And with that, another month has come and gone. In May, the cruise industry saw a variety of updates and announcements, from new ships setting sail to Iglu Cruise relaunching river cruises on the site. An exciting month, it's the start of what's guaranteed to be a fantastic summer for cruising.
Keep reading to find out more!
A Monthly Roundup of the Biggest Cruise News
Iglu Cruise’s Return to River
In May, Iglu Cruise returned to the river landscape, launching a new river collection with three lines: Amawaterways, Emerald Cruises and Scenic.
Offering a myriad of options, with sailings along some of the world’s most scenic and iconic rivers, from the Danube to the Rhine, this exciting announcement offers guests a fantastic alternative to ocean cruising. A unique way of seeing the world, river cruising gives you the opportunity to visit the heart of extraordinary destinations and to be in the middle of the action.
Explora IV Now on Sale
In May, Explora IV went on sale, offering a variety of spectacular itineraries, including both no-fly and fly cruises. Part of Explora Journey’s ultra-luxury fleet, renowned for its high crew-to-guest ratios, opulent accommodation options and sensational dining, this beautiful vessel is due to set sail in 2027.
An all-suite ship, onboard, you’ll find 6 restaurants, 12 bars & lounges, and the sumptuous Ocean Wellness Spa among a variety of exceptional features that are bound to impress.
MSC Cruises Orders Two More World Class Ships
In the next few years, a huge number of ships will be setting sail, and three of these will sit within MSC Cruises’ World Class fleet alongside MSC World Europa, MSC World America and MSC World Asia.
In March, MSC Cruises published a press release stating that in 2027, MSC World Atlantic would be joining the fleet and would offer cruises around North America. And if that wasn't exciting enough, in May, MSC Cruises had another update; two more ships have been ordered and are scheduled to set sail in 2029 and 2030.
Currently known as 'World Class 5' and 'World Class 6', they are set to accommodate 5,400 guests each, will be powered by LNG, and are due to be constructed at Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Iglu Cruises’ Top Blogs in April
Due to the launch of river cruises on our site, April was a quieter month for blogs. However, that doesn’t mean that we didn’t publish anything!
This month, our first river cruises blog went live. In River Cruises - An Ultimate Beginner’s Guide, you’ll discover popular river destinations, information about what shore excursions and activities you can expect, what’s included on a river cruise and a variety of handy tips perfect for those looking to book their first river cruise!
An invaluable resource, it's the start of our series of river cruise blogs that will not only provide you with some travel inspiration, but offer some useful information whether it's your first river cruise or you've experienced a river cruise before.
Book Your Next Getaway with Iglu Cruise Today
So there you have it. There’s this month’s quick roundup of the latest cruise news. With an exciting summer ahead, you’ll want to check back on the Iglu Cruise blog for June’s edition! In the meantime, discover our collection of tempting cruise deals, with something for everyone- whether you’re on the hunt for a luxurious escape or a budget-friendly getaway. Book your next adventure with Iglu Cruise today!
See some of our top blogs we posted in April:
