Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a brand-new selection of fly-cruise sailings to offer guests a shorter, yet immersive cruise experience in 2025

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an exciting new array of fly-cruise sailings for 2025, offering guests the opportunity to indulge in shorter yet immersive cruise experiences. These enticing voyages are part of the 2025/26 Worldwide programme and feature seven to 12-night cruises to the Mediterranean, hosted on the smaller ship Balmoral.

Travellers embarking on these journeys can expect to explore must-see destinations such as the cliff-top towns of Cinque Terre and Amalfi, the stunning Bay of Kotor, and the beautiful Greek islands. Each itinerary has been meticulously crafted to provide ample opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in the local way of life, with activities ranging from Flamenco dancing and Greek dancing to Turkish baths.

Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experiences at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, expressed pride in the new programme, stating: “Our expert Journey Planners have poured their passion into hand-crafting a programme that they are truly proud of.” He highlighted the shorter fly-cruise options to the Mediterranean, designed to maximise time for exploring ashore while minimizing sailing time compared to departures from the UK.

Among the highlights of these enticing itineraries are visits to iconic landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, and the whitewashed dome houses in Santorini.

On board, guests can look forward to a host of specially curated activities, including opportunities to sample authentic flavours from the destinations they visit, such as Jerez sherry, limoncello, and Turkish tea.

Travellers booking these fly-cruise adventures can also take advantage of dedicated launch offers, including onboard credit or free door-to-door transfers within up to 200 mainland miles from the port. Solo travellers will find a series of dedicated offers tailored to their needs.

The fly-cruise programme includes flights and transfers from either London or Manchester to the Mediterranean, with a selection of exciting itineraries to choose from:

• Balmoral’s 10-night L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 17thSeptember 2025. Prices start from £1,599 per person.

• Balmoral’s 10-night L2525 ‘Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast’ cruise, departing from Valencia, Spain, on 27th September 2025. Prices start from £1,799 per person.

• Balmoral’s 10-night L2526 ‘Bays, Mountains and Islands of the Dalmatian Coast’ cruise, departing from Civitavecchia, Italy, on 7th October 2025. Prices start from £1,799 per person.

• Balmoral’s eight-night L2527 ‘Greek Island Odyssey’ cruise, departing from Dubrovnik, Croatia, on 17thOctober 2025. Prices start from £1,599 per person.

• Balmoral’s 12-night L2528 ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’ cruise, departing from Rhodes, Greece, on 25thOctober 2025. Prices start from £1,999 per person.

• Balmoral’s seven-night L2529 ‘Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’ cruise, departing from Malaga, Spain, on 6th November 2025. Prices start from £1,099 per person.

  For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fly cruises, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com/fly-cruises9845
  Book online, call Reservations on 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.