Revealed: The Food & Drink Items Brits Can’t Pronounce
30 Jan 2020
Sriracha, Poke and Gyros top the list of food items Brits can’t pronounce One in ten UK adults actually refuse to try new food and drink items when abroad due to being unable to pronounce them Veganism, being a fussy eater, and fears around trying new things were also cited…
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Remembering The Man Who Created Cruising
13 Nov 2019
Royal Caribbean’s founder, Ed Stephan, passed away at the age of 87 last week and while his years in the industry were extensive, his impact on it was immeasurable. Stephan was the founding father of modern-day cruising, a man who envisioned Miami as the epicentre of cruise holidays. In the…
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We compare HAL Koningsdam with Celebrity Edge
07 Nov 2019
Stepping off the plane in Malta, I wasn’t completely sure what to expect. I’m new to cruising and only started my position at Bolsover Cruise Club in January so have very little experience and knowledge of why so many people choose to cruise each year. From social media and the…
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When is a cruise ship, not a cruise ship? When it’s a luxury yacht!
23 Sep 2019
Bolsover Cruise Club’s Marketing Manager, Fran was invited to join all-suite luxury yacht, Crystal Esprit in Venice, for a taste of what it’s like to live the luxury cruise lifestyle. When we arrive, Crystal Esprit is berthed in Venice’s San Basilio Cruise Terminal, directly on the Grand Canal. But this…
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Cruise Lines
How does the Ocean Medallion from Princess Cruises work?
26 Jul 2019
Hailed as a revolutionary device aiming to change your cruising experience, the Ocean Medallion first arrived in the Princess Cruises fleet aboard Caribbean Princess but made its debut on British shores this week via Crown Princess. Bolsover Cruise Club’s Fran Puddick went on-board Crown Princess in Southampton, to find out…
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Dave Cornthwaite – Say Yes More
16 Nov 2018
When motivational speaker, adventurer and author Dave Cornthwaite decided to ‘say yes more’, it changed his life. We caught up with him to find out how embracing adventure in both the every day and the extreme would eventually lead to him peddling a water bike 1,243 miles along the Norwegian…
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Thinking About Cruising Solo?
16 Oct 2018
Are you considering sailing solo? Relax, you’re in good company. More of us than ever are going it alone and it’s the best thing Rebecca Martin, Editor of Into The Blue, has ever done. Travelling the world solo I have felt the wind in my hair on a RIB ride…
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Complete Guide For First Time Cruising
15 Jul 2018
Your followed all of your friends advice in doing the right research to find the best cruise for your first time cruising holiday. You’ve looked into cruise lines, possible itineraries, exchanged conversations with other first time cruisers and spoken to our cruise experts. You’ve now made your decision and you’ve…
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What Can A Travel Agent Do That I Can’t?
10 Jul 2018
What can a travel agent do that I can’t when it comes to booking a cruise? In an age when we’re all more confident than ever going it alone, it’s a question that crops up often. But while a weekend away is easy enough to arrange, booking your dream cruise…
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MS Koningsdam Through Photos
17 Aug 2016
The 2,650-guest ms Koningsdam designed by interior designer Adam D. Tihany ms Koningsdam blends fresh contemporary styling in harmony with Holland America’s classic elegance to bring you’re a new Pinnacle class experience. Earlier this week we got the chance to go on board ms Koningsdam and now you have the…
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