Fred. Olsen Cruises from Newcastle for 2028 – New Bolette Sailings Now on Sale
Great news for cruise lovers in the North East – Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released its new Spring 2028 collection, including a fantastic choice of cruises sailing directly from Newcastle’s Port of Tyne aboard Bolette.
The new programme is on sale now, with 2028 cruises from Newcastle starting from just £499 per person.
For anyone in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and across the wider North East, these sailings offer one of the easiest ways to take a cruise. There’s no airport, no flight and no worrying about airline luggage allowances – simply make your way to the Port of Tyne, board Bolette and your holiday begins. There is nothing better than enjoying holidays from Newcastle without the hassle of extra travel.
And the variety of destinations in Fred. Olsen’s early 2028 Newcastle programme is particularly impressive.
Where can you cruise from Newcastle in 2028?
Fred. Olsen’s new programme includes everything from a five-night Mystery Cruise and short breaks to the Netherlands to voyages in search of the Northern Lights, Norway’s spectacular fjords, Spain, Morocco, Iceland and the Baltic.
Here are some of the early highlights:
Mystery Cruise – February 2028 – 5 nights from £499pp
Fancy going on holiday without knowing where you're going? This five-night sailing aboard Bolette departs Newcastle on 7 February, with the destinations deliberately kept secret. You simply board the ship and discover where you're heading as the cruise unfolds.
Morocco – February 2028 – 13 nights from £1,399pp
Swap February in the North East for the colours and culture of Morocco. Sailing from Newcastle on 12 February, the itinerary combines Spain, Morocco and Portugal, with opportunities to experience destinations including Tangier and Casablanca as well as Cádiz and the Porto region.
Northern Lights – February & March 2028 – 10 nights from £1,249pp
One of Fred. Olsen's most popular styles of winter cruise returns in 2028. Bolette heads north into Arctic Norway in search of the Aurora Borealis, with selected itineraries deliberately timed around the New Moon when darker skies can provide favourable conditions for seeing the Northern Lights if they appear.
Northern Spain – April 2028 – 10 nights from £999pp
Discover a different side of Spain as Bolette heads for the country's beautiful northern coastline. The cruise offers opportunities to experience regional food, culture and history, including the Basque Country, Galicia and Asturias, alongside a visit to France.
Scandinavia at Easter – April 2028
Another excellent option for anyone who enjoys combining cruising with city breaks. This eight-night Easter sailing includes Scandinavian favourites such as Copenhagen and Oslo, together with scenic cruising through Lysefjord and Oslofjord.
Netherlands Tulip Season – April 2028 – 5 nights from £599pp
Spring is a fabulous time to visit the Netherlands, and this five-night cruise has been timed for the famous Dutch tulip season. Sailing from Newcastle on 20 April, Bolette visits Zeebrugge and Amsterdam, with the opportunity to visit the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens while the spring flowers are in bloom.
Norwegian Fjord Cruises from Newcastle
Norway continues to be one of the most popular destinations for cruises from the Port of Tyne, and Fred. Olsen has included several Norwegian Fjord itineraries in its new 2028 programme.
One of the standouts is the five-night Norwegian Fjords cruise departing Newcastle on 25 May 2028, with prices starting from £699pp.
Despite being just five nights long, the itinerary includes scenic cruising through four waterways. Bolette's smaller size allows the ship to sail into areas such as Lysefjord, while the journey through Maurangerfjord offers views of the spectacular Fureberg Waterfall.
For those wanting longer in Norway, there are further Newcastle departures including an eight-night itinerary featuring eight fjords in eight nights. Among them are Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord, Norway's two longest fjords, alongside Lysefjord, Fjærlandsfjord, Nordfjord and other spectacular waterways.
This is one of the reasons we think cruising is such a good way to experience Norway. Some of the best scenery isn't simply at the ports you visit – it's visible directly from the ship as you sail through the fjords.
Nine Nations of Northern Europe
One itinerary we expect to be very popular is Fred. Olsen's Nine Nations of Northern Europe cruise.
Departing Newcastle on 30 May 2028 for 13 nights, Bolette visits nine countries in just two weeks.
The itinerary explores the Baltic and Nordic regions, with opportunities to discover destinations in Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
Highlights include Tallinn's beautiful medieval Old Town, Helsinki, Gdańsk and scenic cruising through Lysefjord.
Fred. Olsen has brought the itinerary back following the popularity of its 2027 sailings, and with 2028 prices currently starting from £1,849pp, we expect this to be one of the first Newcastle departures to attract plenty of interest.
Iceland from Newcastle in 2028
Another highlight of the new programme is a 10-night Iceland cruise departing Newcastle on 12 June 2028.
This itinerary has been designed around Iceland's scenery and wildlife, with Bolette cruising past remote locations including Hornbjarg, Látrabjarg and Vigur Island, where passengers may have opportunities to spot puffins and whales.
The cruise also visits Reykjavík, Grundarfjörður, Ísafjörður, Húsavík and Seyðisfjörður, crosses the Arctic Circle and is timed to experience Iceland's exceptionally long summer days and the Midnight Sun.
Why cruise on Bolette?
Bolette is particularly well suited to these itineraries.
With 690 cabins and capacity for around 1,273 guests, she's considerably smaller than many of today's huge resort-style cruise ships. That smaller size is part of the Fred. Olsen experience and also allows Bolette to follow routes and scenic diversions that larger ships may not be able to undertake.
On board you'll find a more traditional style of cruising with comfortable lounges, open deck spaces and plenty of places to simply sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Fred. Olsen's cruise fares include full-board dining, with five-course à la carte dinners, casual dining options, afternoon tea and self-service tea and coffee. Entertainment, live music, enrichment talks, swimming pools, Jacuzzis and fitness facilities are also included.
It's a style of cruising that's less about waterparks and rollercoasters and more about the destinations, scenery and the pleasure of the journey itself.
Why choose a cruise from Newcastle?
For holidaymakers living in the North East, the convenience is difficult to beat.
Instead of travelling several hours to Southampton or flying to meet your ship overseas, you can start your cruise virtually on your doorstep at the Port of Tyne.
That means:
No flights required
No airport queues
No overnight airport hotel
No worrying about flight delays
No airline luggage allowance
Easy access from across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham
Your holiday begins as soon as you step aboard
And with destinations ranging from Norway and Iceland to Spain, Morocco, Scandinavia and the Baltic, cruising from Newcastle certainly doesn't mean compromising on where you can travel.
Fred. Olsen Cruises from Newcastle – Spring 2028 Highlights
Some of the newly released sailings include:
Mystery Cruise – 5 nights – from £499pp
Netherlands Tulip Season – 5 nights – from £599pp
Norwegian Fjords – 5 nights – from £699pp
Scandinavian Cities – from £749pp
Northern Spain – 10 nights – from £999pp
Northern Lights – 10 nights – from £1,249pp
Morocco – 13 nights – from £1,399pp
Nine Nations of Northern Europe – 13 nights – from £1,849pp
All of these cruises sail from Newcastle aboard Bolette, with full-board dining included.
Book your 2028 Fred. Olsen cruise from Newcastle with JLM Travel
The big advantage of booking early isn't just having something fantastic to look forward to.
Newcastle cruise departures are extremely convenient for travellers across the North East, and particular itineraries and cabin types can become popular as the sailing date approaches.
Fred. Olsen's Spring 2028 cruises from the Port of Tyne are on sale now, so this is a great time to take a look at what's available.
Whether you'd love to search for the Northern Lights, sail between the mountains of the Norwegian Fjords, see Iceland beneath the Midnight Sun, explore nine countries on one holiday, or even board a ship without knowing where you're going on the Mystery Cruise, there's an impressive choice from Newcastle in 2028.
Speak to the team at JLM Travel for the latest Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines prices, cabin availability and advice on finding the right sailing for you.
Prices shown are from prices based on information available at the time of writing and are subject to availability and change. Please contact JLM Travel for the latest live price and full booking conditions.
