Fred Olsen Offer Balmoral’s 2025 Mediterranean Fly Cruises With Jet2 Flights

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with Jet2.com for its 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise program. Known for their convenient sailings from the UK aboard smaller ships, in 2025 Fred Olsen offer something different.

From October to November 2025, Balmoral will offer 7- to 12-night Mediterranean cruises. Jet2.com will provide chartered flights from London Stansted and Manchester. Passengers can explore destinations like Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast, the Bay of Kotor, and the Greek islands, with opportunities to enjoy local culture, such as Flamenco dancing, Jerez sherry, Dalmatian markets, and the Krka Waterfall.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Services at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

We are really excited about this new partnership with Jet2.com for Balmoral’s 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme.

They are renowned for their customer service, and as such will complement the high standard of service that our guests come to expect from us. This collaboration highlights our commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests, before they even step foot aboard one of our ships.

A fly-cruise is perfect for guests who want to maximise their time ashore, by reducing the time in sailing from the UK. Plus, guests can tailor their holiday by booking onto consecutive fly-cruises for those looking to enjoy a longer autumnal break in the sunshine.

What Does The Fred Olsen fly-cruise fare include?

• Economy flights
• Transfers to and from the ship
• 22kg hold luggage allowance
• 10kg of hand luggage allowance

Balmoral will be operating six Fred Olsen fly-cruise sailings in the Mediterranean in 2025, in conjunction with Jet2 flights, as follows:

L2524 Spanish Colours and Cultures

17^th September 2025 • 10 nights
Southampton to Valencia

• 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 Coruna, Spain – Cadiz, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Cruising by Benirras Beach at sunset, Ibiza, Spain – Barcelona Spain – Valencia, Spain (overnight port)
For more details: Visit L2524 ‘Spanish Colours and Cultures’

L2525 Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast

27^th September 2025 • 10 nights
Valencia to Civitavecchia (Rome)

• 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 port) – 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 (overnight port)
For more details: Visit L2525 ‘Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast’

L2526 Bays, Mountains and Islands of the Dalmatian Coast

7^th October 2025 • 10 nights
Civitavecchia (Rome) to Dubrovnik 

• 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 port)  – 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 Riviera, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight port)
For more details: Visit L2526 ‘Bays, Mountains and Islands of the Dalmatian Coast’

L2527 Greek Island Odyssey

17^th October 2025 • 8 nights
Dubrovnik to Rhodes

• Explore the idyllic island of Santorini and Zakynthos’ coastline
• Indulge in authentic Greek cuisine and watch traditional dancing
• Visit the renowned ruins of the Acropolis in Athens

Itinerary: Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight port) – Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece – Cruising Zakynthos coastline, Greece – Kalamata, Greece – Piraeus (for Athens), Greece – Thira, Santorini, Greece – Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece – Rhodes, Greece (overnight port)
For more details: Visit L2527 ‘Greek Island Odyssey’

L2528 Discovering Turkish Treasures

25^th October 2025 • 12 nights
Rhodes to Malaga

• 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 port) – Bodrum, Turkey – Kusadasi, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey – Valletta, Malta – Malaga, Spain (overnight port)
For more details: Visit L2528 ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’

L2529 Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar

6^th November 2025 • 7 nights
Malaga to Southampton

• Explore the mountainous landscapes of Iberia
• Experience flamenco dance and soulful fado music
• Embrace cuisines such as gazpacho, sardines and pasteis de nata

Itinerary: Malaga, Spain (overnight port) – Gibraltar, Gibraltar – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruising by the Monument of the Discoveries, Portugal – Cruising by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal (overnight stay) – Southampton, UK
For more details: Visit L2529 ‘Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar’