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Very helpful team

Very helpful team. Readily available to give information and quick to respond to enquiries. I feel reassured that my holiday is in good hands. I would definitely book my next cruise with Bolsover Cruise Club.

Date of experience : March 16, 2024

BOLSOVER is the BEST

We found Bolsover by being recommended after our first ever cruise . As a result we always go to them for advice and then follow their recommendations. After many cruises we have never been let down and will continue to support any review about them vigorously. Thank you Bolsover.

Date of experience : March 24, 2024

Retirement cruise to Australia

I was hoping to book a memorable retirement cruise to visit my nephew in Australia . Emma looked and priced up various options for our journey home from Sydney.. Queensland Brisbane Vietnam Dubai n uk 🇬🇧. We were updated on all the options and days in each stop off and the flight times n pick ups . I have booked numerous cruises with Bolsover and will continue to do so .

Date of experience : March 22, 2024

This is our fourth cruise with…

This is our fourth cruise with Bolsover, we have been to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Greece and our latest cruise is to Australia. Each time we have had excellent service. Each member of the team is happy to assist you with any questions or queries you may have and also try to offer you the best price available. It is so easy, just pick up the phone and you can speak to a member of the team who is knowledgeable and friendly, especially if you have never cruised before. We would definitely recommend Bolsover Cruises and would always choose them for all our future cruises. Thank you.

The only place to book your cruise.

Excellent service with knowledgeable staff who take great care in making your cruise a memorable one. Laura Anderson our cruise coordinator was brilliant and made the whole booking process stress free. We only book our cruises through Bolsover Cruise Club and can’t recommend them enough.

Date of experience : March 15, 2024

Another Great Experience

Bolsover Cruise Club's staff are very knowledgeable and professional, we have now booked 4 cruises using their services. I feel it is a company that can be trusted and relied upon. We have seen 3 different Cruise Experts and on this occasion our meeting was with Olivia, who was courteous, friendly and engaging

Date of experience : March 23, 2024

Can’t thank you enough

Can’t thank you enough, as first time cruisers Darcy was so helpful on the phone sorted everything out for us, giving us the confidence and advice regarding our cruise Thank you again regards Julie

We came to book a cruise

We came to book a cruise, Ada was fantastic in looking after us, nothing was too much trouble for her, she was excellent in sorting the cruise out that we required, I had to ring her back about car parking in Southampton and Ada sorted that out for me as well, also Ada said if I had any more problems don`t be afraid to give me a ring, Ada is a credit to the company Thank you Mrs Mavis Weaver

Date of experience : March 20, 2024

First class service

I have just booked my first cruise later in the year through Bolsover Cruise Club. From the first meeting with Kristina and subsequent conversations/emails, the service and information supplied has been excellent. Nothing was too much trouble, always answered my queries promptly.

Date of experience : March 13, 2024

Very efficient and knowledgible staff

The sales person we contacted was very courteous efficient and very easy to deal with. She sorted us out with both the cruise and cabin we preferred. The whole experience was a pleasure rather than a chore.

Date of experience : March 21, 2024

I like having a named person to deal…

I like having a named person to deal with. This is unusual in today's dealings with companies. I was recommended by other passengers on my cruise to use Bolsover as I had been disappointed by another company.

Great first impression! Well done!

This was our first interaction with Bolsover CC and our first booked cruise! Emma was recommended to us and did not disappoint with her flexibility and efficiency in sorting out our cruise! Emma went above and beyond in contacting me as and when I was available! Great first impression and would highly recommend! Well done!

Date of experience : March 19, 2024

Faith was excellent

Faith was excellent, very patient and extremely helpful. We booked our cruise and extras easily with Faith and she gave us good advice. Would highly recommend Bolsover Cruise Club

Tailored the trip to my needs making it…

Tailored the trip to my needs making it the holiday of a lifetime. All transfers worked perfectly and would never book with any other cruise company .

Date of experience : March 04, 2024

Excellent service again. Wouldn't book anywhere else

Bolsover always give excellent service. They are efficient. They do what they say and when they say. We always book with them and wouldn't book anywhere else. Thank you again

We haven't cruised for a long time and…

We haven't cruised for a long time and you had been recommenced by many friends. Your cruise administrators were brilliant at explaining the cruise that we wanted to book in great detail and went over and above the call and duty to help us.

Date of experience : March 12, 2024

The telephone link was clear and the agents helpful

The telephone link was clear and although it said there was a delay it stated my position in the queue and there wasn't a long wait. The company was helpful in extending the time I had to pay for my holiday by a couple of days but did become a bit impatient on the deadline day. I missed their call in the morning and before I got a chance to get back to them they had contacted my friend who panicked because she thought I must be ill.

Date of experience : March 08, 2024

Really helpful and informative…

Really helpful and informative consultants. Not at all sales pushy and did a lot of extra work and adjustments to provide a perfect holiday. Special mention to kleo and Bella

P&O cruise booking for May 2025 on Arvia.

Pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful staff to easily guide you through the booking process. Follow up emails keep you updated with the process and they are always there for help in the future.

Quick and easy booking over the phone

My friends and I are solo travellers and have been looking for a cruise where we could all travel on the same voyage but with our own separate cabins. Bolsover had an offer which was competitively priced without the normal doubling of the price per passenger for single occupancy of a double cabin. Evie completed my booking quickly and easily over the phone and my friends were able to book easily too with all our bookings linked so that the cruise line knows were are a small party.

Date of experience : March 18, 2024

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Very helpful team

Very helpful team. Readily available to give information and quick to respond to enquiries. I feel reassured that my holiday is in good hands. I would definitely book my next cruise with Bolsover Cruise Club.

Date of experience : 16 March 2024

BOLSOVER is the BEST

We found Bolsover by being recommended after our first ever cruise . As a result we always go to them for advice and then follow their recommendations. After many cruises we have never been let down and will continue to support any review about them vigorously. Thank you Bolsover.

Date of experience : 24 March 2024

Retirement cruise to Australia

I was hoping to book a memorable retirement cruise to visit my nephew in Australia . Emma looked and priced up various options for our journey home from Sydney.. Queensland Brisbane Vietnam Dubai n uk 🇬🇧. We were updated on all the options and days in each stop off and the flight times n pick ups . I have booked numerous cruises with Bolsover and will continue to do so .

Date of experience : 22 March 2024

This is our fourth cruise with…

This is our fourth cruise with Bolsover, we have been to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Greece and our latest cruise is to Australia. Each time we have had excellent service. Each member of the team is happy to assist you with any questions or queries you may have and also try to offer you the best price available. It is so easy, just pick up the phone and you can speak to a member of the team who is knowledgeable and friendly, especially if you have never cruised before. We would definitely recommend Bolsover Cruises and would always choose them for all our future cruises. Thank you.

The only place to book your cruise.

Excellent service with knowledgeable staff who take great care in making your cruise a memorable one. Laura Anderson our cruise coordinator was brilliant and made the whole booking process stress free. We only book our cruises through Bolsover Cruise Club and can’t recommend them enough.

Date of experience : 15 March 2024

Another Great Experience

Bolsover Cruise Club's staff are very knowledgeable and professional, we have now booked 4 cruises using their services. I feel it is a company that can be trusted and relied upon. We have seen 3 different Cruise Experts and on this occasion our meeting was with Olivia, who was courteous, friendly and engaging

Date of experience : 23 March 2024

Can’t thank you enough

Can’t thank you enough, as first time cruisers Darcy was so helpful on the phone sorted everything out for us, giving us the confidence and advice regarding our cruise Thank you again regards Julie

We came to book a cruise

We came to book a cruise, Ada was fantastic in looking after us, nothing was too much trouble for her, she was excellent in sorting the cruise out that we required, I had to ring her back about car parking in Southampton and Ada sorted that out for me as well, also Ada said if I had any more problems don`t be afraid to give me a ring, Ada is a credit to the company Thank you Mrs Mavis Weaver

Date of experience : 20 March 2024

First class service

I have just booked my first cruise later in the year through Bolsover Cruise Club. From the first meeting with Kristina and subsequent conversations/emails, the service and information supplied has been excellent. Nothing was too much trouble, always answered my queries promptly.

Date of experience : 13 March 2024

Very efficient and knowledgible staff

The sales person we contacted was very courteous efficient and very easy to deal with. She sorted us out with both the cruise and cabin we preferred. The whole experience was a pleasure rather than a chore.

Date of experience : 21 March 2024

I like having a named person to deal…

I like having a named person to deal with. This is unusual in today's dealings with companies. I was recommended by other passengers on my cruise to use Bolsover as I had been disappointed by another company.

Great first impression! Well done!

This was our first interaction with Bolsover CC and our first booked cruise! Emma was recommended to us and did not disappoint with her flexibility and efficiency in sorting out our cruise! Emma went above and beyond in contacting me as and when I was available! Great first impression and would highly recommend! Well done!

Date of experience : 19 March 2024

Faith was excellent

Faith was excellent, very patient and extremely helpful. We booked our cruise and extras easily with Faith and she gave us good advice. Would highly recommend Bolsover Cruise Club

Tailored the trip to my needs making it…

Tailored the trip to my needs making it the holiday of a lifetime. All transfers worked perfectly and would never book with any other cruise company .

Date of experience : 04 March 2024

Excellent service again. Wouldn't book anywhere else

Bolsover always give excellent service. They are efficient. They do what they say and when they say. We always book with them and wouldn't book anywhere else. Thank you again

We haven't cruised for a long time and…

We haven't cruised for a long time and you had been recommenced by many friends. Your cruise administrators were brilliant at explaining the cruise that we wanted to book in great detail and went over and above the call and duty to help us.

Date of experience : 12 March 2024

The telephone link was clear and the agents helpful

The telephone link was clear and although it said there was a delay it stated my position in the queue and there wasn't a long wait. The company was helpful in extending the time I had to pay for my holiday by a couple of days but did become a bit impatient on the deadline day. I missed their call in the morning and before I got a chance to get back to them they had contacted my friend who panicked because she thought I must be ill.

Date of experience : 08 March 2024

Really helpful and informative…

Really helpful and informative consultants. Not at all sales pushy and did a lot of extra work and adjustments to provide a perfect holiday. Special mention to kleo and Bella

P&O cruise booking for May 2025 on Arvia.

Pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful staff to easily guide you through the booking process. Follow up emails keep you updated with the process and they are always there for help in the future.

Quick and easy booking over the phone

My friends and I are solo travellers and have been looking for a cruise where we could all travel on the same voyage but with our own separate cabins. Bolsover had an offer which was competitively priced without the normal doubling of the price per passenger for single occupancy of a double cabin. Evie completed my booking quickly and easily over the phone and my friends were able to book easily too with all our bookings linked so that the cruise line knows were are a small party.

Date of experience : 18 March 2024

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STATEROOMS & SUITES

All for one and room for all, top-notch amenities spacious accommodations.

Our staterooms are designed with every type of guest in mind. Whether you’re sailing with your significant other, your family, a group of friends, or traveling solo — we’ve got the perfect room to accommodate your party and budget. Take your pick from Interior or Ocean View rooms, Balcony staterooms, or spacious Suites. You can even connect rooms allowing you to stay together with extended family or friends. The options are endless, and the comfort is always guaranteed.

Interior Staterooms

Our interior staterooms include a wide array of amenities for your whole family to enjoy..

Ocean View Staterooms

Savor the seaside and snapshots of landscapes from shore to shore..

Balcony Staterooms

Claim your slice of paradise with balcony views just outside your door. .

Suite Staterooms

Enjoy expansive accommodations that take luxury to the next level. .

Dedicated stateroom attendant

Daily cleaning service

Exclusive bedding collection

Stateroom climate control

Ample closet and storage

In-room HD-TV

In-room safe for valuables

Deluxe toiletries: shampoo, conditioner & body wash

AND MUCH MORE…

Enhanced room service

Voom High-Speed Wifi

Laundry & dry-cleaning

Movies on-demand

YOUR PLACE, YOUR SPACE

You’ll never find a shortage of unbelievable room options. From romantic couples staterooms to spacious family suites, you’ll find just what you’re looking for to complement the adventure of a lifetime. Take a virtual tour to get a better look at our stateroom collection call dibs on your just-right space.

Accessible Interior

Promenade view interior, central park view interior, spacious ocean view, spacious ocean view balcony*, royal suite, grand suite, owner's suite, aquatheater suite.

ROOM TO UNWIND

There’s so much to do each day and night. But somewhere in between it all, you’ll want to relax, unwind, and enjoy some “me time.” When choosing your ideal cruise ship stateroom, first consider how much space you need, and which amenities are most important to you. We’ve broken it down to help you decide which stateroom fits your vacation needs.

FAMILY STATEROOMS

When traveling with your family, space is always on your mind. A cozy Interior Room is our most budget-friendly option, and we offer Spacious Interiors, along with connecting rooms to accommodate larger families. The range of ultra-spacious cruise rooms across categories spans all the way up to our new Ultimate Family Townhouse — three stories that elevate the way you stay and play.

STATEROOM FOR COUPLES

If you’re planning a getaway for you and a special someone, we’ve got a range of cruise suites to serve as a romantic backdrop. A private balcony, luxurious bedding and in-suite dining are just a few of the upgraded amenities you’ll enjoy. And if it’s extra pampering you seek, be sure to save time for a relaxing service at  Vitality Spa℠ .

SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR GROUPS

Looking for the perfect stateroom for you and your crew? When traveling with a group of friends, there are many options to choose from. Each category has options that offer maximum space to spread out. From Spacious Interior rooms to Ultra Spacious Ocean View rooms, to our top of the line Villa Suite with four bedrooms.

AWE INSPIRING ACCOMMODATIONS ELEVATE YOUR SUITE STAY

Customized adventures, exclusive access and inclusive amenities. Luxury cruise suite accommodations on Royal Caribbean elevate every aspect of your adventure. From full-size tubs in Junior suites to 24-hour room service in Owner Suites and dedicated check-in for Royal Suite class, it’s little details you’d expect — plus elevated experiences you may have never imagined.

THE SUITE LIFE  

Level up your vacation with a spacious suite. Choose between an intimate Junior Suite with great views, or a Grand Suite featuring a bedroom, living area and private balcony. And if you’re looking for the ultimate suite to complement an unforgettable adventure, opt for the Owners Suite loaded with extra added perks.  

ROYAL SUITE CLASS

In Royal Suite Class — available on Oasis Class and select Quantum Class ships —every detail is thought of, so you won’t have to lift a finger. Sea, Sky and Star tiers include perks that range from exclusive spaces and venues to a Royal Genie or Concierge who will craft VIP experiences just for you — and more.

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY SUITES

In the Ultimate Family Suite , you don’t even have to leave your stateroom to enjoy the thrills. Kids have their own in-suite slides and private game room. Plus there’s plenty of perks for parents too, like a private balcony jacuzzi. And our biggest suite ever, the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Icon of the Seas℠  maxes memories across three levels.

Accessible staterooms OUR GUESTS ARE ALWAYS OUR PRIORITY

All our ships have staterooms designed to accommodate guests with mobility disabilities and other disabilities that require the features of an accessible stateroom. Accessible staterooms range from 159 square feet to 298 square feet, and offer a five-foot turning radius in sleeping areas, plus bathrooms and sitting areas for easy maneuverability.

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Scoring a fantastic upgrade is easy! Simply browse through stateroom options and select the amount you’re willing to pay the upgrade. Then, you’ll be notified via email if your bid was accepted. From Ocean View and Balcony staterooms to the most expansive suites at sea, the possibilities are endless.

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Wondering if you should pick a stateroom that’s forward or aft? We’ve got you covered.

Planning to spend your sea days by the pool? Or maybe you’re most excited about a particular specialty restaurant. Depending on where you plan to spend most of your time, you may have a preference of which venue or part of the ship you prefer to call home. Deck plans vary by ship and can be a helpful tool for picking your stateroom.

If you’re motion sensitive, you’ll want to choose a stateroom that’s lower to the water line and closer to the center of the ship. Layout and location varies by ship, so be sure to check your specific sailing and itinerary.

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P&O Cruises Caribbean getaways are the perfect antidote to winter blues – they whisk you off to sun, sea and sand and they never break the bank! Win, win!

Across 2023, 2024 and 2025 P&O Cruises – available to book via travel agent Bolsover Cruise Club – have an exciting array of Caribbean cruises to choose from, whether you want to sail the tropical islands on a fly cruise or take a transatlantic voyage from the UK.

Hike St Lucia’s volcanic Pitons, explore Antigua’s 18th-century Nelson’s Dockyard, sip rum as you explore a historic distillery, snorkel in Barbados’ turquoise waters, trace the steps of the Arawak Indians…the opportunities are endless on Caribbean cruises with P&O Cruises .

Plus, with evenings and overnight stays on the majority of Caribbean fly-cruises, you’ll have even longer to absorb each culture .

As for which P&O ships go to the Caribbean, both Britannia and newest P&O Cruises ship Arvia have sailings up for grabs so you can decide which voyage best work for you!

We’ve rounded up 8 of the best P&O Caribbean cruise deals…

P&O Cruises Caribbean holidays 2023

Caribbean cruise deals Book a Select Price holiday and you’ll bag extra onboard spending money when you book by September 4, 2023 10% deposit

When: November 18, 2023 Duration: 14 nights Where: Antiga | St Kitts | Martinique | St Lucia | Barbados | Tortola | Dominican Republic | St Maarten | Antigua Ship: Arvia Price: From £1,286 pp

When: December 9, 2023 Duration: 14 nights Where: Barbados | Tortola | Dominican Republic | St Maarten | Antigua | St Kitts | Martinique | St Lucia | Barbados Ship: Arvia Price: From £1,187 pp

P&O Cruises Caribbean holidays 2024

When: January 19, 2024 Duration: 14 nights Where: Barbados | Tortola | Dominican Republic | St Maarten | Antigua | St Kitts | Martinique | St Lucia | Barbados Ship: Arvia Price: From £1,385 pp

When: March 22, 2024 Duration: 14 nights Where: Barbados | St Lucia | St Kitts | Antigua | Pont Delgada, Azores | Southampton, UK Ship: Britannia Price: From £1,138pp

Caribbean Transatlantic

When: October 25, 2024 Duration: 15 nights Where: Southampton, UK | Tenerife | St Maarten | St Kitts | St Lucia | Barbados Ship: Arvia Price: From £1,365 pp

Eastern Caribbean

When: November 30 2024 Duration: 14 nights Where: Barbados | Curaçao | Kingstown, St Vincent | Grenada | St Lucia | Antigua | Barbados Ship: Britannia Price: From £1,405 pp

P&O Cruises Caribbean holidays 2025

When: January 18, 2025 Duration: 7 nights Where: Barbados | Martinique | St Kitts | Tortola | St Maarten | Antigua Ship: Arvia Price: From £1,365 pp

When: February 8, 2025 Duration: 7 nights Where: Antigua | Grenada | St Lucia | Barbados Ship: Arvia Price: From £1,415 pp

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Where will Royal Caribbean build its next beach club for cruisers? We just found out

One of the cruise industry's most well-known brands is adding a private beach club to the growing list of cruise line-operated destinations set to open in the next two years.

Royal Caribbean plans to debut the Royal Beach Club Cozumel in 2026. It will be the line's first exclusive area in Mexico, offering what the line says will be the "ultimate beach day," featuring swim-up bars, family-friendly pools, private cabanas, activities like snorkeling and kayaking, and more.

Foodies will also be in luck, as the beach club will house a dedicated restaurant and a street market, a bar and lounge area with incredible views, and hands-on cooking classes and tequila tastings.

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The addition of a new port option in Cozumel — a frequent stop on Western Caribbean cruises — means passengers have a bit more variety when they sail from Galveston , Texas, where Royal Caribbean recently built a new terminal. Although the port has recently gained popularity , with Royal Caribbean and several other lines homeporting ships there, itinerary choices are limited — a topic that came up for discussion during the 2023 President's Cruise on Allure of the Seas .

When passengers in the audience of a special Q&A session with Royal Caribbean president and CEO Michael Bayley asked about the potential for a private island in the area, Bayley alluded to its being a possibility.

"Ooh. What a great idea," Bayley said during the Q&A. "Can there be a private island for cruisers out of Texas for a seven-day cruise? It's a great idea. I would love to say more, but I cannot. But I can tell you I completely agree with that idea. It's a great idea. It's on our wish list of things that we're going to get done at some point."

It appears that "at some point" is now.

"Now is the perfect time to announce the next iteration of this [Royal Beach Club] collection with Royal Beach Club Cozumel," Bayley said in a statement from the line sharing details of the beach club. "Cozumel is an incredible destination, and the beach club will perfectly complement all the island has to offer as an experience that combines familiar Royal Caribbean touches with the spirit of Mexico, alongside amenities and activities for every type of vacationer."

The Royal Beach Club Cozumel is Royal Caribbean's second Royal Beach Club. It follows the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which is set to open in the Bahamas in 2025. The line also operates private island Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas (which has two private beaches of its own, the Coco Beach Club and Hideaway Beach) and destination Labadee on the island of Haiti.

Royal Caribbean joins Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line on the list of cruise lines poised to launch new private destinations. Disney will unveil new venture Lighthouse Point on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera in June 2024, and Carnival will open Celebration Key on the island of Grand Bahama in 2025.

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Shortlist announced for Cruise Stars Awards

The shortlist for the 2018 Cruise Stars Awards has been announced.

The awards – organised by Real Response Media – shine a spotlight on the brightest and best talent in the cruise holiday sector, with a focus on the ‘ones to watch’.

First conceived in 2016 as the Rising Stars Awards for under 35s, the success of previous years has led to the addition of new categories and a lifting of the age restriction.

Categories include sales, marketing and management across cruise lines and travel agents, and this year we are recognising and rewarding outstanding regional travel agents across the country.

Colette Doyle, editor of Cruise Trade News , said: “The Cruise Stars Awards pay tribute to all the hard-working agents who, day in, day out, are selling cruise to more people than ever before.

“They are a crucial part of why the industry is booming and are helping to expand the reach of cruising to new customers and a different age demographic.”

Finalists will attend a prestigious lunchtime event at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms on 16 November, with winners receiving industry-wide recognition, as well as the opportunity to be featured in Cruise Trade News during 2019.

Shortlist as follows:

Cruise Line Management Star

• Elaine Gillard – Crystal Cruises
• Nicki Lewis – Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Cruise Line PR & Marketing Star

• Natalie Billington – MSC Cruises
• Helena Gale-Hasleham – Scenic & Emerald Waterways
• Rebecca Jones – Cruise & Maritime Voyages
• Charlotte Mitchell – Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
• Terri Overett – Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
• Carly Perkins – Holland America Line & Seabourn
• Lewis Quigley – Scenic & Emerald Waterways
• Georgia Mae Tarrant – AmaWaterways

Cruise Line Rising Star

• Chloe Bromige – Avalon Waterways
• Lucy Harris – Holland America Line & Seabourn
• Georgia Mae Tarrant – AmaWaterways

Cruise Line Sales Star

• Alyshia Bartlett – MSC Cruises
• Louise Craddock – Oceania Cruises
• James Howlett – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
• Laura Montalban – MSC Cruises
• Leah Williams – Oceania Cruises

National Travel Agent Sales Star

• Megan Bettis – ROL Cruise
• Poppy Outram – Bolsover Cruise Club
• Trevor Ridler – Baldwins Travel
• Matthew Sole – Kuoni
• Chloe Williams – Bolsover Cruise Club

New to Cruise Champion

• Rebecca Allen – Ponders Travel
• Lee Ashton – TUI Bolton Superstore
• Mark Bilton – Kuoni
• John Ferguson – Thorne Travel
• Lindsay Forder – Cruise Direction
• Samantha Voce – Hays Travel

Regional Travel Agent Sales Star

London and Southeast

• Daniel Hammond – GoCruise
• Farley Shelkin – Dagenham Travel

Midlands and East of England

• Emma Short – Cruise 1st
• Lee Ashton – TUI: Bolton Superstore
• Laura Cuthbert – World Travel Holdings UK
• Jack Kay – Cruise 1st
• Matthew Kerr – Barrhead Travel

Travel Agent Management Star

• Matt Fediw – Cruise Direction
• Beth Holland – ROL Cruise
• Anna Perrott – Travelbag
• Lauren Wood – World Travel Holdings UK

Travel Agent Marketing Star

• Nathalie Avis – Bolsover Cruise Club
• Harish Mesuria – Forever Cruises
• Liz Sullivan – Eagle Travel

Travel Agent Rising Star

Find out more information about the awards and how to attend here .

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I've been on 2 ultra-luxury cruise ships — endless caviar and free flights make the $685 per day worth it

• The cruise industry's  new ultra-luxury ships  could be worth the expensive fares.
• Wealthy cruisers get high-end amenities like complimentary flights, caviar, and wine.
• Luxury small-ship cruising has becoming increasingly popular. 

Say goodbye to questionable lunch buffets and tiny, windowless cabins. On ultra-luxury cruises , travelers get mountains of caviar, roundtrip business-class flights, and floating Rolex stores.

When you think of a cruise, you might picture the giant ships run by companies like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. On these family-friendly floating resorts, activities like go-kart tracks, waterparks, and virtual reality arcades are commonplace.

On smaller, more expensive cruises, these large and loud amenities are replaced with peace, quiet, and foie gras.

Cruises are generally considered an affordable vacation option, with necessities like food and a cabin included in the base fare.

However, many mass-market cruise companies are increasingly following the budget airline model : Charge a cheap fare and pile up plenty of irresistible pay-to-play amenities.

Travelers could easily accidentally blow past their budget by the end of the vacation.

But guests luxuriate on high-end cruises, many of which are all-inclusive and don't have this problem.

Sure, luxury cruises have a higher base fare. But you'll never have to reach for your wallet once on board.

That's about as stress-free as you can get with a vacation.

"I'd rather have a few empty beds and get the right guests at the right price," Michael Ungerer, CEO of MSC Group's new luxury cruise line , Explora Journeys, told Business Insider in 2023. "Most of [the amenities] are already included, so we don't have to upsell."

After going on two luxury cruise ships, I now understand why so many wealthy travelers are splurging on these vacations at sea.

In 2023, I spent one night on Explora Journeys' Explora I while it was docked in New York and three nights on Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Grandeur while it sailed roundtrip from Miami. Both were complimentary non-revenue events for travel agents and media.

Seven Seas Grandeur's least expensive 2024 cruise is a seven-night roundtrip Miami voyage in December, starting at $4,800 per person — about $685 per day. (Travelers can book their own flights and pre-cruise hotels for a discounted fare.)

Meanwhile, Explora I's most affordable itinerary is a $3,030-per-person, 10-night November sailing from Barcelona to Bridgetown, Barbados.

Expensive? Yes. But on a cruise, money buys happiness.

On both ships, the fare includes complimentary bottles of Champagne, WiFi, endless alcoholic beverages, and access to the spa.

With Regent Seven Seas, pre-cruise hotels, every on board restaurant, flights to and from the ship (business class if international), and most excursions are also included.

Ironically, a higher price means a smaller ship.

The 922-guest Explora I stands at 813 feet and 63,900 gross-tons. The 746-guest Seven Seas Grandeur is smaller at 735 feet-long and 55,000 gross-tons.

To compare, Royal Caribbean's most popular and the world's largest cruise ship, the 7,600-guest Icon of the Seas , is a casual 1,196 feet long and 248,663 gross tons.

We’ll likely never see Icon of the Seas’ waterslides and theme park amenities across Regent Seven Seas' or Explora’s fleet.

But small ships have two big benefits: exclusivity and the ability to fit in more desirable ports.

The Grandeur is scheduled to sail to destinations like Oranjestad, Aruba, and Castries, Saint Lucia, while Explora I is planned for Hawaii and Casablanca, Morocco.

Icon of the Seas is exclusively sailing in the Caribbean this year.

Luxury ships still have some traditional amenities like pools, restaurants, and bars — just with an upscale flair, of course.

Instead of arcades, Explora I and Seven Seas Grandeur have cigar lounges.

Instead of a kid's playground, the latter has a quiet library.

Even the drinking water is better: No need to travel to Erewhon to sip on crystal-infused water. Just head to Explora I's spa instead.

The devil (quiet references to quiet luxury) is in the ships’ details.

Explora I has the first Rolex store at sea. The Cartier boutique is right next door.

Up a few decks, travelers can workout at the Technogym Artis Line-supplied gym, where a treadmill costs $20,250 and an elliptical $15,500.

Meanwhile, Seven Seas Grandeur is decorated with 503 chandeliers and a $6 million art collection that includes several original Pablo Picasso pieces and a custom Fabergé egg.

As expected, the food on these luxury ships are comparable to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Both floating five-star resorts have lunch buffets of raw seafood, lobster tails, and crab legs.

For dinner on the Explora I, travelers can dine on the six restaurants' wagyu tataki, grilled octopus, and aged prime rib with potatoes and caviar.

The Seven Seas Grandeur's five restaurants all serve some form of black truffle, sturgeon caviar, or foie gras.

For a 10-night cruise, Regent Seven Seas says its new ship carries 1,200 pounds of lobster, 20 pounds of caviar, and 5,000 bottles of wine — the most pricey at $2,500.

Expensive food means expensive service: Like many high-end on-land restaurants, the hostess always offered me a black napkin when I wore dark pants.

Dinners of steak tartare, lobster, and wine were as commonplace as the scrambled eggs at the breakfast buffet.

And, they're free, according to the laws of " girl math ."

By the end of my second night on the Regent Seven Seas ship, "I'm tired of eating caviar" went from being a joke to a serious statement.

If we're stereotyping, cruise ship bars can be less-than-luxe.

But don't call Explora I's Lobby Bar, which looks like it came out of an actual hotel bar, "trashy." After all, its background music comes from the overhead Steinway piano.

Starbucks outposts are becoming increasingly popular on mass-market ships.

But wealthy cruisers don't get to wake up with green siren-decorated cups of caffeine.

Instead, Explora I and Seven Seas Grandeur have their own coffee shops serving delectable espresso-based drinks and a separate afternoon tea service.

Like the lack of mediocre coffee, travelers on these fine ships will never be stuck in a tiny windowless interior cabin.

The smallest stateroom on the 461-cabin Explora I starts at 377 square-feet and flexes high-end amenities like a Dyson hairdryer.

The 373 cabins on the Seven Seas Grandeur start a bit smaller at 307 square-feet. At least it comes with L'Occitane en Provence products.

Both options have walk-in closets, floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies. That's unheard of in the cheapest cabin on most mega-ships.

But one of the most pleasant differences between ultra-luxury and mid-tier cruises isn't in the amenities or dining.

It's the general ambiance.

Ultra-luxury ships aren't designed for cruising families with young children . The two ships didn't have cartoonish decor, loud lounges, or an unbearable number of children that could've kicked my fight-or-flight response.

Instead, the high-end vessels' common spaces were modern, mature, and relaxing.

If it seems like everyone you know has recently booked a cruise, you’d be correct.

Popular cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival have recently seen off-the-charts bookings.

The same applies to the industry's more niche and expensive peers — especially as travelers have increasingly splurged on luxurious vacations like small-ship cruising.

In February, Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Regent's parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings , said demand for its luxury brands has been "very high."

After eating caviar and black truffles for every dinner on the Grandeur, I now understand why.

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