Jet2.com is to operate charter flights for a Fred Olsen Cruise Line fly-cruise programme in the Mediterranean next autumn.
Flights will run from Stansted and Manchester to serve five departures by the 1,325-passenger ship Balmoral between October and November 2025.
The itineraries range from seven to 12-nights in duration with departures from Valencia, Civitavecchia for Rome, Dubrovnik, Rhodes and Malaga.
The line’s product and customer services director Clare Ward said: “We are really excited about this new partnership with Jet2.com for Balmoral’s 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruise programme.
“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.”
She added: “A fly-cruise is perfect for guests who want to maximise 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 ship starts the series with a departure from Southampton to Valencia on September 17, 2025, followed by cruises in the Med using flights by Jet2.