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Norway plans the world’s first tunnel for ships | ROL Cruise Blog

Norway plans the world’s first tunnel for ships

Norway is set to become even more accessible with plans for the world’s first tunnel for ships

03 May 2017

Diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 9 | ROL Cruise Blog

The diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 9: Bon voyage

Reliving history

03 May 2017

Diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 8 | ROL Cruise Blog

The diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 8: From Hawaii to the Big Apple

Reliving paradise

18 Apr 2017

The best diving spots in the Caribbean | ROL Cruise Blog

The best diving spots in the Caribbean

From mysterious shipwrecks to vibrant coral reefs, here’s our pick of the best diving spots

18 Apr 2017

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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Diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 7 | ROL Cruise Blog

The diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 7: The amazing Arctic

Reliving the solar eclipse

13 Apr 2017

Diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 6 | ROL Cruise Blog

The diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 6: The spectacle that is Iguazú

Reliving an Argentinian adventure

12 Apr 2017

The best surf spots on Australia’s Gold Coast | ROL Cruise Blog

The best surf spots on Australia’s Gold Coast

The Gold Coast’s best surf spots

11 Apr 2017

Diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 5 | ROL Cruise Blog

The diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 5: A trip to Paradise Islands

Reliving the island of dreams

07 Apr 2017

The best outdoor activities in Hawaii | ROL Cruise Blog

The best outdoor activities in Hawaii

Explore the beautiful Hawaiian outdoors with these blood-pumping activities

29 Mar 2017

Diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 4 | ROL Cruise Blog

The diary of a Tour Ambassador, part 4: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Reliving an iconic train journey

28 Mar 2017

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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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