Cruise News Archive - Page 30

Our Cruise & Stay Expert Shauna recently sailed with Cunard for the first time. Here, she shares her first impressions of the cruise line after spending four nights on board Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton to Amsterdam. Wow, what a stunning ship! From the moment I stepped on board Queen…

A Cunard Transatlantic Cruise is traditional cruising’s most iconic voyage – but there are still some who wonder how on earth they will spend seven nights at sea. Worry not, with so much to do on board Queen Mary 2, you’ll certainly never be bored. Here are 20 things to do…

Emerald Princess is a popular ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, a 3,080-passenger vessel that’s explored some of the world’s most incredible destinations during her 15 years on the high seas. We recently experienced this Princess Cruises ship for ourselves – and here are just some of our personal highlights….

~ Reviewed by Emma, Editor of Into the Blue ~ I’d heard so many great things about river cruising that when AmaWaterways invited me to experience their Melodies of the Danube cruise, I jumped at the chance! My home-from-home for the week was AmaSonata, just one of the cruise line’s…

Relaxation experiences now extend way beyond the four walls of the onboard spa, offering guests even more ways to kick back and relax as they sail between incredible destinations. From in-suite indulgences to unforgettable shore excursions, and unique treatments to expert-led wellness classes, rest and recuperation are never far away….

When Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, embarks on her maiden voyage in January 2024, she will do so with Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge at the helm.  She has already made her mark during her 25 years with Cunard, becoming the cruise line’s first female captain. We caught up with her…

Chief Operations Officer Katie’s experience on board Rocky Mountaineer Every time we sell a Cruise & Stay holiday with a Rocky Mountaineer train journey included in the itinerary, I always get excited, because there is just something so special about this trip. So, when I got offered the chance to…

Discover Ambassador Cruise Line, including how many ships they have, the dress code, adults-only cruising and where they sail, with expert insight from Bolsover Cruise Club.

The popularity of river cruising has soared over recent years, as holidaymakers recognise the benefits of this slower pace of travel. If you’ve never considered a river cruise before, then what are you waiting for? We’ve put together just six of the reasons why it should feature on your holiday…

Knowing what to pack for a world cruise is one of those things that is half-exciting, half-distressing. You’re full of excitement as your holiday finally comes around, but wait, what do you pack? How do you fit a whole wardrobe of outfits into your luggage allowance? What about the shoes?…

We were lucky enough to spend a week in Portugal exploring one of the oldest wine countries in the world onboard AmaDouro, the namesake AmaWaterways ship bringing a touch of gold to the Douro River. Here’s why it should be on your holiday wish list.  There are certain things that…

‘Reviewed by Senior Marketing Executive Sam’ I’m an 80’s baby, and have just had my first experience on a river cruise with Riviera Travel. I’d love to share my day-by-day experience with you first hand – I hope you enjoy it. Arrival in Amsterdam, with an overnight stay in port…