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By Libby, Cruise & Stay Expert I had the pleasure of sailing onboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria for four nights on what was my very first cruise. Although I’ve been a member of the Cruise & Stay team for some time, I must admit that I didn’t quite know what to…

Our Cruise & Stay Expert Shauna recently sailed with Cunard for the first time. Here, she shares her first impressions of the cruise line after spending four nights on board Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton to Amsterdam. Wow, what a stunning ship! From the moment I stepped on board Queen…

A Cunard Transatlantic Cruise is traditional cruising’s most iconic voyage – but there are still some who wonder how on earth they will spend seven nights at sea. Worry not, with so much to do on board Queen Mary 2, you’ll certainly never be bored. Here are 20 things to do…

Emerald Princess is a popular ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, a 3,080-passenger vessel that’s explored some of the world’s most incredible destinations during her 15 years on the high seas. We recently experienced this Princess Cruises ship for ourselves – and here are just some of our personal highlights….

Chief Operations Officer Katie’s experience on board Rocky Mountaineer Every time we sell a Cruise & Stay holiday with a Rocky Mountaineer train journey included in the itinerary, I always get excited, because there is just something so special about this trip. So, when I got offered the chance to…

Discover Ambassador Cruise Line, including how many ships they have, the dress code, adults-only cruising and where they sail, with expert insight from Bolsover Cruise Club.

River Cruising Guide – An Introduction to River Cruising The popularity of river cruising has soared over recent years, as holidaymakers recognise the benefits of this slower pace of travel. If you’ve never considered a river cruise before, then what are you waiting for? We’ve put together just six of…

‘Reviewed by Senior Marketing Executive Sam’ I’m an 80’s baby, and have just had my first experience on a river cruise with Riviera Travel. I’d love to share my day-by-day experience with you first hand – I hope you enjoy it. Arrival in Amsterdam, with an overnight stay in port…

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…

Though it may hold a reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the world, there are plenty of free things to do in Paris that won’t cost you a penny. The port of Le Havre is a popular cruise destination in Northern Europe and located around 2.5 hours…

The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to wow your loved one with something a little more imaginative than a box of Milk Tray, a Valentine’s cruise could be the answer. Whether you want to spend the big day onboard a…

Cruising is all about discovering those destinations you can’t wait to return to time and time again – and among them is the little-known town of Nauplion in Greece. We know what you’re thinking. Greece has literally hundreds of places to visit, so what makes Nauplion so extra special? You’ve…