Cruise Guides

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

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

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.

Discover how cruise ship promenade decks have evolved, from traditional wraparound walkways to modern waterfronts, and what to expect on today’s ships.

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.

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.

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.

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

Regular cruisers know that a really good night on deck is one of the simple yet unbeatable pleasures of a cruise holiday. What you may not know, however, is that Royal Caribbean offers one of the most talked-about of these evenings: its famous White Night.

Getting dressed up for dinner is one of the quiet pleasures of a cruise holiday. With MSC Cruises, the tradition of formal nights goes by the name of ‘Gala Nights’, and they offer a wonderful opportunity to dress up in smart, considered outfits rather than strict black tie.

If you’re looking forward to your first MSC experience or are returning to the cruise line after a few years, this Bolsover Cruise Club guide covers everything you need to know about MSC Gala Nights, from how many formal nights to expect to how these evenings fit into your wider itinerary.

Marella Cruises is one of the world’s best cruise lines for voyages that excel in guest experience and all-inclusive sailing. Our Cruise Experts love recommending this innovative and guest-centric line, but if you’ve never sailed with Marella Cruises, you might have some questions. Let us walk you through everything you need to know about what to expect so you feel confident considering Marella for your next voyage.

Cruising is unrivalled in how many ways it can innovate upon the standard holiday experience. Every cruise you set sail on can offer a totally unique itinerary, and some cruises can take the world’s greatest destinations, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and unbelievable sailing routes and make them more accessible than ever before.