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Themed cruises have become more and more common in recent years, with several cruise lines incorporating themed itineraries into their season programmes to give cruisers the opportunity to indulge their hobbies on the high seas.

Booking a family cruise is really exciting, but deciding on your accommodation can be tricky. There are lots of different staterooms on offer and choosing the ideal accommodation depends on several factors, including the size of your family and age of your children.

Cruising allows families to travel together and see the world in uninterrupted comfort. Spending quality time together as they sail from port to port, families can enjoy the excellent accommodation and facilities that cruise ships provide, without needing to worry about hotels or flights.

Solo cruising offers incredible cruising experiences for guests to enjoy on their own. A holiday style increasing in popularity year on year, solo cruises are offered by the biggest and best cruise lines in the world, but what is solo cruising, and what is the best cruise line for solo…

Here at Bolsover Cruise Club, we recommend checking which socket type is available on board your ship before you sail. We have put together a guide to plug sockets on cruise ships that provides you with information on all cruise lines and the socket types available in cabins on board.

Before heading out on your cruise, you might be wondering how much is included in your base cruise fare. It’s an important question because it means you can budget for your cruise holiday and get a clearer idea of which facilities you can make the most of during your voyage.

Fare inclusions vary between cruise lines, and in this Bolsover Cruise Club guide, we’ll cover some of the most common inclusions. See all the important information you need to know about what is included in a cruise fare​, from accommodation and dining to international flights.

All passengers are required to attend a safety procedure demonstration, known as a muster drill, within their first few hours on board. The muster drill lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and will always take place prior to the ship sailing.

Don’t forget to pack your elasticated trousers; a cruise holiday is bursting at the seams with dining options. Most ships feature main dining rooms, casual dining and a selection of speciality restaurants.

If you’re wondering what to do on a cruise ship, this Bolsover Cruise Club guide covers everything you need to know about life on board, from settling in to your room and exploring the ship to making the most of your days at sea.

Smokers and non-smokers alike may be interested to know what smoking policies are in place on cruises.

A key part of booking a cruise is choosing what cabin to go with. Every cruise line offers a range of different cabin options, each with its own perks and facilities, and the suitability of these for each guest will depend on a number of factors.