Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with Jet2.com for its new 2025 fly-cruise program, according to a company statement.

From October to November 2025, Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral will offer a series of Mediterranean sailings, with Jet2.com providing chartered flights from London Stansted and Manchester.

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 program.

“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 maximize 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.”

The voyages, ranging from seven to 12 nights, will allow guests to explore the towns of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast, the Bay of Kotor and the Greek islands. Onshore, travelers can immerse themselves in the origins of Flamenco dancing, savor Jerez sherry, stroll through Dalmatian markets and witness the beauty of Krka Waterfall.

Fred. Olsen’s fly-cruise fare includes economy flights and transfers to and from the ship, a luggage allowance of 22kg, plus 10kg of hand luggage.

The Balmoral will be operating six fly-cruise sailings in the Mediterranean in 2025, including:

• The 10-night Spanish Colors and Cultures cruise, departing from Southampton on September 17, 2025.
• The 10-night Colourful Cliffside Towns of the Amalfi Coast cruise, departing from Valencia, Spain, on September 27, 2025.
• The 10-night ‘Bays, Mountains and Islands of the Dalmatian Coast’ cruise, departing from Civitavecchia, Italy, on October 7, 2025.
• The eight-night Greek Island Odyssey cruise, departing from Dubrovnik, Croatia, on October 17, 2025.
• The 12-night Discovering Turkish Treasures cruise, departing from Rhodes, Greece, on October 25, 2025.
• The seven-night Mountain Landscapes of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar cruise, departing from Malaga, Spain, on November 6, 2025.