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When you will be able to see cruise ships entering and leaving the River Tyne this summer

We have rounded up some of the most impressive cruise ships to visit the River Tyne this summer

• 14:58, 22 MAY 2022

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From the Cunard Queen Victoria to the Balmoral - a number of spectacular cruise ships have visited the Port of Tyne in recent months attracting huge crowds.

Spectators in both North and South Tyneside often turn out in their droves to watch the cruise liners as they sail along the River Tyne, capturing some incredible photos along the way. Recent months have seen the Port of Tyne's Cruise Ship Terminal in North Shields visited by vessels including the Cunard Queen Victoria, Balmoral and AIDAsol.

It comes as the global cruise industry starts to bounce back following a challenging few years during the pandemic, which saw cruises stopped altogether in 2020 before a slight recovery in 2021.

READ MORE: Bid launched to get more cruise ships to visit the North East

Now, three leading businesses in the North East working together to attract more cruise ships to the region. The Port of Tyne, Newcastle International Airport and the NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) have formed the Cruise North East England project, which aims to boost the region’s tourism economy by attracting more cruise ships to the area.

And a number of other cruise ships are set to visit the River Tyne this summer, according to the Port of Tyne Cruise schedule for 2022.

We've rounded up the cruise liners that are due to make an appearance and when you can expect to see them. However, the Port of Tyne has confirmed that these are all subject to change.

The Fred Olsen Cruise Liner, which is named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family, has made a few visits to the region in recent weeks and looks set to return a number of times this summer.

The Balmoral will arrive at the Port of Tyne at midnight on June 1 before setting sail exactly 24 hours later on a scenic five-night cruise to the Orkney and Shetlands.

The ship will make another visit to the region at midnight on June 6 before setting sail on a nine-night Arctic Fjords cruise the same day.

The vessel will then return to the port on June 15 at midnight before embarking on a seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise. Then on June 22, the Balmoral will arrive at midnight before departing that same day for a 15-night Norwegian cruise of Spitsbergen’s isolated lands.

The vessel will then make its final summer visit to the port on July 7 at midnight before setting off on a cruise taking in the scenic isles and lochs of Scotland.

Capable of carrying 1,325 passengers, the Balmoral is small compared to other cruise ships. With just 710 guest cabins and measuring 218.05meters, the cruise ship's smaller size means she is able to navigate some of Europe's most picturesque waterways, including the Kiel Canal and River Seine.

During the voyage, those on board can enjoy facilities including two swimming pools and four jacuzzis, as well as a spa and fitness centre.

Cunard Queen Victoria

The impressive cruise liner will make a welcome return to the Port of Tyne on at 8am on May 26 before setting off at 5pm that evening for a 12-night British Isles cruise.

The Cunard is measures 294m long and is capable of carrying more than 2,000 passengers as well as 980 crew members. Passengers on board can access a full theatre, a ballroom, a traditional pub, a champagne bar and a club with a 270-degree view of the sea.

There is also a spa and gym, a pool, a large sunning area and an incredible 6,000-book library.

Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Cruise Liner (NCL) the Norwegian Dawn will make an appearance on June 11 as it sails into the Port at 8am. The vessel will then set off at 6pm that evening for a nine-night cruise of England, Ireland and Amsterdam.

Measuring 294 meters in length and capable of carrying 2,340 passengers the ship also features a theatre and spar.

The Oceania Cruises vessel will arrive at the Port at 8am on June 15 before leaving at 6pm that day on a 21-night cruise if the British Isles.

Measuring 593.7 feet long and capable of taking 648 passengers, the Sirena features a pool, spa, sports deck and casino.

AIDAsol, AIDAaura and AIDAbella

These three colourful cruise liners will be hard to miss when they visit the Port over the summer months.

The AIDA Cruise vessels feature a cartoon-style design painted onto the outside which is sure to make for some great photos.

The AIDAsol is due to arrive at 6.30am on June 24 before leaving at midnight that evening on a seven-night British Isles cruise. It will then return on July 12 at 6.30am before leaving at 8pm that evening on a 12-night British Isles cruise.

The cruise liner will then make its final summer trip to the port on July 24 , arriving at 6.30am and leaving at 8pm that evening on a nine-night British Isles cruise.

Its sister ship the AIDAaura will visit the Port on July 4 at 8am before leaving at 7.30pm that evening on a seven-night British Isles Cruise.

The AIDAbella will also make a welcome visit on August 9 at 1pm before leaving at 8am the following day for a British Isles cruise.

Seven Seas Voyager

This luxurious cruise ship will arrive on the Tyne at 8am on July 13 before departing at 6pm for a 12 night Belfast to London cruise.

The Regent Seven Seas vessel measures 204.2 meters in length and can carry 680 guests. Every suite has a private balcony and guests can enjoy a range of entertainment including cabaret shows and a casino as well as fitness and spa facilities.

The Phoenix Reisen cruise ship will visit the Port at 8am on July 24 before leaving at 9pm that evening for a 14-night cruise around Great Britiain. The impressive cruise liner measures 204 meters and can carry 835 passengers.

Silver Whisper

The Silverseas cruise liner will arrive at the Port at 7am on July 29 before leaving at 1pm that day for a 26-night Reykjavík to Tromsø cruise. The stunning ship is capable of carrying 392 passengers and features a pool deck, spa, library and theatre on board.

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The International Passenger Terminal in the award-winning Port of Tyne, North Shields has good transport links to Newcastle city centre. There is seating for up to 800 guests, a self-service restaurant and small shop selling publications and essential travel items.

A terminal to quayside Low-Liner coach service takes guests to & from the ship and is an approximate journey of 800m. The car park is within walking distance of the terminal and on disembarkation baggage is delivered to a reclaim point within this car park for those with parked cars.

The nearest metro station is Percy Main – approximately a 20 minute walk away.

Travelling to Newcastle Cruise Terminal by Car

If you are travelling to Newcastle by car and wish to use SatNav, please use the following post code:

Newcastle cruise terminal:  NE29 6EE

From A1/A1(M) northbound

- Exit the A1/A1(M) for the A194(M)

- Continue under the A184 onto the A194, at the junction with the A19 turn left towards the Tyne Tunnel

- At the next roundabout take the first exit into the Tyne Tunnel. Tunnel charges cars £1.70 and this can be paid for online in advance or up to midnight on day of travel. 

- Keep right onto the roundabout for the A187

- Take the first exit at the roundabout and third exit at the next roundabout (A187)

- Continue ahead at the next roundabout and take the second exit at the next roundabout onto Coble Dene

- Continue ahead at the roundabout and take the third exit at the next roundabout

- The International Passenger Terminal is situated at the end of this road

From A1 southbound

- Exit the A1 southbound at junction 80, at the end of the slip road turn left onto the A19

- Remain on the A19 over three roundabouts, the leave the A19 following signs for Royal Quays. At the end of the slip road take the first exit onto the A193

- At the next roundabout take the third exit and continue on to the next roundabout, taking the first exit onto the A187

Car Parking at Newcastle Cruise Terminal

To book car parking at the Newcastle cruise terminal, please contact our Guest Services Department.

Price: From £16.00 per night Tel: 0800 0355 145

Pre booking is required.

If you have booked and pre-paid for car parking at Newcastle via Fred. Olsen, a voucher is not required. The car parks at this ports operates a convenient vehicle recognition system, so all we need is for you to let us know your car registration, make and whether you require a disabled parking space at the time of booking.

Travelling to Newcastle Cruise Terminal by Train

Guests travelling by rail on a cruise from Newcastle should alight at Newcastle Central Station.

Metro - The nearest Metro station is Percy Main, but it is a good 15 minutes walk away from the railway station. From Newcastle Central Station to Percy Main takes about 15 - 20 minutes with a further 20 minute walk to the terminal or take the R19 bus from there to Royal Quays. (Alight at Wet n’ Wild ) Tel: 0871 200 22 33 for further information.

For those wishing to book a taxi pick up:

Company: Blue Line Taxis Tel No: 0191 262 6666 E-mail: [email protected] Other companies are also available.

Subject to availability, we offer a shuttle bus service to Newcastle Central Train Station on your day of disembarkation. This is a payable service that can be booked on board your ship with our friendly Guest Services Team. Please note that bookings are made on a first come, first served basis and more information, including ticket prices and times will be detailed in the Daily Times.

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16th January 2017

Discover where a cruise from Port of Tyne can take you

The Port of Tyne in North East England is set for another record year in 2017, with more than 50 cruise calls already booked.

The Port celebrated an all-time high of 44 cruise ship visits in 2016, with more cruise lines than ever before discovering all that North East England has to offer.  More people are taking advantage of starting their cruise local - with destinations across Scandinavia, the Baltics, Iceland and Europe as well as round-Britain stops on offer.

 "We make cruising direct from the Port of Tyne an easy, hassle-free and happy experience - so passengers can expect to enjoy their holiday from the moment they arrive at the International Passenger Terminal in North Shields," said Nolan Gray, Port of Tyne Business Development Director.  "And with more choice of destinations than ever before, people are saving time and money by choosing to cruise from the Tyne.  And our passengers arriving in Port can explore North East England's world-class visitor attractions all within an hour transit time from the terminal."

The Port of Tyne's cruise and ferry business adds some £60 million to the economy of North East England supporting an estimated 1,700 tourism related jobs.  2017 sees the return of Thomson Cruises to the UK and to the Port of Tyne as their sole UK departure port with 12 cruise calls from Thomson Celebration .

Destinations you can discover direct from the Port of Tyne include cruises to Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Spain, Portugal and further afield offering more choice and saving hundreds of miles for passengers embarking from Scotland, the North West, Yorkshire, the North East and the East midlands.

The Port of Tyne expects to handle around 19 transit cruises bringing tourists in to the North East and over 30 turnarounds sailing away to destinations that include Andalusia, Barcelona, German waterways, St. Petersburg, the Baltics and around Britain and Ireland.

Also returning in 2017 is popular British operators Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines with 14 calls, Cruise and Maritime Voyages with eight calls, German operated AIDA cruises, Holland and America Line and the return of   Disney Magic .

New operators visiting the Port of Tyne include Norwegian Cruise Lines with the majestic Norwegian Jade   and TUI cruises Mein Schiff . 

For more information about the cruises available from the Port of Tyne please contact your local travel agent or visit the Port of Tyne's website.

For further information please contact:

Lisa Donohoe, Public Relations Manager Tel: +44 (0)191 455 2671 Mobile: +44 (0)79123 90777

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On Sunday, April 14th, AIDAmar ship marked the start of 2024’s cruise season in Port Warnemunde serving as the homeport for AIDA Cruises .

Throughout 2024, AIDAmar and AIDAdiva are slated to make a total of 69 calls (April 14 through November 4), representing nearly half of all cruise ship visits to Warnemunde.

AIDAmar is scheduled to visit Warnemunde 40 times during the season, offering guests the opportunity to embark on voyages ranging from 3 to 12 days to destinations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, and other Baltic and Scandinavian countries.

Meanwhile, AIDAdiva will embark on 7-day journeys from Warnemunde to Norway, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Finland, and Estonia, with additional 4- and 5-day trips to Scandinavia in October. Noteworthy are the 12-day expeditions to the Baltic States, including Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden. A highlight of the 2024 season is the simultaneous docking of both ships in Warnemunde on 5 occasions: June 8, July 6, August 24, September 21, and October 31.

AIDA Cruises will actively participate in various events in Warnemunde throughout 2024. During the Hanse Sail event from August 8-11, both AIDAmar (August 9) and AIDAdiva (August 10) will be present, with AIDA serving as a sponsor for the renowned maritime event. The Rostock Cruise Festival in September will witness the simultaneous presence of both AIDA ships on September 21, also supported by AIDA as a sponsor. Additionally, AIDAmar will host a children’s concert on October 17 as part of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.

For AIDA Cruises, the implementation of shore power technology represents a vital step in reducing local emissions from ships. 9 out of 11 AIDA vessels are currently equipped with shore power capabilities, including all ships departing from German ports for cruises in the North and Baltic Seas this summer. In Warnemunde, shore power facilities are planned for all 69 visits by AIDAdiva and AIDAmar, even during overlapping port calls.

Celebrations for the season opening on April 14th, featured a festive event at the Rostock-Warnemunde cruise terminal, including the participation of the traditional 3-master ship Santa Barbara Anna alongside AIDAmar. Festivities commenced at 11:00 a.m. on the central pier, with the highlight being the departure of AIDAmar in the evening, accompanied by music, as she embarked on her journey to Gotland and Stockholm .