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Which Fred Olsen Cruise Ship is For Me?

28 Feb 2020

Everybody's cruise ship needs are different. Cruise preferences range from seeking the best of fine dining to entertainment on tap, while others prioritise kids' fun…

Booking Your First Cruise: How To Choose A Cruise Line

10 Feb 2020

So, you want to book a cruise. Exciting times! There’s nothing quite like arriving at the port and seeing your home for the next week…

We compare HAL Koningsdam with Celebrity Edge

7 Nov 2019

Stepping off the plane in Malta, I wasn’t completely sure what to expect. I’m new to cruising and only started my position at Bolsover Cruise…

What Is It Really Like Cruising With Your Kids?

30 Jul 2018

Is a cruise really the best family cruise holiday you’ll ever have? Bolsover Cruise Club’s Sam Ward set sail on P&O Cruises Britannia for a…

Complete Guide For First Time Cruising

15 Jul 2018

Your followed all of your friends advice in doing the right research to find the best cruise for your first time cruising holiday. You’ve looked…

Confessions Of A Cruise Newbie

5 Jun 2018

How would a self-proclaimed anti-social cruising newbie fare on a weekend break to Bruges? Read on to find out more about these confessions from a…

Kids On Board

10 Apr 2018

Family holidays are a great way to escape the busy lives we all lead and enjoying quality time with our children and together as a…

What is ‘Wave’ Anyway and How Can it Save You Hundreds on Your Next Cruise?

22 Dec 2017

Just as the high street stores will be flooded with a sea of red stickers come Boxing Day, cruising has its very own January sales…

10 Reasons To Book Your Transfers With Ports Direct

4 Aug 2016

Are you one of those people whose cruise holiday hasn’t really started until they’re on the ship with a drink in hand? Make the transfer…