnight port) – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruising by the Monument of the Discoveries, Portugal – Cruising by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal (overnight stay) – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit L2529 ‘Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’
All costs include flights with one hold bag, plus a cabin bag, and return transfers to and from the airport to the ship (where applicable).
For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme, visit fredolsencruises.com/fly-cruises
Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 215 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.
Domestic flights from Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle (via London Heathrow) are available for an additional supplement – please call Reservations on 0800 0355 215 for details.
Source: Fred Olsen PR
Images: © Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2025.
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