Cruise Advice

Explore Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Icon Class deck plans, discover their neighbourhoods and find out how to choose the right cabin for your cruise.

Discover what it’s like aboard Marella Voyager, from dining and entertainment to Greek island excursions, all-inclusive value and exceptional service.

Before booking your first cruise, it’s normal to have questions, one of the most common being, “Will I fit in on my cruise ship?” Cruising is for everyone, but first-timers naturally wonder whether they will resonate with the atmosphere and pace of their holiday. Much of this fit comes down to age, so which cruise line should each generation choose?

How much are drinks packages on Celebrity Cruises? Compare Classic, Premium and Non-Alcoholic options with Bolsover Cruise Club’s expert guide.

As a regular cruiser, you might know your favourite ships inside and out, but do you know what happens to them before anyone steps on board? Every new cruise ship goes through a series of long-standing maritime traditions, from centuries-old ceremonies to essential safety and engineering tests, but how many do you know? Ahead of your next cruise, let’s run through 10 key traditions behind every new ship launch!

For vegans, travelling isn’t always as simple as booking a hotel or resort and assuming their dietary preferences can be accommodated. Finding a holiday destination with varied, delicious vegan options can take a lot of research, and the same goes for first-time vegan cruisers looking for a voyage that makes dining simple.

They say travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer, and at Bolsover Cruise Club, we can’t argue with that. Ordering a cruise voucher is one of the best ways to show a lover of travel and culture how much they mean to you, but what makes this kind of gift so special?

Whoever said ‘patience is a virtue’ clearly wasn’t referring to booking a cruise. P&O Cruises have released their itineraries and fares for sailings departing from October 2027 to March 2028. You can make sure you’re first in line by PRE-REGISTERING with Bolsover Cruise Club. Here are all the dates you…

Is it worth booking a cruise while you’re still onboard? Discover how onboard cruise offers work, the potential benefits and how to keep Bolsover Cruise Club involved.

By the time the wedding is planned down to the last place card, the thought of organising flights, transfers and three different hotels for the honeymoon can feel like one job too many. It’s one reason plenty of couples who already love cruising choose to spend their first trip as newlyweds at sea. The trickier part is choosing the best cruise line for your honeymoon, then the right ship and itinerary to go with it.

MSC Cruises is one of the world’s leading cruise lines, and it’s a great place to start if you’ve never sailed before. But why should you choose MSC Cruises, and what makes it an ideal choice for either your first cruise or your first time with a new cruise line?…

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