Cruise Advice

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?

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!

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…

Read my Emerald Azzurra review, from exceptional dining and personal service to the open bridge, Marina Deck and life aboard Emerald Cruises’ luxury yacht.

Our Social Media Executive Amber shares her Star Clipper review after sailing the Greek islands, from climbing the mast to hidden ports and life under sail.

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.

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

Your cruise is booked, the suite is chosen, and the countdown has begun. Then the dress code arrives, and you start wondering whether you’ll need a dinner jacket. Knowing what to wear on a luxury cruise is more straightforward than the terminology suggests, and most luxury lines are more relaxed today than their reputation implies.

It’s one of the most common concerns our Cruise Experts hear before departure, and they typically advise keeping it simple. That usually means packing a little less, but it also helps to know what the dress code actually asks for before the suitcase comes out.

Discover the world’s most luxurious river cruise ships, including Scenic, AmaWaterways, Viking, Emerald Cruises and Celebrity River Cruises.