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We make Fly Cruising easy

 

A fly cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the perfect way to make the most of your time exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations. With a flight into the heart of your destination and longer time in port, you can immerse yourself in the charm of lesser-visited gems or enjoy overnight stays in key locations, giving you the opportunity to experience each destination to the fullest.

Start your Fly-Cruise closer to home

Flights from London Heathrow, London Stansted or Manchester, with a generous luggage allowance, are included in the price of our Fly-Cruises, and we’ll arrange for a dedicated Fred. Olsen representative to meet you at your destination after you have collected your luggage and cleared customs.

What’s more, we’re pleased to announce that you can now begin your holiday even closer to home. With domestic flights available on request, you can start your holiday from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast or Newcastle. We'll arrange a flight perfectly timed to connect with fellow guests flying from London Heathrow. Checking in and collecting your luggage just once, you’ll meet your cruise ship, Balmoral, with ease.

Simply contact our friendly Reservations Team on 0800 0355 144, or ask your travel agent to contact us.

A fly cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is the perfect way to make the most of your time exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations. With a flight into the heart of your destination and longer time in port, you can immerse yourself in the charm of lesser-visited gems or enjoy overnight stays in key locations, giving you the opportunity to experience each destination to the fullest.Read more

Start your Fly-Cruise closer to home

Flights from London Heathrow, London Stansted or Manchester, with a generous luggage allowance, are included in the price of our Fly-Cruises, and we’ll arrange for a dedicated Fred. Olsen representative to meet you at your destination after you have collected your luggage and cleared customs.

What’s more, we’re pleased to announce that you can now begin your holiday even closer to home. With domestic flights available on request, you can start your holiday from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast or Newcastle. We'll arrange a flight perfectly timed to connect with fellow guests flying from London Heathrow. Checking in and collecting your luggage just once, you’ll meet your cruise ship, Balmoral, with ease.

Simply contact our friendly Reservations Team on 0800 0355 144, or ask your travel agent to contact us.

Benefits of Fly Cruising with Fred. Olsen

A fly cruise holiday provides exceptional value for money, especially compared to the ever-increasing prices of equivalent land-based package holidays. You'll also arrive at your destination quicker, ready to begin exploring. Below are just a few of the benefits you will get from booking a fly cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Choose your airport
Fly cruises

Regional flights from London Heathrow, London Stansted or Manchester are included. Domestic flights are available on request.

 
Check your flight information
Check your flight information

All the details about your Fred. Olsen fly cruise holiday, including your flights and cruise itinerary, will be available for you to view in your MyCruises account.

 
Collecting your luggage
Collect your luggage

After collecting your luggage, you will be met by our representatives, board our transfer bus and your bags will then be delivered straight to your cabin.

 
Enjoy your fly cruise holiday
Crew on board waving

At the end of your fly cruise holiday, we'll transfer you and your luggage back to your departure airport ready for your flight home.

 

Embark on a Mediterranean Fly Cruise with Fred. Olsen

Featured Fly Cruises

From colourful cliffsides and coastlines to contrasting cultures and cuisines, and a sprinkling of iconic landmarks thrown in for good measure, the Mediterranean provides a picture book of highlights as you journey from one destination to the next.

Our expert team of Journey Planners have carefully curated each cruise to provide an in-depth exploration of a specific region, whether that’s Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast, the scenic, diverse islands of Greece or Turkey and its ornate architectural jewels. Every itinerary is unique, and below are some of our favourite fly cruise holidays that we’d love to book for you.

Alternatively, you could choose to book our cruise-only option, and opt for the freedom of selecting your departure airport and flight times.

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Call now on: 0800 0355 144, and our friendly reservations team will be happy to help.

Your questions answered
 

Our cruises from UK ports offer a generous 200lbs (90kgs) of luggage, ideally with each piece of baggage not weighing more than 20kgs. 

On fly-cruises, however, your allowance will be subject to the conditions imposed by the air carrier and will vary from airline to airline. 

Full details of your luggage allowance will be provided on your booking confirmation and your flight tickets. (This is subject to change at any time.)

If you are looking to use a coach or external travel company please ensure you check directly with the provider for any luggage restriction policies they may have.  

Our cruise holidays are typically on sale before airlines release details of their flight times, so your Jet2.com charter flight times and numbers will be displayed on your booking confirmation. The same applies for those guests taking advantage of our regional flights from London Heathrow.

When confirmed, your flight information will also be available to view via the 'My Cruises' section of our website.

Our Mediterranean fly cruises include flights from London Heathrow, London Stansted or Manchester, along with a generous luggage allowance also included. A dedicated Fred. Olsen representative will meet you at your destination after you collect your bags and clear customs.

You can now start your holiday even closer to home, with payable domestic flights available on request from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast or Newcastle, connecting seamlessly with London departures. To book, simply contact our friendly Reservations Team on 0800 0355 144, or ask your travel agent to contact us.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to book your own flights, you can choose our ‘Cruise Only' option. This option allows you to select your flight times and departure airport, and enjoy time to explore a destination before or after your cruise.

 

Offering seamless door-to-door transport for our guests, and allowing you to enjoy a streamlined experience, CMAC provide a pre-booked vehicle that is ready and waiting to get you to your chosen departure port.

For door-to-door transfers from all of our UK departure ports, please contact - 
CMAC on: 03333 207 100
or visit their website: www.cmacgroup.co.uk/doortodoor

Please be advised that  door to door transfers only operate from/to Mainland UK addresses

For our 2025 Mediterranean fly cruises, your hold luggage allowance is a generous 23kg per person and 10kg cabin baggage (no larger than 56cm x 45 cm x 25 cm).

If you have booked a connecting domestic flight from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle or Belfast, once you've checked your luggage in, you'll next collect it on arrival at your cruise destination. Once you are on board your transfer to Balmoral, your luggage will make its way to your cabin.

Yes, booking extra luggage will be available at a supplement with Jet2.com only. Please visit here where you can arrange this for your booking. When confirmed, your flight information will also be available to view via the 'My Cruises' section of our website.

Whilst this cannot be guaranteed, we will aim to sit all those guests on the same booking together on your flights for your Mediterranean fly cruise.

Yes, if you have any specific requirements, such as airport assistance, extra legroom, or a window seat, please let us know, and we'll do our best to ensure your requests are met.

You will be able to purchase food, drinks and duty-free items from your airline's in-flight shopping facility when on board your aircraft. You can buy food at the airport after security to take on your flight.

You can take the following medication in your hand luggage:

Essential medicines of more than 100ml, including liquid dietary foodstuffs, inhalers, and medical equipment, if it’s essential for your journey.

You’ll need to carry proof that the medication is prescribed to you (for example a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription) if it’s both:

  • in liquid form
  • in a container larger than 100ml

    You do not need to show proof if the medication is either:
  • in tablet form
  • liquid in a container that’s 100ml or smaller

Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids at the security point. Medical equipment is screened separately.

Food will be available for you to purchase on board your aircraft, but please do let us know if you have a nut allergy, so we can let the relevant airline know. You can also purchase food at the airport or bring it with you if you have specific dietary requirements.

You can earn Airmiles flying with British Airways, should you fly on a regional flight from London Heathrow or London Stansted, or choose to take the cruise-only option and arrange your own flights. Please do let us know at the time you make your booking, so we can add them to your booking. Jet2.com do not accept airmiles.

Once you have provided us with all the required information for your cruise booking, you will receive your flight tickets along with your cruise tickets at three weeks prior to departure.