Fly Cruise Holidays

A Fly Cruise combines the benefits of a Fred. Olsen cruise with the added convenience of flying straight to and/or from your destination. This means fewer sea days to reach your chosen destination and more time to explore. Your fare includes flights and transfers between the airport and your ship, so everything is taken care of for you.

If you fly on our exclusive chartered flights from London Gatwick or Manchester:

Included for guests on our exclusive charter flights:

• Return flights (or one way flights if sailing from or back to Southampton)
• One piece of hold luggage with a generous 23kg weight limit
• One piece of hand luggage 
• Return transfers to and/or from your ship
• A dedicated Fred. Olsen team to get you from flight to your transfer
• Luggage taken from you at the transfer coach and delivered to your cabin
• ATOL protection

Our Fly Cruise itineraries start in the Mediterranean ports of Alicante, Spain; Valletta, Malta; Heraklion, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; Athens, Greece and Tenerife, Spain.

Below are the estimated outbound and inbound flight times for our exclusive charter flights. Please note timings are subject to alterations (we'll of course let you know if anything changes) and flight durations are subject to variables such as weather conditions.

Outbound Flights from London Gatwick (Please note if viewing on a mobile device that you may need to scroll to the right):

Outbound Flights from Manchester (Please note if viewing on a mobile device that you may need to scroll to the right):

Inbound Flights to London Gatwick (Please note if viewing on a mobile device that you may need to scroll to the right):

Inbound Flights to Manchester (Please note if viewing on a mobile device that you may need to scroll to the right):

Food and drinks will be available to purchase on board your easyJet flight or at the airport after security.

If you're flying with a different airline, it is likely that refreshments will be available to purchase on board. Please check with the airline for details. 

Please note any alcohol purchased on the aircraft (where available) or at the airport, can't be consumed on your ship, and will be held securely on board until you disembark.

No matter where you’re heading in the world, we recommend that your passport:

1) Has more than six months validity left after the date of arrival into your destination countries
2) Is less than 10 years old from the date of issue

When travelling to Europe, UK Passports must be less than 10 years old from the date of issue. If your passport was renewed prior to October 2018, it could have a date of issue which is more than 10 years ago.

For more information and to understand the entry requirements of the countries you’ll be visiting, please go to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website using this link:  https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice 

You will likely be required to present an Electrical Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Immigration Officers at the UK boarder. Visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta for more details and to apply.

Please also check what other entry requirements are required for your ports of call (including but not limited to health, Passport and Visa requirements).

Details of your flights will be provided with your final cruise documents and can also be seen on your booking confirmation. 

Please note - if you're flying on our exclusive charter flights from London Gatwick or Manchester:

• We’ll confirm your UK departure terminal around 4 months before departure.
• Your airline reference number will be provided around 30 days prior to the date of your flight, allowing you to check-in and select your seat (additional charge applies)

As you will be flying with easyJet:

• You’ll complete check-in via the easyJet app or website (once we've provided your easyJet reference number to you).
• Check-in must be completed online or via the app, it can't be completed at the airport.
  
  
• We’ll provide your easyJet reference number 30 day before departure.
• We’ll also be in touch to remind you when check-in opens.
• And, rest assured we'll update these FAQ's with guides on how to check-in online or via the easyJet app.

1. You can download the boarding pass to your devices wallet.
   
2. Or you can print the email confirmation which will be sent to you.
   

1. You can print the email confirmation which will be sent to you.
   

1. We'll send your easyJet reference number around 30 days before departure.
   
2. Once you have this reference number, then you'll be able to check-in via the app or online
   
3. We'll update these FAQ's with handy "how to" guides once we're closer to the 2026 fly-cruise season

If you're flying on our exclusive charter flights from London Gatwick or Manchester:

• You'll be able to pre-select your seat(s) or add additional luggage direct with the airline once we've sent your easyJet reference number
• We'll send your easyJet reference to you around 30 days before departure
• Once you have this, you'll be able to select your seats or add additional luggage directly with easyJet via their app or online
• We'll update these FAQ's with handy "how to" guides closer to the start of our fly-cruise season

Please inform us at the time of booking if you require airport assistance or would like to discuss a medical condition that you feel the airline should be made aware of. Please contact Guest Services on: [email protected]

Please let us know 12 weeks prior to your departure date, allowing us to coordinate with the relevant airline and airport in good time.

On our exclusive easyJet flights from London Gatwick and Manchester, the per passenger luggage allowance is as follows:

• 1 piece of hand luggage (measuring no more than 45 x 36 x 20 cm) and must fit under the seat in front of you
• 1 piece of hold luggage with a generous 23kg weight limit

We understand that plans can change for many reasons. If you need to cancel, please get in touch with our Guest Services team who'll be there to help. If you booked through a travel agent, please contact them directly.

In the unlikely event of a change to your flight, we’ll contact you to discuss alternative arrangements.

Check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website regularly to check the following:

• Health and travel advice, including entry requirements
• Passport validity requirements
• Visa requirements (where required)

Please ensure that you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy. We recommend our preferred partner, specialist cruise insurance provider Holiday Extras.

Electronic items – these may be required to be removed from your hand luggage and placed into the trays provided. Procedures vary by airport and the security team will be on hand to let you know more.

Liquids, aerosols and gels – where possible, please pack as many of these as you can in your checked hold luggage.

If carrying liquids in your cabin luggage, please ensure:

• Containers hold no more than 100ml and the total sum of all liquids, aerosols and gels is no more than 1 litre
• All liquids must fit into one transparent bag, measuring no more than 20cm by 20cm and it must be sealed
• Please click here to visit the UK Governments travel advice page for the latest information
• These procedures apply to travelling through UK airports. Countries across the world may have different procedures, so please check you are up to date before you leave home

Please ensure you give the cabin crew your full attention during the safety demonstration as their primary role is your safety and comfort.

Food and drink will be available to buy on your flight. Our top tip is to buy a bottle of water either then or before boarding and keep sipping throughout the flight to stay hydrated.

We’ll pop a letter in your cabin a couple of days before disembarkation with all the details you’ll need.

The letter we pop into your cabin will include all the information you need.