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Organising your first-ever luxury cruise experience is such an exciting process. Choosing, booking, and finally experiencing your first luxury cruise is something you’ll never forget, but you might have a few questions that are stopping you from getting started. What do you need to know about luxury cruises and luxury cruise lines before setting sail?
Read MoreAt Bolsover Cruise Club, we want you to feel confident ahead of your luxury voyage, so let’s cover everything you could possibly need to know about luxury cruises ahead of your holiday.
The key differences between luxury and standard cruises lie in the onboard guest experience. These cruises prioritise high-end dining and activities, and they dedicate resources to making every guest feel personally catered to. Butler services and higher crew-to-guest ratios make day-to-day sailing feel totally customised, and the standard of accommodation ensures everyone enjoys all-suite comfort.
Luxury cruise ships will also typically be smaller than mainline ships, carrying potentially as few as a couple of hundred passengers. This heightens the personal service on offer and ensures every guest feels seen throughout their voyage.
Luxury cruises tend to cost more than standard cruises, reflecting higher service standards and better amenities. We encourage you to speak with one of our Cruise Experts to discuss available prices, but it’s important to consider what these higher prices include.
In a typical all-inclusive luxury cruise package, you can expect the following at no extra charge:
The answer to this question will vary depending on the exact ship you’re sailing on. We recommend packing resort-casual attire for daytime on the ship – including trousers, t-shirts, polos, skirts, and blouses – and more formal options for the evenings, such as shirts, dresses, and sports jackets. In the evenings, most luxury cruise ships do not permit swimwear, shorts, hats or bare feet in dining areas.
Don’t worry, gratuities are typically included in luxury cruise fares. If you want to be sure this applies to your selected cruise, one of our Cruise Experts will be happy to double-check this for you.
While this might sound like there are rules to enjoying a luxury cruise, that isn’t the case at all. Instead, we recommend a few general guidelines to keep in mind as you sail. Most of these you will follow already without realising, but if you want to ensure a smooth first-time experience, remember to:
You don’t need to be an expert to select the best luxury cruise line as a first-time cruiser. We have all the industry know-how you need, so allow us to introduce you to some of the best in the business and suggest why they might be the best choice for your luxury sailing debut.
Get ready to book your next cruise getaway with all of the major cruise lines available here 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.
