Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveils free flight offer on selected Med sailings

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is offering free flights on selected Mediterranean voyages on Balmoral this summer.

The promotion applies to new Freedom Fare bookings made by May 31 for the first and last leg of the vessel’s Grand Voyage around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Islands, which are open-jaw voyages.

Flights are available to or from Gatwick or Manchester Airport and fares include airport transfers.

The first voyage under the offer is the eight-night Charming Spanish Cities and Autumn Warmth sailing from Southampton on September 30, which leads in from £929 with a free flight back to the UK.

Ports of call on the itinerary include Vigo, Cadiz, Malaga, Melilla and Alicante.

The second sailing in the promotion is the 10-night Canaries Escape with the Fleet Fiesta departing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on November 30, with prices from £1,099 with a free flight from the UK.

The itinerary features stops in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Funchal, Lisbon, Matosinhos and finishes in Southampton.

Head of sales Geoff Ridgeon said: “Our fly-cruise holidays make discovering the Mediterranean effortless and rewarding – combining flights straight to the heart of Europe with the warmth and intimacy of our smaller ships, and sailings that blend iconic European cities with lesser-known gems.

“With free flights currently available on selected sailings, this presents a strong opportunity for our trade partners to offer guests extra value, alongside the reassurance of a seamless end‑to‑end holiday that can be sold with confidence.”