Bolsover Cruise Club Blog

Discover Riviera Radiance, the brand-new Riviera Travel river cruise ship. Explore cabins, dining and what makes this 2025 ship stand out.

Virgin Voyages has reimagined the cruising experience, offering a modern, adults-only voyage that blends luxury, innovation, and relaxation.

Nestled along the Italian Riviera, the impossibly picturesque village of Portofino is a jewel of the Ligurian coast, a place where pastel-coloured houses meet sparkling turquoise waters, luxury boutiques line cobbled streets, and rugged hills deliver unbeatable coastal views. For many visitors, especially those arriving by cruise ship, Portofino offers…

Booked the trip of a lifetime, but aren’t sure how to pack for a cruise? At Bolsover Cruise Club, we know it can be challenging to understand how to make the most of your suitcase space if you’re looking for what cruise essentials to pack (and what you ought to…

A Cruise Passenger’s Guide to the Mediterranean’s Pocket-Sized Capital Sailing into Valletta feels like gliding into a renaissance painting. Honey-colored bastions rise above one of the world’s greatest natural harbours, and the city’s baroque skyline gleams under the Mediterranean sun. Valletta may be small – just 0.6 square miles –…

Few destinations on Earth capture the imagination quite like New York City. Bold, brash, beautiful – it’s a place that feels both familiar and electric from the moment you arrive.If you’re sailing into port, the first glimpse of the Manhattan skyline from your cruise ship is pure magic. The skyscrapers…

The term ‘all-inclusive’ is one you might have heard countless times when it comes to cruises and resort holidays, but what does it actually mean? When booking your cruise, cruise lines will sometimes offer ‘all-inclusive’ experiences as incentives to book with them, but knowing exactly what this means is essential…

When looking for a cruise, a term you may see in your itinerary is ‘tender’. First-time cruisers may not have come across it before, so what is tendering on a cruise? If you’re looking for answers, search no further, as we will cover what tenders are, why they’re necessary, and…

The Norwegian Fjords are a highlight of any P&O Cruises Iona Norwegian Fjords itinerary, offering a mix of striking scenery, thrilling excursions, and unique cultural experiences.

Tokyo is a city like no other. It is where centuries of culture and cutting-edge innovation coexist in perfect harmony, creating an experience that is both dazzling and deeply authentic. For those visiting Japan’s capital, whether as part of an Asia cruise or a longer adventure, the possibilities are endless….