This 17-night Fred Olsen itinerary loops out and back from Newcastle, threading 9 ports of call through 5 countries with 8 days at sea to unwind aboard Fred Olsen Bolette.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 17 nights, beginning and ending in Newcastle, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 9 port days and 8 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Immersive, slower-paced explorers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Fly into
- Newcastle — round-trip
- Pace
- 9 port days · 8 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 17 nights aboard Fred Olsen Bolette — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 17 Night Sunlit Shores of Spain is a 17-night round-trip itinerary aboard Fred Olsen Bolette. You board and return in Newcastle, calling at 9 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in England (Newcastle), France (St Malo), Portugal (Lisbon), Spain (Motril, Alicante, Barcelona), Gibraltar (Gibraltar), Spain (Cadiz, La Coruna) and 1 more.
Because it's round-trip from Newcastle, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 8 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.