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What's River Cruising All About?

Updated February 2017 Iglu's Managing Director, Simone Clark, a seasoned ocean cruiser, experienced her first river cruise. Here's what she has to say about her experience with APT... We now have over 7000 river cruises on our Iglu Cruise website – offering an even wider choice of

Grand Prix Monte Carlo

6 Grand Prix To See By Cruise

Updated October 2017 Have you ever considered combining the glamour and relaxation of a cruise holiday, with the thrill and exhilaration of the Grand Prix? The Formula One Grand Prix takes place in prestigious cities all around the world, and each circuit is unique to its city - making every

Find Your Flavour - 5 Best Coffee Regions

Java, Joe, jitter-juice and rocket fuel are just some of the beloved nicknames that this popular drink has inspired worldwide. Universally adored, coffee is such a constant in modern society that many people admit that they can’t begin their day without a cup. Coffee is so in demand and

St. Patricks Day

Celebrating St Patrick's Day

Updated March 2018 The 17th March brings us the festival of St Patrick’s Day, a celebration of everything Irish; anything green and gold goes along with shamrocks, luck, Guinness, Trad music, and Irish food. The whole world celebrates with parades, song, and dance. Welcome to the only day of

Best Places To Celebrate Chinese New Year

Also known as Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year celebrates the start of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. This year, it falls at the beginning of February, with vibrant festivals, fairs and parades taking place worldwide. Here, we take a look at the biggest and best Chinese

Giant's Causeway

5 Facts You Didn't Know About The British Isles

1. It is not all in the English breakfast Famed for its rich and sometimes raw history, visitors flock to Belfast to enjoy its museums, see its murals and learn about its history. The Giant’s Causeway is renowned for its other worldy beauty and the recently built Titanic museum

Packed Suitcase

Packing For Different Climate Zones

Updated September 2018 Cruising can be fantastic fun for the whole family whatever the weather. With an ever-expanding list of exciting destinations accessible via cruise ship, plus a constant developing arena in onboard entertainment and conveniences, it is rare you’ll ever hear the phrase “it’s a shame about

Movies under the Stars

8 Incredible Technologies Onboard Cruise Ships

Whether you are a tech lover or not, there is a part of everyone that gets excited when a new gadget takes the world by storm. Whether it’s a new app on your phone, a robotic hoover that claims to clean your house without you moving or an exciting

Explorer of the Seas Deck

5 Things To Be Excited About In 2015

As the year comes to a close, it is not only a good time to look back on the events of the past 12 months, but also look at what’s to come in the new year. With 2014 being such a huge year for cruise, can 2015 match it?

Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas

What happened to the cruise industry in 2014?

As the end of 2014 approaches and we frantically panic prepare for next week, let's take a moment to reminisce on all of the things that made this year one of the most memorable for cruise. With the cruise industry rapidly growing, it is now one of the

Famous Faces Join Cunard

The attraction of having a guest speaker onboard a cruise is becoming increasingly popular and Cunard Line have always stood out in providing the finest speaker programme in the industry. The recently announced line-up looks the most exciting to date. Nicholas Owen, BBC News Presenter Nicholas Owen has become a

London at Christmas

Top 5 Cities To Visit In December

Has anyone else looked at the date this week and said "I can’t believe how quick this year has gone?". I am sure we all say it every year, but I really cannot believe how quickly December has crept up on me this year. As the shops

Onboard Shopping

10 Ways To Spend Onboard Credit

Updated July 2018 There is so much included in the price of a cruise, so why is the promotion of onboard credit always so appealing to everyone? For those of you who do not know what onboard credit is, it's a set value of credit added to your

Regal Princess Naming Ceremony

Updated May 2019 Back in November 2014 some of our Iglu Team were fortunate enough to be invited to Florida by Princess Cruises, for the highly-anticipated naming ceremony of Regal Princess. Read on to find out more about these elaborate events, and just what our guys thought of the ship.

Top 5 Cruise TV Ads

With so much competition in the cruise industry, it appears cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to advertise their brand. From magazine spreads to city billboards, it is hard to escape the rapidly increasing industry that has become the number one holiday choice. The latest trend in the

Oasis of the Seas

Iglu Team Meets Oasis Of The Seas

Updated March 2019 Oasis of the Seas visited Southampton for the first time back in September 2014. This highly-anticipated day meant that we, of course, had to send a few members of staff along to see the ship and learn first-hand just what Royal Caribbean offer onboard. Since launching in

Bangkok Skyline

Why Has Asia Become Such A Popular Cruise Destination?

Updated October 2017 With an enchanting atmosphere and the promise of intriguing discoveries, Asia is a place like no other. A place where buildings are as intriguing as the local traditions, the culture is richer than the tantalising cuisine, and the fast-paced lifestyle is as infectious as the local happy

Exterior of Queen Victoria

Cruise Guest Speaker - Murray Walker

Guest speakers are becoming increasingly popular on cruises and the latest one to be announced by Cunard is set to be extremely popular. Renowned Formula One commentator and journalist Murray Walker will join Queen Victoria on her 14 night Canary Island cruise in November. At 90 years old, he has

Will there ever be too many ships?

There is nothing I love more than breaking news of a another cruise ship being built so needless to say excitement levels are at an all-time high right now with more and more new ships being built. I feel like every morning I awaken my lethargic eyes and check my

10 Sports You Can Play On A Cruise

We live in a country surrounded by sport. If we are not playing it, we are in front of the television watching it. From football, cricket and hockey to golf, swimming and croquet, sport is a key part of our lives. So what happens when we go on holiday...how

Celebrations All Around

What Can I Celebrate On A Cruise?

Updated February 2017 We all have special occasions to celebrate and every year we worry about the organisation of these events. Whether it’s the dreaded family reunion, the wedding of your dreams or your mums 60th birthday, it needs to be perfect. Will everyone be available that date? Will

Pirates on a Ship

Pirates, Masks And Calypso - Caribbean Festivals

The Caribbean is the world’s top cruising destination, and once you’ve been there you’ll have no confusion as to why. Endless blue water which sparkles aquamarine and sapphire until a blazing sun, welcoming people with fascinating cultures, and islands which are the definition of tropical paradise: there’

Woman in Wheelchair

Mobility Equipment At Sea

Cruises are the perfect getaway for disabled travellers. They offer a hassle-free holiday on ships that boast convenient and comfortable facilities. Having everything in close proximity makes it easy for disabled travellers to get around and enjoy all that is on offer. From accessible cabins, swimming pool lifts and elevators,

Honolulu in Hawaii

Time For a Hoʻolauleʻa - The Festivals of Honolulu

There are some very good reasons why the Hawaiian islands are some of the most popular cruise destinations in the world, and those reasons are reflected in the islands’ many festivals. Colorful, joyous celebrations which welcome in both Hawaiian and haole revellers alike, Hawaii’s best festivals include a range

Packed Suitcase

8 Top tips for packing for your fly-cruise!

Updated September 2019 Packing can feel like a struggle whether there are weight-limits involved or not. It’s estimated that 40% of holiday-makers will not take a fly-cruise due to the airline weight limits, but we’re here to help you make the most of your baggage allowance and make