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What is full board cruising? | ROL Cruise Blog

What is full board cruising?

We explore what full-board cruising typically includes, helping you decide if it’s the perfect option for your holiday.

17 Dec 2024

Exploring Antarctica on an expedition cruise | ROL Cruise Blog

A day in the life: Exploring Antarctica on an expedition cruise

Join ROL Cruise team member Amber as she recounts a day exploring Antarctica with HX

16 Dec 2024

6 historic cities to see in Croatia | ROL Cruise Blog

6 historic cities to see in Croatia

Discover the fascinating history and beauty of these 6 iconic cities in Croatia

13 Dec 2024

Belfast food guide | ROL Cruise Blog

Belfast food guide: The best restaurants in Belfast

Discover the best restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner in LA

12 Dec 2024

A female solo traveller looking out on Arches National Park

The best cruise lines for solo travellers

Get ready to sail the seven seas solo

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Fred. Olsen awarded Best for Solo Travellers | ROL Cruise Blog

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines awarded Best for Solo Travellers

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been awarded Best for Solo Travellers by Cruise Critic

11 Dec 2024

Where to stay in Newcastle before your cruise | ROL Cruise Blog

Where to stay in Newcastle before your cruise

Four of the best Newcastle hotels to stay in before your cruise

10 Dec 2024

Bars and lounges onboard Borealis | ROL Cruise Blog

Bars and lounges onboard Borealis

A look at Borealis’ bars and lounges

09 Dec 2024

Jane Archer: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas | ROL Cruise Blog

Jane Archer: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Join Jane as she looks forward to cruising in 2025

06 Dec 2024

Dining options on Ambition | ROL Cruise Blog

Dining options on Ambition

Discover Ambition’s incredible range of complimentary and speciality dining options

05 Dec 2024

The best time to cruise to Japan | ROL Cruise Blog

The best time to cruise to Japan

A month-by-month guide on the best time to visit Japan

04 Dec 2024

Adelaide, Australia

10 things you didn’t know about Adelaide

UK's Cruise Ports

A list of the UK’s main cruise ports

Couple dining alfresco on Sky Princess

Dining options on Sky Princess

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