Bolsover Cruise Club Blog - Page 35

Hamburg has a history and identity tied inextricably to the sea, so there’s little wonder that the destination is a clear winner with cruisers, especially those looking to dip a toe in the water on a short cruise from Southampton. Germany’s second-largest city and biggest port has been a major…

Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has announced that it will make Dover a home port from March 2021. The expedition cruise line will offer four itineraries from Dover aboard MS Maud, with the 500-passenger ship sailing 15-day voyages to Norway and the Arctic in the summer and winter seasons, along with…

Norwegian Cruise Line has become one of the first cruise lines to reveal new safety measures resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Set to be implemented across the fleet once sailings resume, the protocols offer an insight into what measures cruisers can expect to be introduced in the coming months.  After…

We could all use some good news, so what better time to share that Bolsover Cruise Club has been recognised as one of the UK and Ireland’s top travel agents in the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2020 awards.  The TTG Top 50 power list is created by industry bible…

With our favourite Asian fusion food at sea off the menu for a little while longer, we’re recreating the flavours of Sindhu, a P&O Cruises favourite, at home. INGREDIENTS 600g boneless lamb rump or neck fillet 2.5cm piece of fresh ginger 6 cardamon pods 3 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tbsp…

There are many reasons why Palma proves such a tempting proposition as the departure point for Mediterranean itineraries. The sun warms the sandstone of its historic old town almost year-round and the harbour is never empty of boats, both owned by fishermen and chartered by those seeking solace on the bluest…

New P&O Cruises ship Iona is to leave the Meyer Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven shortly, bound for a final dry dock inspection in Rotterdam ahead of her official delivery to the cruise line.  Originally scheduled for completion in May, construction of the LNG-powered ship faced delays as a result of…

Portsmouth International Port has become the first UK port to install a thermal temperature scanner, designed for cruise operators to screen passengers. Claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK, the thermal scanning device uses a camera detection system to monitor the temperature of passengers as part…

The fact that we aren’t going anywhere means all we can think about is going everywhere. We can’t be the only ones. With more time on our hands, lots more, we’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of holiday dreaming and armchair travel. With more cruises cancelled for 2020, we’re looking…

While we’re at home and the Royal Princess crew are on board, cruise director Marcus (and a few special guests…) decided that now was as good a time as any to take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the fleet favourite. If you wondered what the Princess Cruises crew are…