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A written tour of Emerald Sakara | ROL Cruise

A written tour of Emerald Sakara

A detailed written tour of Emerald Sakara, explaining the public spaces and cabins available

21 Nov 2025

Celebrity Xcel officially sets sail | ROL Cruise Blog

Celebrity Xcel officially sets sail

Celebrity Cruises’ newest addition sets sail

21 Nov 2025

What’s included in the price of a river cruise? | ROL Cruise

What’s included in the price of a river cruise?

A clear, easy-to-follow guide that highlights exactly what you can expect from the price of a river cruise

19 Nov 2025

Oceania Cruises unveils details of Sonata | ROL Cruise

Oceania Cruises unveils details of Sonata

Sonata will be the first ship in the line’s all-new Sonata Class

17 Nov 2025

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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ROL Named One of the Best Companies | ROL Cruise

ROL Cruise Named One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For 2025

ROL Cruise earned second place on the prestigious Top 100 list

17 Nov 2025

Five popular 2026 Christmas cruises | ROL Cruise Blog

Five popular 2026 Christmas cruises

A festive escape like no other awaits

17 Nov 2025

Oceania Cruises christens its newest ship, Allura | ROL Cruise

Oceania Cruises christens its newest ship, Allura

Allura has officially been christened with a dazzling Miami pierside ceremony

14 Nov 2025

How to spend a day in New York | ROL Cruise Blog

New York: 1 day, 3 ways

Things to do in New York

14 Nov 2025

A foodies guide to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | ROL Cruise Blog

A foodies guide to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

An overview of the delectable food options available across Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet

12 Nov 2025

A Q&A with our CEO, Rosie Cairns | ROL Cruise

A Q&A with our CEO, Rosie Cairns

Rosie Cairns shares her career journey, from Sales Consultant to CEO

10 Nov 2025

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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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