Iglu Cruise recommends five dream cruises that should be on everyone’s radar, from feasting your way through the Mediterranean to finally watching the Grand Prix in Monaco.
A luxurious Grand Prix weekend in Monaco, departs 20 May 2021
Formula One enthusiasts can join this six-night cruise, packed with luxury moments and Grand Prix access. Departing in Barcelona, where guests will explore the city’s hidden streets lined with museums and restaurants, the cruise sweeps across to the French coastal town of St. Tropez, renowned for its white-sand beaches before stopping off in glamorous Monte Carlo. With an overnight onboard stay in Monaco after a day watching the qualifying race, guests will be just a stone’s throw away from the track and can head back for the finale the following day. Guests will stop off in Toulon to explore its shingle coves and coastal waterfalls, before returning to Barcelona to relax with an overnight onboard stay after a weekend cheering on their favourite F1 drivers. Whilst onboard Azamara’s Journey, guests can head to one of the seven restaurants serving regional dishes and iconic sunset views or visit the cabaret lounge for an evening of intimate performances.
Exploring the idyllic spots of Alaska and Canada, departs 26 June 2021
Guests onboard Celebrity Cruises Eclipse are invited to enjoy some of Alaska and Canada’s most idyllic sights on this 16-night cruise. Kicking off in Vancouver, the ship sails across the Pacific through impossibly vast forests, towering glaciers of ice and opaque lakes of emerald green. With an eight-night stay spread across hotels in Calgary, Vancouver, Banff and Kamloops, guests will enjoy a sighting of the crystal blue Hubbard Glacier, join an annual rodeo at the Calgary Stampede and visit the hidden waterfalls in Ketchikan – not to mention join an exclusive tour of the Rocky Mountaineers. Whilst onboard, guests can relax in the largest standard staterooms in the industry, explore the gallery packed with sculptural art or head to the theatre for an evening show. Iglu Cruise offers this cruise from just £4,099 per person (full board on cruise) including return flights and transfers, all tours and excursions, all hotel stays and all port taxes.
Discovering the remote areas of The Galapagos Islands, departs 9 September 2021
Travellers wishing to discover hidden facets of The Galapagos Islands can join this six-star enlightening voyage heading to the more remote spots of the storied region. With the Galapagos known for its inspiration behind Darwin’s theory of evolution, guests are promised sightings of plant and animal species that are found nowhere else in the world. Departing from Quito, with a two-night hotel stay pre-cruise, the cruise skims across the Pacific heading to the farther flung ports of the islands including the volcanic Daphne Island, where guests can enjoy breathtaking landscapes and exotic wildlife. During the trip, guests will also spot rare sea turtles in Champion Island, stroll on the sandy beaches of Santa Cruz and enjoy a day exploring agriculture in Floreana. When sailing on Silversea’s Origin, guests can spend afternoons relaxing in their luxurious suite whilst the world peacefully drifts by before heading to The Grill, where specialty chef’s use cooking methods inspired by their volcanic surroundings. Iglu Cruise offers this 10-night cruise from just £7,016 per person (full board on cruise) including return flights and transfers, an inclusive food and drink package and up to $500 onboard credit on select bookings.
A tasteful Mediterranean adventure, departs 9 September 2021
Travellers wishing to experience the true magic of the Mediterranean can join this epicurean cruise featuring stops in 10 cities across the region. The journey begins with a 1920’s style train ride and a four-night stay in the heart of Lake Garda, known for its harbour mountain views and crystal clear water, and a two-night hotel stay in Venice. Embarking the ship in Venice, guests will wine-taste their way through Zadar before sweeping across to southern Italy and tasting traditional Neapolitan cuisine in Naples and Taranto. Before finishing in Barcelona, the trip also features a visit to Rome’s coastal Civitavecchia packed with historical architecture and a tour of the five famous seaside villages in La Spezia. Celebrity Cruises Constellation offers a host of dining options including a demo kitchen, a theatre with evening spectaculars and a cosy library packed with a vast selection of books.
Ticking off key Japanese hotspots, departs 6 April 2022
With the Olympics postponed to next year, Japan will definitely be a dream destination. Travellers wishing to tick off Japan’s key hotspots can join this cultural voyage heading to some of the country’s most famous spots in Tokyo, Kyoto and surrounding cities. Departing from various London airports, this 19-day cruise glides past Tokyo, where guests will enjoy a three-night stay in the hustle and bustle of the capital city, before heading to Kyoto with a day’s excursion exploring the city’s traditional temples and shrines. During the trip guests will also visit the world famous Torii Gate in Hiroshima, explore Mount Fuji in an exclusive tour, ride the scenic bullet train and take a trip to Hirosaki Castle and Gardens featuring traditional Japanese cherry blossoms. Onboard Celebrity Cruises Solstice, guests can also enjoy afternoons in the Persian garden with loungers looking out at the views or visit one of the 12 restaurants with alfresco dining experiences available.
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