Step aboard a journey that promises to captivate your soul and awaken your adventurous spirit. Fred. Olsen’s fly-cruises in the Mediterranean invite you to embark on smaller, more intimate ships designed to navigate the hidden gems of this enchanting region. Picture yourself exploring the sun-kissed islands of Dalmatia, where history and natural beauty intertwine, or marvelling at the vibrant, colour-drenched clifftop towns that adorn the Amalfi Coast.
Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast
27th September 2025; 10 nights from £1,799pp
Valencia | Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset | Mahon | Propriano | La Spezia | Day at sea | Salerno | Cruising Amalfi Coast and Capri | Naples | Sorrento | Rome
This itinerary reveals a string of charming cliff-edge towns, from the Italian Riviera’s Cinque Terre to Corsica’s Bonifacio. And this being a foodie paradise par excellence, along the way you can indulge in la dolce vita, savouring local delights such as scialatielli pasta, limoncello, and Naples’ iconic pizza, before wandering through Ravello’s fragrant gardens and Sorrento’s lemon groves.
Bays, Mountains, & Islands of the Dalmatian Coast
7th October 2025; 10 nights from £1,799pp
Rome | Cruising by Stromboli | Cruising the Strait of Messina | Day at sea | Cruising Bay of Kotor | Day at sea | Kopor | Cruising St Anthony's Channel | Sibenik | Split | Passing Mount Biokovo | Dubrovnik
From majestic mountains to serene bays and islands, incredible scenery awaits on this Croatian and Montenegrin odyssey departing from Italy. You’ll navigate the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and sail past the mountainous Makarska Riviera, see natural wonders such as Lake Bled and the Krka Waterfalls, explore bustling local markets, and have the chance to dine in authentic konobas.
A Greek Island Odyssey
17th October 2025; 10 nights from £1,599pp
Dubrovnik | Day at sea | Argostoli | Cruising Zakynthos coastline | Kalamata | Athens | Santorini | Agios Nikolaos | Rhodes
As well as transporting you to ancient Greece at historic landmarks such as the Palace of Knossos, the ruins of ancient Thera, and Athens’ Acropolis, this enchanting exploration of picture-postcard Greek Islands invites you to meander through charming streets lined by traditional tavernas serving local delights such as souvlaki, moussaka, and Assyrtiko wine.
Discovering Turkish Treasures
25th October 2025; 12 nights from £1,999pp
Rhodes | Bodrum | Kusadasi | Day at sea | Istanbul | 2 days at sea | Valletta | 2 days at sea | Malaga
This captivating trip embracing Greece, Turkey, Malta, and Spain invites you to delve deep into the rituals of tea culture, sample delicious meze, rejuvenate in soothing hammams, and amble through Istanbul’s bustling Grand Bazaar and around historic sites such as Lindos Acropolis and Ephesus.
Alternatively, Fred. Olsen offers the ultimate ex-UK trip around the Med. Its stupendous 57-night Mediterranean Grand Voyage, which conveniently sets sail from Southampton (from £6,999pp) or Newcastle (from £7,099pp), includes the charming, pastel-hued towns of the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast, Santorini with its blue-domed, whitewashed buildings and famous sunsets, and Zakynthos with its breathtaking coastline.
To book one of these cruises, call your Travel Counsellor today.
A group of Travel Counsellors recently headed to Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line, setting off from Seattle aboard Norwegian Bliss. The trip gave the group a chance to experience the ship and its ports first-hand, picking up ideas and insights to share with customers planning their own cruise. And with Alaska on the bucket list for so many, there was plenty to look forward to once the ship left Seattle behind.
Some holidays are about fitting in as much as possible. Others give you the luxury of taking your time. A voyage along the Atlantic coasts of Spain and France with Cunard offers a little of both: days spent discovering great food, architecture, and historic cities ashore, balanced by unhurried time on board as the scenery changes beyond the ship. In 2027, consider a seven-night voyage from Southampton aboard Queen Anne. You can wake up ready to explore Bilbao, spend the following days discovering Galicia, and finish with a taste of Normandy, without changing hotels or repacking along the way. Two days at sea create a natural pause between these stops, giving you time to enjoy the ship rather than simply moving from one destination to the next.
Cunard’s new voyages for October 2028 to May 2029 bring together winter sun, European city stays, and far-reaching journeys across the world. Guests can mark a milestone at sea on Queen Mary 2, spend an evening in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival with Queen Anne, or join Queen Elizabeth for a 115-night World Voyage. There’s also a 10% Early Booking Saving on eligible bookings made by 30th December 2026.*
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