It’s almost time to leave the
winter chill and grey skies of the UK behind and look forward to sunnier days
and warm Caribbean breezes.
As we prepare to set sail from
Liverpool on 8th February aboard Bolette, we wanted to share a few important
reminders along with some exciting updates and helpful hints for your upcoming
voyage.
Reminder - Passports &
Visas
Great news, UK passport holders do not require any
visas for this itinerary
While none of our destinations mandate a yellow
fever vaccination, if you’ve travelled to a country which required a
vaccination or exemption certificate, this needs to be bought with you.
Please check that your passport:
If you are not travelling on a UK passport, please
ensure you have applied for your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), more
information can be found here,
Reminder - Formal Nights
Our Formal nights are planned for:
9th February
14th February - add a hint of red if you wish to celebrate Valentines Day
25th February
4th March - Masquerade Ball theme. Click here for ideas on what to wear.
10th March
Find out more about our formal nights, including dress code and what you can do if you wish not to dress up by clicking here
New - Themed Nights:
We've added some themed elements on the following days:
19th February - Nautical Day - think white and blue stipes
27th February - Caribbean Night - think floral dresses. linen outfits and loud shirts!
New – Plan Your Cruise
Colours and Tastes, Our
Speciality Restaurant
We’re excited to introduce our brand‑new menus in
Colours and Tastes.
Alongside our much‑loved Asian Fusion menu, you’ll
now be able to enjoy gourmet Italian and Grill menus, offered on a
rotating basis throughout your cruise.
To explore the menu rotations, view sample menus,
and learn how to book, simply click here.
Formal Nights
New – Packing Guide
New – Entertainment Update
We’ve been working closely with
our new entertainment partner, to bring you an enhanced offering of
daytime and evening activities during your cruise to the Caribbean.
This cruise will be when many of our new
experiences go live, meaning you’ll be the first to experience them on
Bolette
Below is a quick guide to some of the new
events you can look forward to
All New Signature Events &
Special Experiences
Jubilee Afternoon Tea – A classic
British afternoon tea paired with vintage‑style entertainment (chargeable
- bookable via Guest Services on board)
Secret Garden Soirée – A beautifully
themed garden‑party event with live music and creative touches
The Gin & Jazz Affair – A glamorous
1920s‑inspired evening of cocktails, smooth jazz and sing‑alongs
Sketch & Spotlight – A relaxed
creative session featuring personal stories from our onboard performers
Mainstage Movie: The Wizard of Oz –
A fun, themed cinema event with a lively pre‑show atmosphere, trivia and
surprises
Full details will be provided in The Daily Times,
left each evenings in your cabin
All New Cabaret Performances
Country Cabaret – Popular country
favourites with sing‑along moments and optional line dancing
Swing Cabaret – Elegant performances of
Rat Pack and swing classics
The Cockney Knees‑Up! – A lively
British sing‑along featuring well‑known classics
Solo Cabarets – A greater number of
intimate lounge performances from our talented onboard entertainers
Refreshed Interactive Gameshows
and Quizzes:
A refreshed programme of interactive gameshows
and trivia hosted by your Entertainment Team, featuring nostalgic favourites,
quick‑fire questions, live music, friendly competition and plenty of audience
participation.
Alongside these new offerings, you can look
forward to a full line‑up of incredible production shows in the Neptune Lounge,
an array of visiting guest entertainers, live music, enrichment speakers and
specialist instructors, ensuring there is something for everyone, day and
night.
Your entertainment program is
proudly led by Cruise Director Anthony and his talented team.
Reminder – Luggage Labels and
Cruise Tickets
Your cruise ticket will arrive into your inbox 3
weeks before your embarkation day
Your luggage labels will land on your doormat
around 2 weeks before embarkation
Please attach one to each suitcase and carry-on
bags
If you need extras, no worries, you can get
these as you arrive at the port.
We’re ready to welcome you on
board Bolette for a fantastic Islands of the Caribbean cruise.
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