Themed Cruises to Book Now
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Themed cruises are increasing in popularity and variety. According to insights from leading travel agent Iglu Cruise, it’s an innovative way to attract holidaymakers who wouldn’t necessarily have considered a cruise, but are drawn to the theme. Top choices are those themed around food, music, craft and sport.
Today, Iglu Cruise lists the best themed cruises to book now.
Foodie Cruise with Michel Roux £979
Experience Norwegian-inspired cuisine created by Michel Roux. Watch his cooking demonstration and join a Q&A with the famous Michelin-star chef on board. Iglu Cruise offers 7 nights from £979 per person, (was £999) on ‘Norwegian Fjords from Southampton with Michelin-star Chef Michel Roux’, full board, based on two sharing an inside cabin, on board Cunard Queen Anne, departing Southampton on August 31st, 2025.
Literary Festival at Sea £1,582
Find yourself in literary heaven, surrounded by authors, historians and fellow book lovers, on this seven night sailing dedicated to the power of the pen. Iglu Cruise offers 7 nights from £1,582 per person (was £1,619), on ‘Literature Festival at Sea! Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York’, full board, based on two sharing an inside cabin, on board Cunard Queen Mary 2, departing UK airports, flying to New York, with a transatlantic voyage to Southampton, departing on December 8th, 2025.
P&O Food Hero Marco Pierre White £1,090
One of P&O Cruises’ Food Heroes Sailings, here you can enjoy exquisite dining created by Marco Pierre White. Experience live cooking demonstrations and masterclasses.
Iglu Cruise offers 14 nights from £1,090 (was £1,149) per person on ‘Scandinavia & the Baltics from Southampton’, full board, based on two sharing an inside cabin, on board P&O Cruises Britannia, departing Southampton on September 19th, 2025. No tips required.
Music Cities of the Deep South £2,549
Featuring a Graceland Tour, the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum and Music Hall of Fame and a Mississippi Dinner Jazz Paddle-Boat Cruise, this itinerary continues with a chance of beach adventures, a pearl farm and kayaking. Iglu Cruise offers 13 nights from £2,549 per person, on ‘Music Cities of the Deep South with Tours and the Caribbean’, full board, based on two sharing an inside cabin, on board Norwegian Escape, departing London Heathrow (Manchester +£130), on March 17th, 2026 with overseas transfers.
Menton Carnival and Nice, France £4,668
The 2026 Menton Lemon Festival will take place from February 11th to March 1st, 2026. The 26th of February 2026 falls within the festival's duration, making it a good date to potentially attend events like the parades, illuminated floats, and the unique fantasy world created in the Biovès Gardens. Iglu Cruise offers 10 nights from £4,668 (was £8,100) per person, on ‘Nice & Menton Carnival from Rome to Barcelona’, full board, based on two sharing a Vista Suite on board Silver Muse, departing UK airports on February 23rd, 2026 with free Wi-Fi, beverages, shore excursions, transfers and gratuities included.
Comedy Voyage with Jack Whitehall £774
Comedian Jack Whitehall hosts the UK Virgin Voyages Comedy Fest, alongside a line up of the UK’s most hilarious performers. Iglu Cruise offers 6 nights from £774 (was £800) per person, on ‘Comedy Voyage with Jack Whitehall, English Sights & European Delights from Portsmouth’, full board, based on two sharing an inside cabin on board Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, departing Portsmouth on August 30th, 2025, with Wi-Fi and tips included.
Oktoberfest 2026 £1,739
A beer-lover's dream cruise. Iglu Cruise offers 14 nights from £1,739 per person (was £1,799) on ‘Oktoberfest European Capitals from Southampton’, full board, based on two sharing an inside cabin, on board Sky Princess, departing Southampton on September 26th, 2026.
Dave Mills, Chief Commercial Officer for Iglu Cruise says, ‘Whilst themed cruises are not new, I feel that the planning and preparation around the themes is better than ever, making the attractiveness of the holidays more and more appealing. The coming year looks to be full of fascinating themed cruises, but, as we always say, it’s best to book early to avoid missing out on these special departures.’
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