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Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches onboard Avalon Tapestry 2

Kathleen from our dedicated river cruise commercial team enjoyed a river cruise in France onboard Avalon Tapestry 2 with Avalon Waterways, read about her experience and first impressions below. The ship was lovely, the food was lovely, the crew were just extremely welcoming and friendly and I met some amazing

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What is the Boardwalk on Oasis Class ships?

Updated March 2019 Anyone who is familiar with cruising will know that Royal Caribbean is renowned for offering many unique and family orientated activities. From surf simulators and rock-climbing walls to mini-golf and sports courts, there is always plenty to see and do on Royal Caribbean ships. The Boardwalk The

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We sail onboard Fantasia Class MSC Preziosa

Updated May 2019 We sent Michael from our sales team off to report on Mediterranean masterpiece MSC Preziosa, of MSC Cruises' Fantasia-class. Read all about his experience below. First Impressions After arriving in Nice we had a three hour transfer to Genoa. This would not usually be the airport

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Viking Sea Cocktails Onboard

Updated July 2019 It's no secret that many cruisers embark on their exciting itineraries not only excited to see new destinations, but also to explore the ship and - more specifically - the food and drink onboard! Some cruise lines are known to appeal to foodies more than

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We cruise with Club Med

Iglu Cruise expert Richard recently sailed the sunny Mediterranean onboard Club Med 2. Read on for his first-hand experience of cruising with Club Med. Hotel Stay – Opio en Provence We started the trip with a 2 night pre-cruise hotel stay in Opio.  Upon arrival we were escorted to our rooms

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We cruise to Norway and the Arctic Circle

Updated July 2019 We sent a few of our Sales & Commerical staff, Callum and Rob, on a wintery adventure with Hurtigruten onboard MS Richard With, to Norway and the Arctic Circle. Read all about their snowy cruise and stay below. There’s nothing quite like a snowy adventure to

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The World's Largest Cruise Ship: Harmony of the Seas (2016)

Harmony of the Seas™ is coming to Europe in Spring 2016. Royal Caribbean’s incredible new flagship Harmony of the Seas will be making waves across Europe and the Mediterranean during summer 2016. For her inaugural season, Harmony of the Seas will be departing from Southampton on 29 May 2016

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5 Attributes of The Uniworld Difference

With such a vast selection of River Cruise lines to choose from you can easily be left to wonder which one is right for me? Most river cruise lines are all-inclusive and provide varying benefits, whether it be drinks with meals, free wifi, transfers or shore excursions (find out more

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What to expect on your Cunard cruise

Updated January 2018 A cruise with Cunard can be an absolutely magnificent affair. With impeccable White Star service, and some of the best luxury ocean cruising at sea, you are guaranteed to savour every moment spent on your Cunard cruise. If you’re considering a Cunard cruise for the first

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Relaxation & wellbeing on Royal Princess

Updated May 2019 Princess Cruises host some fantastic cruises in the Caribbean and all over the world, but what is it like to holiday with them? Often on location, our expert cruise team are busy bringing you their first hand experiences and documenting life at sea. Read all about Millie

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Behind the scenes of Royal Princess

We have just returned from a fantastic four day mini cruise onboard Princess Cruises stunning newest ship, Royal Princess. Cruising the British Isles in impeccable style we got to know our fellow cruise passengers and the friendly crew. We were also able to fully explore the sensational 16 deck Royal

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We explore Disney Magic

Last week we were lucky enough to explore the enchanting atmosphere onboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic before she set sail for the sunny Mediterranean. With a picturesque backdrop of the white cliffs of Dover behind us we boarded Disney Magic with a flurry of excitement and intrigue wondering

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River cruising with Avalon Waterways

Updated February 2017 Iglu’s Marketing Manager, Natalie, went on her first river cruise adventure with Avalon Waterways. Here’s what she thought of her first river experience onboard the luxurious Avalon Tapestry II: I have only been on ocean cruise line's before so I was looking forward

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The 8 Best Cocktails On Anthem Of The Seas

Updated December 2019 For some, a cruise holiday hasn’t truly begun until they’re lying back on a sun lounger with a cocktail in hand. Alternatively, a tangy aperitif can be the perfect start to an elegant evening of classy entertainment. If you’re ready to indulge in a

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Live From Anthem Of The Seas

After years in planning and months in construction Anthem of the Seas is finally on home ground! Sailing into Southampton on Friday, she had the perfect arrival with piercing blue sky and clear waters. Eager to get onboard, the Iglu Cruise team have been invited to spend four exclusive days

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Experience Anthem of the Seas Before She Leaves

After months of anticipation, it is nearly time for us to welcome Anthem of the Seas. Since her sister, Quantum of the Seas launched last year we have all been counting down the days until the big arrival of Anthem. Set to host a range of industry firsts and innovative

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Live From Britannia

The tense countdown is almost over and the world is ready to say hello to the ship everyone has been waiting for, Britannia. Announcements, predictions and intriguing speculations have kept us wanting more but P&O Cruises have remained fairly tight-lipped. Various announcements have been made over the last

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Even More Modern Luxury For Celebrity Eclipse

Updated July 2019 Celebrity Cruises comissioned an extensive refurb to their ship Celebrity Eclipse back in 2015, before sailing it back to Southampton for all to see. A few members of our team were lucky enough to get onboard and explore the range of luxurious new amenities and features. Renowned

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P&O Reveal Exclusive Wine and High Street Brands For Britannia

As we get closer to the arrival of Britannia, we were anticipating when the next reveal would be and sure enough it came... The Wiston Estate We were invited to The Wiston Estate in Sussex for an exclusive presentation from P&O Cruises about their new drinks programme onboard

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5 Best Ships For Foodies

Is the food your favourite thing about a cruise? I am sure for many the answer is yes and for those who say no, I have a feeling you might change your mind after reading this blog. Dining has always been a vital element of a cruise, but even more

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Explorer Versus Anthem - Southampton 2015

Since Royal Caribbean announced Explorer of the Seas will be calling Southampton her home in summer 2015, sales and interest for this ship have rocketed. However, with new ship Anthem of the Seas also sailing from Southampton during this time, which Royal Caribbean ship will you choose? Ships Stats Explorer

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Live From Star Clippers - Dubrovnik to Venice

One of our trade partners, Rosanna has embarked on an adventure of a lifetime onboard Star Clippers, Royal Clipper. The only tall sailing ship experience of its kind, this is an experience for those thirsty for adventure and we are lucky enough to hear about it live. Rosanna has kindly

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10 Things To Do On A Sea Day

Updated Feb 2017 A full day at sea - some people love them and others will not even book a cruise if it has more than one sea day. I cruised onboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas which included four full days at sea. As much as I

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Cruise vs Land: Royal Caribbean Onboard Activity Prices

Updated July 2018 Royal Caribbean: the cruise line we know to push all industry boundaries and showcase the most innovative facilities at sea. From ice-rinks, rock climbing walls, and Flowriders to Central Parks, carousels, and Broadway Shows, they truly make the impossible, possible. Creating ‘Wow’ moments at every turn, a

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We Review Cruise & Maritime's Marco Polo

Updated August 2019 We sent Sarah from our marketing team out to get to know more on what Cruise and Maritime Voyages are all about. Read on to find out just what she thought. Having minimal exposure to small cruise ships, I was keen to get onboard Marco Polo, which