Cruise · 7 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe
A week-long Fred. Olsen cruise on Bolette, looping from Newcastle to northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark, with stops that include Honfleur’s old harbour and Zeebrugge’s proximity to Bruges.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs
- 18 May 2028
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £899
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
A day in Honfleur’s old harbour
Visit to Bruges’ medieval canals
The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
Sailing along the North Sea Canal
Port call at Esbjerg, Denmark
About the trip
Starting in Newcastle, Bolette heads swiftly across the North Sea before spending a day in Honfleur, where narrow cobbled streets and the distinctive slate roofs frame the harbour. This French port is a quiet introduction to the week, with its connection to Impressionist painters still palpable if you step away from the tourist trails.
Zeebrugge offers a gateway to Bruges, which lures visitors with well-preserved medieval buildings and canals that feel just wide enough to push a punt along. The cruise then pauses in Amsterdam, where the Anne Frank House anchors a visit that is as thoughtful as it is well known. The journey includes sailing along the North Sea Canal, a nudge inland through Dutch waterways before heading north to Esbjerg in Denmark, a port town that is less visited but opens vistas of Jutland’s west coast.
Fred. Olsen’s Bolette is a ship built for steady, unhurried travel rather than a party cruise, making this a week of varied towns, quiet waters and a chance to see parts of northern Europe that rarely feature together on one itinerary.
- 1 Newcastle upon Tyne
- 2 Honfleur
- 3 Bruges
- 4 Amsterdam
- 5 Esbjerg
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Honfleur, France
Day 4
Zeebrugge, Belgium
Day 5
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 6
North Sea Canal, Netherlands
Scenic cruising
Day 7
Esbjerg, Denmark
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe?
- Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe depart from?
- Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe?
- Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe cost?
- Prices for Cultural Cities of Northwest Europe start from £899, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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