Cruise Blog

Fred. Olsen has been operating for nearly 170 years now with British style and Norwegian heritage. Focusing on a more traditional style of cruising, without the gimmicks or quirks many are becoming familiar with, Fred Olsen’s Black Watch is a friendly and familiar home away from home whilst at sea. Having undergone an extensive refurbishment in November 2016, we were keen to see the newly improved Black Watch. We sent Gavin from our Marketing Team to sunny Southampton to explore this homely ship. Gavin describes his thoughts as he steps onboard with Fred. Olsen for the first time. Dining The choice of dining venues onboard Black Watch is exceptionally varied, from the 5 course a la ... [More]

Fred. Olsen masterfully blends its uniquely Norwegian heritage with a distinctly British style. Defining and redefining the cruising experience for almost 170 years now, Fred. Olsen knows exactly what makes your cruise holiday so special and that is why guests return time and time again to relive their treasured onboard experience. Onboard, enjoy the taste of award-winning cuisine curated by expert chefs, made just the way you like it. From speciality restaurants to everyday dining, you can enjoy freshly prepared food every day, complimented with a fantastic selection of handpicked wines. Be treated to an exceptional entertainment experience for you to enjoy every evening. Each night there&r... [More]

While single cabins are now available on most cruise lines, large or small, there are certain aspects of a river cruise that makes the whole experience perfectly suited to solo travellers. The intimate atmosphere where you personally get to know the crew and other cruisers, the casual dining arrangements and the ease of getting from ship to shore are just some of the reasons why several of our customers have said that they prefer solo river travel. Sunset in Budapest   Riviera Travel is an excellent river cruise line choice for single cruisers. We explain why… No single supplements Understandably, price is a real factor when choosing which solo travel holiday to embark on. Whil... [More]

  We were excited to learn that Riviera's two new sister ships were available for agents to explore, so we sent Paul from our Marketing Team to Amsterdam to check them out. Onboard before any passengers, Paul describes his impressions as he explores the luxury, all-suite MS Thomas Hardy and MS Emily Bronte. First impressions From the moment you step on board MS Thomas Hardy or Emily Bronte you’re greeted by an exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Exceptionally spacious with richly coloured gleaming marble floors and naturally lit airy spaces, the ships exude style and elegance throughout. Atrium The style and elegance begins as you enter... [More]

Riviera Travel are passionate about exploring Europe’s most majestic rivers, creating not just an unforgettable experience for guests, but one of genuine pleasure, education and entertainment. For over 30 years Riviera have been promising world-class holidays for exceptional value and refer to their ships as a floating, luxury boutique hotel. Tailored towards the British market, Riviera are recognised in the industry for the quality of their luxury cruises and tours and exceptional service and spend a great deal of time intricately planning the finer details of your river cruise to ensure you have an unforgettable journey.   A river cruise with Riviera is a more than worthy conte... [More]