Thomson Cruises is to launch Newcastle to Dubai flights so that cruise fans can join up with its Celebration ship.
From winter 2016 the 704ft, nine deck vessel, which carries 1,254 passengers and 520 crew, will move its home port to the the UAE.
And to coincide with the move, the travel company – which will offer two different seven night trips, calling in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman – is to fly from six UK airports, including Newcastle International. Details