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It might not qualify for every fashionista’s favourite cost-per-wear equation but the most stylish sailing of the year is worth every penny of its price tag, with fares from just £789pp. Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week brings style to the seas for seven nights in September, when the always-in-fashion Queen Mary…

Who knew that Celebrity Edge would be but the beginning of a revolution for Celebrity Cruises? As we count down the days to the launch of what is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated cruise ships of the year, the ‘Modern Luxury’ cruise line has knocked us off our feet…

Back in the 1980s, before Bolsover Cruise Club became the UK’s favourite cruise only agent, we were known to dabble in many types of travel. One of those was homing pigeon tours to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, and it was a gentleman called Roy Clarke who would chaperone the guests on…

Celebrity Silhouette arrives in Southampton this Saturday, replacing Celebrity Eclipse to sail a variety of 7 to 14-night itineraries from the UK to the Norwegian Fjords, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, Canaries, Iceland and Ireland. Celebrity Eclipse has captured the hearts of UK cruisers over the last eight years and Celebrity Silhouette,…

The only thing we love nearly as much as cruising is food and the latest Celebrity Edge reveal event has really tickled our taste buds. The ship will feature more dining and bar options than ever seen in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, with 29 restaurants and bars poised to satisfy…

Chillful. Playful. Sinful. Three words that describe Eden, the mind-blowing new dining and entertainment venue set to debut on board Celebrity Edge, the brand-new ship from Celebrity Cruises. Located aft, Eden will span three decks and measure an incredible 12,650 sq. ft., floor-to-ceiling glass providing spectacular views of the ocean…

Today sees Her Majesty The Queen turn 90 and each of Cunard’s ships has despatched a congratulatory message to Buckingham Palace to extend the cruise line’s birthday greetings. Her Majesty attended her first Cunard event in 1938, when she was just 12 years old. Accompanied by her mother, Queen Elizabeth, she…

Last weekend saw the spectacular arrival of Britannia into her homeport of Southampton. As we boarded the ship for a weekend of inaugural celebrations, it was The Cookery Club that caught our attention. Britain’s very first cookery school at sea, The Cookery Club is a seriously sleek spot in which…

When Celebrity Cruises announced the introduction of their exclusive premium charter flight package Jet Set Sail, we were intrigued to say the least. Could we really holiday like an A-lister before we had even set foot on the ship? After closer inspection of the Jet Set Sail Lounge, we can…