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Katherine's Journey From The Arctic Circle

One of Iglu's cruise experts, Katherine Thornley, enjoyed the hospitality of Hurtigrüten last week, here's what she had to say about the experince. With an impressive selection of ports and an impressive fleet of ships, Hurtigruten is by far the best way to see and truly

Family at Beach

Find You Way Round Family Cruising

Family Cruising can be a little daunting to organise for some as there is so much to consider. Will there be suitable cabins, is there childcare or a kids club and can I still get a decent cocktail? Cruising for adults is much easier — you choose the ship, itinerary and

Fanos Gets His Disney Dream

Updated in July 2019 We sent one of our cruise experts, Fanos, to experience Disney Cruise Lines' ship, Disney Dream. Find out what he thought about the ship and cruise style. I missed out on Disney holidays as a kid; growing up, my annual summer holiday consisted of three

Cruising Your Way To New Skills

Updated January 2018 Today's cruises offer more than a relaxing way of going from destination to destination, you can enjoy world-class dining, Broadway-style productions, and a whole host of enrichment programs. Now the term 'enrichment program' doesn't sound appealing to all cruisers, but if

Packing suitcase

Five Essentials You Need on ANY Cruise

Updated: July 2024 The necessities you need for your cruise holiday can often depend on the cruise ship you’ve chosen, the itinerary and the destinations you’ll visit. With so many varied options it can feel daunting to know where to begin when it comes to packing, so we’

What Excites Us About 2011 Cruising?

The New Year has arrived, the mince pies have all been eaten and it's time to take a look into the horizon. 2011 has all the potential to be another exciting year in the world of cruising with new ships, innovations and destinations the main highlights. New Ships

Westminster Cathedral

How To Watch The Royal Wedding On Your Cruise

With the date set for Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding how can you make sure you won't miss the big event, yet take full advantage of the stacked up bank holidays for an early summer break? If you are thinking of booking or have

Performers in Show

The Alternate Guide to Cruising

First time cruisers always have a wealth of questions that are never answered and over the next couple of articles I'm going to offer an alternative guide to cruising. We've all read the usual tips, stories and information about cruises. So I'm not going

A Date With A Princess

Updated May 2019 A few lucky members of our Iglu team have been treated to a day onboard Crown Princess, hosted by the marketing team at Princess Cruises. A tour of the ship and a four course lunch were on the agenda, and a presentation to help us get to

Oceania Cruises' Regatta

Cruise Ship or Country Hotel?

Yesterday I had the pleasure of enjoying a fantastic five course lunch in Southampton's premier country hotel, Oceania Cruises flagship the Regatta. Technically I was on a cruise ship, but Oceania Cruises have tried their utmost to make their fleet feel as country club as possible, to the

Southampton Harbour

Iglu's trip to the Cruise Convention

This week we attended the cruise convention in Southampton to visit some ships and to listen to an update from industry experts in the discussions. The weather was beautiful and it was great to see so many new and diverse ships in port including Azura, Norwegian Epic and Queen Mary

Cartoon Cruises

With family cruising becoming an increasingly integral part of the industry how are the major cruise lines competing in a growing market? The answer: cartoon cruising. Now I'm not talking about Wacky Racers-style ships, but with the growth of Disney Cruise Lines, and their character based environments, other

A Timeline of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

The BP oil spill at the Deepwater Horizon Oil rig is one of the biggest disasters we have seen for years. As our industry is dependent on the environment, whether it be the sea or the mountains, we wanted to take a closer look at the timeline of events that

Come fly with me?

Now I don't want to tempt fate, but since the ash cloud seems to have diminished, we've started to see more and more people taking advantage of some stunning fly cruise deals here at Iglu towers. Whilst there's no doubt of the convenience and

Queen Elizabeth Sailing

The Year of the Cruise Ship

Taking a look at 2010 it looks like we are in a pretty big year. We have had the Winter Olympics, an new government (of sorts) and there is also the 2010 FIFA World Cup to look forward too. The world of cruises though is doing its best to keep

A Night on a 1930s Cruise

Fancy sampling a 1930s cruise liner but don't have a time machine? Well this September get yourselves down to St. Katherine Docks in London and board the ss Atlantica which will take you on a journey back to the glamorous 1930s cruises. The ship will be adorned with

It's Been a Busy but Exciting Seven Days....

On Thursday night we attended the Agent Achievement Awards (triple As) and won the Best Ski Agency for the 3rd year in a row (since the ski category started!). We were absolutely delighted, as even though we are one of the biggest ski travel agencies [in the UK], we continually

The Middle East

Costa Cruises to Broaden Appeal in the Middle East

Cruises to Dubai and other locations in the Middle East have been offered by numerous liners in the past, with Costa Cruises the latest set to jump on the bandwagon. As part of the process to enhance its presence in the region, the liner has already opted to position its

Cabin Fever

Choosing the right cabin for your cruise. Whether a first time cruiser or a seasoned expert choosing the right cabin can be a daunting decision. With every cruise line using different names and grades and cabins to suites every occasion, how do you pick the right one? Cruising offers fantastic

Celebrity Silhouette in the Caribbean

European Cruisers to Enjoy Strong Summer Next Year with Celebrity Cruises

Cruise fans hoping to take in some of the sights of Europe in 2011 seem set to be well catered for by Celebrity Cruises. The cruise liner is planning to bring all four of its Solstice-class ships to European waters together for the first time ever, enabling holidaymakers to travel

P&O Azura in Venice

P&O Azura Pre-Naming Party

Friday saw Iglucruise attending the P&O Azura pre-naming party. This was an fantastic formal evening for all the independent travel agents and P&O staff to witness and enjoy this wonderful new ship for 24 hours. With 1,300 passengers this was a great opportunity to see

Darcy Bussel Aboard P&O Azura

Bussell the godmother of Azura ship celebrations

Darcey Bussell is to follow in the footsteps of famous names including Dame Helen Mirren when she attends a ceremony for a new P&O Cruises ship. The Azura vessel is to enjoy its official naming ceremony with a dance-themed event on April 10th with the English ballerina and

Speciality Dining

Specialty Restaurants Offer Great Value for Money on Cruise Ships

There are many reasons why individuals, couples or families decide to head on a cruise holiday, with one reason being their ability to cater for both those who are more active to others simply wanting to soak up some rays. Another benefit is the value for money when it comes

Celebrity Eclipse

Celebrity Eclipse on the Way to the UK

UK cruise lovers are a step closer to sampling the brand new 122,000-ton Celebrity Eclipse, which has set sail from the German dockyard where it was built for its new home. The luxurious vessel set sail for Southampton where it will be based after its launch, although the journey

Loren Gets Bottle Smashing Right on MSC Magnifica Launch

Sophia Loren has won two Oscars during her glittering acting career, but there was no appearance on the red carpet this year as she was in Hamburg instead unveiling a new ship from MSC Cruises. The Italian film icon, who was wearing a full-length black dress, was joined in Germany