Cruise News Archive - Page 3

Discover NCL Freestyle Cruising, including flexible dining, dress codes, solo cabins, onboard extras and the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet.

Your cruise is booked, the suite is chosen, and the countdown has begun. Then the dress code arrives, and you start wondering whether you’ll need a dinner jacket. Knowing what to wear on a luxury cruise is more straightforward than the terminology suggests, and most luxury lines are more relaxed today than their reputation implies.

It’s one of the most common concerns our Cruise Experts hear before departure, and they typically advise keeping it simple. That usually means packing a little less, but it also helps to know what the dress code actually asks for before the suitcase comes out.

Discover the world’s most luxurious river cruise ships, including Scenic, AmaWaterways, Viking, Emerald Cruises and Celebrity River Cruises.

Once you’ve sailed the Mediterranean and spent a winter or two in the Caribbean, the question often changes from “where next?” to “what next?” It’s one our Cruise Experts love helping with, and for many experienced cruisers, the answer is an expedition cruise. These voyages head to some of the wildest corners of the planet, from the Antarctic ice to the Galápagos Islands, with small ships and expert guides leading the way. So if you’ve ever wondered what expedition cruises are really like, you’re in the right place.

It has been another busy month here at Bolsover Cruise Club, but perhaps the biggest news has been the launch of Luxury Journeys, our new dedicated luxury service.

HX Expeditions has revealed its new 2028/29 season, with new voyages to Antarctica and South Georgia, West Greenland, Alaska and Scandinavia.

Break a heel on your favourite shoes during a Cunard voyage, and you may well find them repaired and back in your wardrobe the next morning. Onboard, small moments like that have a name: White Star Service. It’s a phrase with real history behind it, reaching back to one of the great rivalries of the ocean liner age and the 1934 merger that created Cunard White Star, a story still felt on every voyage with the Queens.

Luxury cruises take exploring the world’s oceans to a whole new level. Our Cruise Experts love recommending these elevated experiences to customers, but one of the most common questions we get is which cruise line they should choose.  We’ve selected the best luxury cruise lines​ and compiled them into this…

Cunard has revealed plans for a Queen Mary 2 refit in 2027, including 30 new staterooms and enhancements across the iconic ocean liner.

Somewhere between the surf simulator and the robot bartender, most people stepping onboard a Royal Caribbean ship for the first time realise this isn’t quite the cruise they pictured. The line has built its reputation on bold ideas, from the first rock-climbing walls at sea to some of the largest ships ever built. So why choose Royal Caribbean for your next holiday? Our Cruise Experts have rounded up 10 good reasons, along with what’s included in your fare and what you’ll pay extra for.

Explore Danube river cruises through Vienna, Budapest and beyond, including the best cruise lines, excursions, castles, culture and spectacular scenery.

From fine dining and premium drinks to gratuities, Wi-Fi and shore excursions, discover what may be included in a luxury cruise fare.