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Featured Cruises for First-Time Cruisers

up to $1,580 onboard credit
Queen Mary 2's 2025 No-Fly Grand Caribbean

Queen Mary 2 11 Jan 2025 35 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Book with the Top Partner for Cunard*

No-fly cruising

Sail direct from Southampton*

Complimentary On Board Credit of up to $1,580, Car Parking OR Coach Transfers*

Itinerary: Southampton - Santa Cruz, Tenerife - Grenada, St. Georges - Bridgetown, Barbados - Castries, St. Lucia - Willemstad, Curacao - Roseau, Dominica - English Harbour, Antigua -...
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(full fare £2,999) Inside from £2,669pp

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up to $1,580 onboard credit
The No-Fly 2025 Eastern Caribbean Discovery

Queen Mary 2 08 Mar 2025 29 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Book with the Top Partner for Cunard*

No-fly cruising

Sail direct from Southampton*

Complimentary On Board Credit of up to $1,580, Car Parking OR Coach Transfers*

Itinerary: Southampton - New York, USA - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands U.S - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Castries, St. Lucia - Bridgetown, Barbados - Roseau, Dominica - Basseterre, St. Kitts -...
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(full fare £3,999) Balcony from £3,339pp FREE Upgrade from Oceanview^

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2024 No-Fly Canada & New England in the Fall

Sky Princess 15 Sep 2024 31 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Just a Low Deposit required to book*

Drinks, Wi-Fi & Gratuities Included*

FREE Oceanview to Balcony Stateroom Upgrades*

Exclusive Savings - Only available when booking with ROL Cruise*

Itinerary: Southampton, England - Corner Brook, Newfoundland - Saguenay, Canada - Quebec - Charlottetown - Sydney, Canada - Halifax, Nova Scotia - New York City, New York, USA - Newport,...
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(full fare £4,549) Inside from £4,069pp

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Popular First-Time Cruiser Destinations



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What is new to cruising?


New to cruise is for those that have never experienced the magic of a cruise holiday. Cruising has become one of the travel industry’s fastest-growing holiday types and it’s easy to see why.

There are so many reasons to choose a cruise for your next holiday. Cruising represents fantastic value for money - your cruise package will include accommodation, meals on board, entertainment, activities and social functions, use of all ship facilities, plus flights and transfers where applicable. What’s more, cruising is the most convenient way to see the world. No-fly cruises depart from a range of ports in the UK so it’s super easy to travel to and from your joining port. While fly cruises are organised by your chosen cruise line from start to finish meaning you don’t have to worry about flights, baggage handling or transfers to and from your ship.

Cruising can take you to parts of the world you might not have thought about before. You can see new places and unpack only once. Plus, with so many cruise lines and cruise ships to choose from, you’re truly spoilt for choice. From the small, intimate boutique ships carrying just a few hundred people to larger ships that hold up to 6,000 passengers, the choice is yours.


Destination highlights

The world is your oyster on a cruise. For those new to cruising, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Norway are popular cruise destinations. For decades, people have flocked to the Mediterranean, in love with its stunning coastline, elegant seaside towns, wonderful shopping spots and superb restaurants serving freshly caught seafood. While the Caribbean, known for its picturesque vistas, pure white sand beaches, turquoise waters and endless outdoor adventures, is an ideal cruise destination for those looking to relax. Norway is where adventure awaits. Discover the land of the Midnight Sun and wake up surrounded by breathtaking fjords, ornate houses and endless flora and fauna.


Which cruise lines offer cruises for first-timers?

All cruise lines welcome first-time cruisers aboard! Popular options for those new to cruising include Celebrity Cruises, who explore the world’s best destinations, serve up exceptional culinary experiences, craft impeccable ships and offer the world at your service, P&O Cruises, who offer something for everyone aboard their fleet of ships including exceptional service, incredible attention to detail and delicious cuisine and award-winning Royal Caribbean International, who offer incredible innovation, fascinating features and unmissable itineraries.

Cruise Line Itineraries
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