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5 Things to do on a Sea Day

Updated August 2022 Nowadays cruise ships are as much a destination as the stunning ports of call they visit. With fine dining, shopping, swimming pools, spa kids clubs and an array of activities from rock climbing to even lazer tag, rollercoasters and go karts, check out our top 5 things

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10 Reasons to Book A Princess Cruises Suite

Considering the fantastic service and onboard features that Princess Cruises offer all their guests, we were curious about just how much could be enhanced for those who opt for a suite. After looking at all the extras included, it’s fair to say that suite guests are treated to some

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What's Onboard Crystal Cruises' Expedition Ship

Crystal Cruises is renowned for its fabulous range of luxury cruise holidays, and so we are all very excited about the upcoming addition to its fleet; the luxury expedition ship – Crystal Endeavor. Combining signature spaciousness and stylish comfortable interiors with a sense of adventure, Crystal Endeavor is sure to impress

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Cruises for Foodies

Updated 10th June 2022 Whatever cruise line and ship you sail with and whatever destinations you head to, great food is a constant appeal that makes cruising such a fantastic holiday option. From tucking into authentic pizza in Rome for lunch and then a signature chef’s surf ’n’ turf

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Exploring Hurtigruten's Norway

Iglu’s Marketing Manager, Natalie, went on a Norwegian adventure with Hurtigruten. Here’s what she thought of her first experience onboard MS Midnatsol, sailing as MS Maud from March 2021 following extensive refurbishments. . I am lucky enough to have been on large cruise ships and river ships, but I

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Thomson Cruises' Latest Ships

Updated July 2019 Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson) remains a very popular cruise line with British holidaymakers, and as such it should be no surprise to learn that their fleet is ever expanding in order to meet the needs of their customers. The last few years have seen multiple additions to

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Onboard the newly refurbished Fred. Olsen Black Watch

Updated August 2019 Fred. Olsen has been operating for nearly 170 years now with British style and Norwegian heritage. Focusing on a more traditional style of cruising, without the gimmicks or quirks many are becoming familiar with, Fred Olsen’s Black Watch is a friendly and familiar home away from

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6 reasons to cruise with Fred. Olsen

Updated August 2019 Fred. Olsen masterfully blends a uniquely Norwegian heritage with a distinctly British style. Defining and redefining the cruising experience for almost 170 years now, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line know exactly what makes your cruise holiday so special - and that is why guests return time and time again

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Onboard Riviera Travel's MS Emily Bronte and MS Thomas Hardy

We were excited to learn that Riviera's two new sister ships were available for agents to explore, so we sent Paul from our Marketing Team to Amsterdam to check them out. Onboard before any passengers, Paul describes his impressions as he explores the luxury, all-suite MS Thomas

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25 free things to do on a Carnival cruise

Updated June 2019 To describe Carnival Cruise Line in a nutshell, all we really need to say is that they are all about fun for all, all for fun. Whether onboard or offshore, Carnival ensure that the fun-loving holiday spirit keeps flowing...starting as soon as you step onboard

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Onboard Regent Seven Seas Explorer, dubbed the most luxurious ship at sea

Updated November 2017 Six star cruise line Regent Seven Seas is well known and loved for the all-inclusive nature of its cruises; they boast unlimited shore excursions, unlimited premium spirits, pre-paid gratuities, free WiFi, and more all inlcuded in your fare. The newest ship in the fleet, Seven

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6 reasons to cruise with Azamara Club Cruises

Updated July 2019 Azamara Club Cruises offer luxury cruises that are well loved by many. We explore some of the reasons to cruise with this prestigious luxury cruise line. 1. Reimagine Azamara Two ships in the Azamara fleet underwent an extensive refurbishment to encompass and enhance the Destination Immersion® experience

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What's the cruising experience like for teenagers onboard Holland America Line?

Sasha Narraway was only five years old the first time she went on a cruise, remembering only snippets. Speaking of her first cruise as a teenager, Sasha vividly describes her fun-packed experience where she relished everything Holland America Line had to offer for teenagers cruising onboard MS Nieuw Amsterdam.

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Black Watch Refurbished

We had an extra special Christmas treat this week as we were invited onboard one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines most popular cruise ships, Black Watch as she docked in Tilbury London.  Our visit comes just one month after Black Watch entered dry dock at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in

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We explore Azamara Quest Reimagined

Updated July 2019 A few years ago multi-award winning luxury cruise line, Azamara Club Cruises took steps to evolve it’s destination immersion offerings, and enhance onboard experiences fleet wide.  Both Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest underwent an extensive refurbishment project titled Azamara Remagined, which gave each ship a

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We cruise on Celebrity Reflection

Updated July 2019 Sharon from our Concierge Team enjoyed an 11 night cruise onboard Celebrity Reflection. If you're thinking of cruising with Celebrity Cruises, be sure to read all about her experience below before you go! Pre-Embarkation We travelled one day earlier than the cruise departure date

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Top 20 Extra special touches on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise

Updated November 2017 Award winning luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises, offer a deluxe all-inclusive sailing experience, with all-suite accommodation, gourmet cuisine, sublime service, and magnificent attention to detail. Eager to see this in practice, we sent Dave from the Iglu Cruise Commercial Team to find out

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More Family Magic with Disney Wonder

Disney Cruise Line provides the perfect family holiday, full of magic, wonder and fun. Your time onboard a Disney cruise will leave you bursting with excitement whether a child or adult, because of the daily fun-packed schudules for children and luxurious relaxation for adults. Disney Wonder was made more

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How to get More Added Benefits with Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises' Your World Included, Drinks Packages, and More As a cruise line with some of the best small luxury ships sailing right now, embarking on an adventure with Oceania Cruises can be an expensive experience – but, you really shouldn’t let those prices put you off booking yourself

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Upgrade your experience with Oceania Cruises

Updated August 2019 When choosing a cruise it is often best to take a moment to think about what kind of stateroom you would like to stay in, and what affect this will have on your holiday. Oceania Cruises give you a sense of staying in a country hotel at

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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

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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

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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 others, and

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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