Cruises From Newcastle
No-fly sailings from the Port of Tyne to the Norwegian fjords, the British Isles, Amsterdam and the coasts of France and Spain.
No-Fly Cruises From Newcastle
Sailing from Newcastle means starting your holiday on the north bank of the Tyne, with no flights and an easy journey from across the North East, Yorkshire and southern Scotland. Cruises from Newcastle depart from the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal at North Shields, around nine miles east of the city centre, so the Newcastle you search for and the terminal you sail from are one and the same.
From here it is only a short hop across the North Sea to the Norwegian fjords, with adult only sailings to the British Isles, Amsterdam and the coasts of France and Spain besides. Below you will find the current no-fly cruises from Newcastle departing from the Port of Tyne, ready to discover.
Our Ships Departing From Newcastle
Cruises from Newcastle sail aboard Ambition, and the Port of Tyne holds a special place in her story: it is the port from which Ambition made her inaugural sailing in May 2023.
Ambition, intimate and elegant.
Smaller and wonderfully characterful, Ambition welcomes up to 1,200 guests and slips easily into quieter ports, a favourite for the fjords, Iceland and the shorter escapes.
Our flagship Ambience sails from our home port of London Tilbury.
Where Can I Cruise To From Newcastle?
The Port of Tyne is beautifully placed for the north and beyond. From here you can sail to:
- The Norwegian Fjords: only a short trip across the North Sea, weaving between towering mountains through silent waterways.
- The British Isles: the Scottish Highlands and Isles, Northern Ireland and the Isles of Scilly.
- Amsterdam: an easy short break across the North Sea.
- France and Spain: through the Channel for a touch of Mediterranean warmth.
Every sailing is reached gently by sea, so the journey becomes part of the experience.
Sailing From Newcastle
The Port of Tyne terminal is modern, welcoming and fully accessible, with a large passenger lounge, a small shop and a bistro cafe to settle into before you sail. Boarding is smooth and the terminal sits just a few minutes from secure parking, so there is no fuss and no queueing. Within a short time of arriving you can be aboard, watching the Tyne open out towards the North Sea.
Getting to the Port of Tyne
The Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal (Cobledene, North Shields, NE29 6EE) sits on the north bank of the Tyne, with direct links to the motorway network and easy access from across the region.
- By car: the terminal has direct motorway links, with secure parking just a few minutes away.
- By train: Newcastle Railway Station is around a twenty-minute taxi from the port.
- Facilities: a large passenger lounge, a small shop and a bistro cafe, and a fully accessible terminal throughout.
For full directions and parking, see the Newcastle port information page.
Our Other UK Departure Ports
Newcastle is one of seven Ambassador departure ports around the UK. If another sits closer to home, you can begin your adult only, no-fly holiday there instead.
Cruises From Newcastle FAQs
Where can I cruise to from Newcastle?
From Newcastle you can sail no-fly to the Norwegian fjords, around the British Isles, across to Amsterdam and south to the coasts of France and Spain, all from the Port of Tyne.
Where do cruises from Newcastle depart?
Cruises depart from the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal at North Shields (NE29 6EE), on the north bank of the Tyne around nine miles east of Newcastle city centre.
How do I get to the Port of Tyne?
The terminal has direct motorway links with secure parking a few minutes away. Newcastle Railway Station is around a twenty-minute taxi from the port.
Is there parking at Newcastle?
Yes. Secure parking is available just a few minutes from the International Passenger Terminal.
Which ships sail from Newcastle?
Cruises from Newcastle sail aboard Ambition, the ship that made her inaugural sailing from the Port of Tyne in May 2023.
Our flagship Ambience sails from our home port of London Tilbury.
