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If you’re looking for your next cruise but aren’t sure how to make it truly incredible, consider a voyage to some of your favourite movie locations. Cruising offers more freedom to explore than any other type of travel, and the destinations that you can visit by ship can span the…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for your next cruise but aren’t sure how to make it truly incredible, consider a voyage to some of your favourite movie locations.
Cruising offers more freedom to explore than any other type of travel, and the destinations that you can visit by ship can span the entire world and, in many cases, include those you recognise from the big (or small) screen. Let’s take a look at some of the most famous locations you can visit with Bolsover Cruise Club.
Few films of the past couple of decades have captured the imagination quite like Pirates of the Caribbean. Based on the theme park ride of the same name, the quintet of films was produced on just a few islands of the Caribbean, namely St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Stepping onto the sets is easier than you think, with many of the jetties and facades from the movies still standing. The city of Kingstown also featured in many of the films.
Sailing with Regent Seven Seas, you can even partake in a Caribbean and Snorkel excursion while docked in this sun-soaked port of call and follow in the footsteps of Captain Jack Sparrow in Wallilabou Bay, otherwise known as Port Royal in the hit films. This cruise line includes all excursions in the base cruise fare, combining real-life movie magic with great value.
If there’s been a feel-good film of recent years, it’s Mamma Mia. It’s the ABBA-filled extravaganza blessed with singalong tracks and stunning scenery that left millions longing for a Greek holiday. The islands of Skiathos and Skopelos played a leading role in the film (and its sequel), and thanks to their blue skies, pearly-white sands, and incredible views, they’ve become some of the best film locations to visit during a cruise.
If you’re looking to explore the real whitewashed chapel and beach coves used in the film, Seabourn offers the opportunity to visit not only one but both islands. Skíathos was where many outdoor scenes in the first film were shot, including the Old Port, where Sophie’s fathers meet for the first time.
Skopelos is where you will find the chapel of Agios Ioannis, where Mamma Mia’s iconic wedding scene was shot, which is just as beautiful in real life. You’ll have to scale the craggy clifftop to get there, but the views at the top will more than make up for it! If you’re an ABBA fan, what better destination for a honeymoon cruise?
Middle-earth may be one of the most incredible fictitious lands imaginable, and for many, it’s also one of the most anticipated film locations to visit. Located in the heart of the Waikato region in New Zealand, you can visit Hobbiton and see where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings, this is the one attraction to rule them all.
Set sail with Oceania Cruises and bring the magic alive on its Hobbiton Movie Set excursion. Explore to your heart’s content, visiting iconic sites like the Party Tree and Green Dragon Inn. JRR Tolkien’s tales will feel more real than ever at the 44 Hobbit Holes, each with magnificent details you will immediately recognise from the big screen.
Dubrovnik dazzles year-round, and its incredible city walls might be extra exciting if you’re a Game of Thrones fan. This iconic setting has formed the backdrop for many of the show’s dramatic scenes, and guests who step off at the port and explore its historic city will feel as if they’ve wandered into the show itself.
Sailing with Emerald Yacht Cruises, you’ll have plenty of time to soak up the spectacular architecture and explore Dubrovnik’s medieval walls on an immersive port visit. There’s no better way to experience the setting for King’s Landing and enjoy everything that Croatia has to offer.
Jordan is one of the undeniable treasures of exploring the Middle East, and the ancient site of Petra is certainly the star of the show. This hidden city has enticed movie-makers for generations, and it’s no surprise George Lucas chose the iconic Treasury building as the exterior for the Temple of the Sun in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Fans visit in droves to see the location of the film’s iconic reveal shot, and Azamara Cruises makes visiting Petra simple. Just a hat’s throw away from the port of Aqaba, cruisers don’t need to go far to visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and be mesmerised by the blushing pink sandstone and awe-inducing architecture.
It was one of 2025’s biggest movies and one of the most action-packed sequels of all time, and now you can dive into the fun, Tom Cruise-style, on your next cruise itinerary. Key sequences of this blockbuster were shot on location in Aurlandsfjord, located near Flåm, one of the most visited ports in the Norwegian Fjords.
If you’ve explored the fjords before, an itinerary spent searching for your favourite film sets might just be the step up you’ve been looking for. Once you’ve explored Aurlandsfjord, why not carry on to Svalbard, where even more scenes were filmed? You have plenty of cruise line options here, including Viking Ocean Cruises and Silversea.
2026 will go down in cinema history as one of the best years, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a big reason why. Filmed across some of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular destinations, the film is a testament to practical effects and on-location shooting, so you can be sure the real-life places visited by Odysseus and his mythological mates will be just as impressive in person.
You’ve sailed Southern Europe before, but never like this. On itineraries around Sicily, you can visit the island’s volcanic Aeolian Islands, which Nolan used to represent the island of Aeolia, and look out for the Favignana fortress, the spectacular home of Odysseus and Penelope. Cruise lines like Cunard and Celebrity Cruises offer these routes, plus an excellent range of excursions.
Book your next cruise getaway with all the major cruise lines available at Bolsover Cruise Club. If you need help booking a cruise, please don’t hesitate to contact us. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.
