Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new domestic flights for 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled new domestic flight options as part of it’s 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme, meaning guests can start their holiday even closer to home.

The introduction of new domestic flight options from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Newcastle will connect with flights from London Heathrow, offering guests a seamless start to their Mediterranean fly-cruise.

Guests will fly to London Heathrow to meet their onward journey to the Mediterranean. These connecting flights mean guests can travel with just one check-in, further streamlining the start of their holiday experience.

Fred. Olsen’s carefully crafted Mediterranean Fly-Cruise itineraries include calls to iconic and lesser-visited destinations across Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece and Turkey. Whether exploring ancient ruins, strolling through charming cliffside towns or sampling local delicacies, these cruises are designed to immerse guests in the region’s culture and history.

Doug Glenwright, Guest Experience Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“The Mediterranean offers many architectural, cultural and culinary highlights, and exploring this exciting region on a Fred. Olsen Fly-Cruise is especially rewarding.

“Adding these new domestic flights to our fly-cruise programmes makes it even easier for our guests across the UK to join one of our fly-cruises, offering fewer days at sea and the chance to be exploring one of the region’s enriching destinations much quicker.”

Highlights of Balmoral’s upcoming Fly-Cruises include:

Balmoral’s 10-night L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 17^thSeptember 2025. Prices start from £1,199 per person. Domestic flights at an additional cost – please call to book.

• Experience Ibiza’s renowned sunset from the decks of Balmoral
• Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisines, such as tapas and Jerez sherry
• Visit the iconic landmark of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral

Itinerary: Southampton, UK – La Coruña, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Barcelona, Spain – Valencia, Spain (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures'

Balmoral’s 10-night L2525 ‘Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast’ cruise, departing from Valencia, Spain, on 27^th September 2025. Prices start from £1,799 per person. Domestic flights at an additional cost – please call to book.

• Marvel at beautiful Cinque Terre, Bonifacio and the Amalfi Coast
• Experience ‘la dolce vita’, Italy’s culture of enjoying life’s pleasures
• Savour limoncello, scialatielli pasta and Italian pizza

Itinerary: Valencia, Spain (overnight stay) – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Mahon, Menorca, Spain – Propriano, Corsica, France – La Spezia, Italy – Salerno, Italy – Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri, Italy – Naples, Italy – Sorrento, Italy – Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
For more details: Visit L2525 ‘Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast'

Balmoral’s 10-night L2526 ‘Bays, Mountains and Islands of the Dalmatian Coast’ cruise, departing from Civitavecchia, Italy, on 7^th October 2025. Prices start from £1,599 per person. Domestic flights at an additional cost – please call to book.

• Experience the beauty of the Dalmatian Coast from Balmoral
• Visit Lake Bled, Lokrum Island and Krka Waterfalls
• Immerse yourself in authentic Croatian culture

Itinerary: Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy (overnight stay) – Cruising by Stromboli, Italy – Cruising the Strait of Messina, Italy – Cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Koper, Slovenia – Cruising St Anthony Channel, Croatia – Sibenik, Croatia – Split, Croatia – Cruising by Mount Biokovo, Makarska Rivieria, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight stay)
For more details: Visit L2526 ‘Bays, Mountains and Islands of the Dalmatian Coast'

Balmoral’s 12-night L2528 ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’ cruise, departing from Rhodes, Greece, on 25^thOctober 2025. Prices start from £1,499 per person. Domestic flights at an additional cost – please call to book.

• 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’

To find out more about Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Mediterranean Fly-Cruise programme, visit www.fredolsencruises.com/fly-cruises

To make a booking, 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.