Iglu Cruise News - August 2024

Star of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Star of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay

Want to discover what happened in the world of cruise in August 2024? In this edition of Iglu Cruise News, we’ll take you through the latest announcements, updates and more.

A Monthly Roundup of the Latest Cruise News


Disney Cruise Line Announces New Dining and Entertainment on Disney Adventure

Launching in 2025, Disney Adventure will offer world-class entertainment, immersive dining experiences and a variety of 3 and 4 night getaways, setting sail from Singapore. With all of the Disney magic found onboard the rest of Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, there’s something for all the family to enjoy. 

Artist Concept - courtesy of ©Disney
Artist Concept - courtesy of ©Disney

This month, Disney Cruise Line announced new features onboard including the Disney Imagination Garden, San Fransokyo Street, Marvel Landing and other themed spaces offering a selection of entertainment and more. 

Alongside these enchanting spaces, Disney Adventure will feature Mowgli’s Eatery- which takes inspiration from classic 1967 film, The Jungle Book, serving tantalising Indian fare and Gramma Tala’s Kitchen- a Moana-themed restaurant, with delicious menus featuring a fusion of Pacific Island/Asian cuisine. 

Disney Cruise Line also announced that there will be 3 new ships joining the fleet between 2027 and 2031, including one that will be based solely in Tokyo offering cruises around Japan year-round. 

Royal Caribbean Shares Exciting Updates for Star of the Seas 

Yet another ship that’s setting sail in summer 2025, Star of the Seas will be the next Icon-Class ship in Royal Caribbean’s growing fleet. This month, the cruise line revealed a series of exciting amenities that will appear onboard, alongside some fan favourites. 

Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas

New amenities include a stylish, Chicago-themed restaurant called the Lincoln Park Supper Club, an extra neighbourhood onboard and reimagined areas including the Playscape and the Royal Promenade. Fan favourites including the FlowRider surf simulator, a Royal Escape Room and the Lime & Coconut that are on Icon of the Seas will also be found aboard. 

Resilient Lady to Sail From the UK

Sailing since 2023, Resilient Lady arrived in Portsmouth for the first time on Friday 23rd August. During its spectacular entrance, it sailed passed the Victorious Festival which was taking place in Southsea, with giant letters on its side spelling out ‘Pompey’ a nickname for the city in the colours of Portsmouth FC. 

Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady

Its first season sailing from the UK, throughout September to October 2024 it will offer a variety of cruises throughout Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and north Africa. Varying from 4 nights to 12 nights, these exciting cruises are bound to be a hit with anyone looking for relaxing, no-fly cruises. 

Explore our collection of Resilient Lady getaways from Portsmouth in 2024 here. 

Iglu Cruise’s Top Blogs in August


This month, we’ve published a variety of exciting blogs, varying in topic from highlights onboard, to top tips and more. 

Our top blogs in August include:

Other blogs you should check out:

With a variety of content going live in August  it was hard to choose just three for you to discover. So here’s three more we think you should check out too! 

Book Your Iglu Cruise Getaway Today 

No matter what type of cruise getaway you’re searching for, Iglu Cruise has you covered. With a huge selection of cruise deals from Caribbean escapes to Far East adventures, you’ll be able to find your dream cruise holiday.

See our edition of July 2024 Iglu Cruise News here.