Ship Spotlights - Page 6

I’ve always been a bit of a travel fanatic, and at the age of 27, I’m lucky to have seen some incredible destinations and stayed in some amazing hotels. Before starting my role at Bolsover Cruise Club two months ago, I’d never considered cruising as an option, and in all…

Silver Dawn is the latest ship to join the Silversea fleet, and our Cruise & Stay Expert Joseph was lucky enough to be invited on board. We asked him to highlight some of his favourite features of the six-star ship – and here’s what he said. *** Normally I’m only…

Details of the Queen Anne dining options have emerged, as Cunard reveals more information about their much-anticipated fourth ship. Guests can expect greater choice than ever on board, including everything from fine dining experiences to casual meals, light bites and spontaneous indulgences. Cunard’s signature afternoon tea will also be available…

New to cruising and new to Bolsover Cruise Club – our new Marketing Manager, Danny, was invited aboard the ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation to discover the gems of the Greek Isles.  Did he find them?  Read on to find out… Day 1 – Embarkation, Athens Having been sailing safely for a…

Celebrity Cruises are bringing their own – unique – ‘New Luxury’ to the seas, but how does it compare the six stars? Longtime ultra-luxury cruise lover, Katie Wilson, finds out…  After a long year off from cruising, you would think it a difficult decision to pick your first cruise back. This was…

First Impressions of Iona First impressions of Iona on the quayside were WOW! She was huge and gleaming in front of the dark stormy clouds of Southampton, which fortunately gave way to some British summer sunshine later in the day. We couldn’t wait to embark and were greeted with bagpipes…

Iona has arrived. After years in the making, the new P&O Cruises ship has debuted here on our very own shores ahead of her maiden voyage. We spent the week getting to know Iona before she welcomes you, her very first holidaymakers, and it’s safe to say she’s worth the…

On a cold morning in February, we did a hop, skip and jump over to the Mediterranean to join the welcome party for new Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship, Seven Seas Splendor. Our sales team leader, Linzi, tells us whether the luxury cruise ship lives upto her name… Seven Seas…

Everybody’s cruise ship needs are different. Cruise preferences range from seeking the best of fine dining to entertainment on tap, while others prioritise kids’ fun and games over a state-of-the-art gym. So in this series of handy cruise line guides we have suggestions for great ships to match your personality,…

Princess Cruises has announced its two newest ships Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess will feature a new jazz lounge, ‘Take 5’. Take 5 will be the only jazz theatre at sea with live performances, after-hours parties and take part in dance lessons. Themed music will also appear including: A Night…

Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced the appointment of Captain Wendy Williams as Master of Scarlet Lady.  Captain Wendy Williams will become the first Canadian woman to be captain of a ship for a major cruise brand when she takes the helm of Scarlet…

A two-day sailing from Southampton gave Cruise Expert Poppy Outram just enough time to put MSC Bellissima on trial. Safe to say the new MSC Cruises ship knocked her socks off – here’s why. MSC Bellissima Waiting to board the brand-new MSC Bellissima in Southampton for her hotly anticipated naming…