Cruises from Newcastle in 2024 & 2025

Newcastle cruise deals

For those seeking budget-friendly options (and looking to avoid a fly cruise) Newcastle cruise deals are there to be snapped up. In 2024 and 2025, a selection of cruises from Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines departing from Newcastle cruise terminal are poised to unveil deals ranging from discounted fares and onboard perks to special promotions. These Newcastle cruise deals are designed to make sailing from Newcastle not only an exciting prospect but also an accessible one, offering added value to passengers seeking a seamless and budget-conscious cruise holiday.

Where can you sail from Newcastle?

Cruises from Newcastle to the UK

Newcastle’s strategic location is perfect for exploring the UK, with Newcastle cruises heading to such ports of call as Portsmouth in England, Dundee, Kirkwall and the Shetland Islands in Scotland, Cobh (for Cork) in Ireland plus Guernsey and the Scilly Isles.

Cruises from Newcastle to the Mediterranean and beyond

Beyond UK shores, Newcastle’s cruises extend their reach to a wide range of far-flung and exotic destinations. In 2024 and 2025, passengers can sail from Newcastle to the Mediterranean, visiting Seville, Lisbon and Malaga. Cruises to the Norwegian fjords showcase the breathtaking natural beauty of Northern Europe and the Northern Lights (depending on the time of year), with Iceland, Amsterdam and the Baltics also offered by Newcastle cruise itineraries.

How to get to Newcastle cruise port

Passengers can easily reach the Port of Tyne – where ships dock quayside at the International Passenger Terminal at North Shields – by train. Newcastle Central Station provides convenient access to LNER services connecting to the cruise terminal, with services to and from major cities like London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, York, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol, among others, available.

Newcastle Central Station is a mere 30-minute taxi ride from Newcastle port, and passengers can also avail themselves of the DFDS shuttle bus, accessible to all cruise line passengers, located opposite the train station. Additionally, take the Metro to Northumberland Park or Percy Main and then catch a bus or taxi, with the port being a convenient 20 minutes away on foot.

Travelling by car to the Port of Tyne for your cruise departing from Newcastle is equally straightforward. Follow the clearly marked signs guiding you northbound on the A19 and leave your vehicle in the car park while you sail. Satnav users can simply input the postcode NE29 6EE to be directed to the port, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the embarkation point.

What cruise lines depart from Newcastle?

Cruise ships departing from Newcastle in 2024 are:

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – Balmoral

Ambassador Cruise Line – Ambition