Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain
A ten-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Bolette from Newcastle to Northern Spain’s coastal cities and the galleries of Bilbao, finishing with a day in the Norman port of Honfleur.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 2 Apr 2028
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days sailing after Newcastle before first port
The Camino de Santiago from La Coruña
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Pintxos bars and Rioja wine tastings
A day in Honfleur’s historic port
About the trip
Setting sail from Newcastle, Bolette spends the first two days at sea before reaching La Coruña. The city is a stepping-off point for the Camino de Santiago, with a coastline marked by wide beaches and seafood stalls. From there, the ship calls at Gijón and Santander, where the Atlantic coast offers broad promenades and cider houses within reach each afternoon.
Getxo serves as the gateway to Bilbao, home to the Guggenheim museum’s bold architecture and a centre for Basque culture and pintxos bars. After a day at sea, the cruise concludes in Honfleur, where narrow streets and timber-framed houses trace the edges of the Seine estuary. The ship is small enough to turn in a fjord and has a quieter pace than larger liners, suiting a relaxed look at these northern coastal towns.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 La Coruña
- 3 Gijón
- 4 Santander
- 5 Bilbao
- 6 Honfleur
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
La Coruña, Spain
Day 4
Gijon, Spain
Day 5
Santander, Spain
Day 6
Getxo (Bilbao), Spain
Day 7
At sea
Day 8
Honfleur, France
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
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Questions people ask
- How long is Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain?
- Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain depart from?
- Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain?
- Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain cost?
- Prices for Cultures & Flavours of Northern Spain start from £999, 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.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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