Iglu Cruise - Asia Cruise and Tour Brochure

Iglu Cruise is the UK's largest cruise specialist, founded in 1998 as one of the first major online cruise booking services in the country. With over 1.5 million satisfied customers and more than 200,000 cruisers booked every year, Iglu Cruise has grown into an award-winning agency staffed by over 300 dedicated cruise experts based in Wimbledon, Portsmouth, and working from home. The company is a member of ABTA (#J0332) and holds ATOL licence #2987 for flight-inclusive packages, giving travellers strong financial protection. Among their most popular offerings are Asia cruise and tour holidays, combining ocean voyages with overland experiences across one of the world's most diverse and captivating continents.

Asia: A World of Contrasts on One Continent

Asia draws cruise travellers with its extraordinary range of landscapes and cultures. Ancient temples sit alongside towering modern skylines; terraced rice fields stretch out beneath misty mountain peaks; and port cities teem with colour, cuisine, and centuries of history. An Asia cruise can take in the imperial grandeur of Japan, the tropical warmth of Thailand and Vietnam, the colonial elegance of Singapore, or the buzzing energy of Hong Kong and Shanghai. The sheer variety of destinations means no two itineraries are alike, making Asia a destination that rewards both first-time visitors and seasoned explorers.

Cruise and Tour Holidays Combined

One of the strengths of an Asia cruise and tour package is the ability to go beyond the port and spend meaningful time on land. Shore excursions and pre- or post-cruise extensions allow travellers to visit sites that cannot be reached from the water alone – from Kyoto's Zen gardens and the Great Wall of China to the floating markets of Bangkok. Iglu Cruise partners with all major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises, MSC, and luxury operators such as Silversea and Regent Seven Seas, offering a wide range of ships and cabin categories to suit different budgets and styles.

Expert Advice and Financial Protection

Booking an Asia cruise involves longer flights, complex multi-port itineraries, and visa considerations that can make the process more involved than a short-haul holiday. Iglu Cruise's team of specialist agents brings detailed personal knowledge of ships, cruise lines, and Asian destinations to every booking. The company's ABTA membership and ATOL licensing (for flight-inclusive packages) mean that customers' money is protected. Iglu Cruise was named Cruise Agency of the Year 2024 at the Agent Achievement Awards and has received Feefo's Platinum Trusted Service Award, reflecting consistently high customer satisfaction ratings across more than two decades of trading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iglu Cruise still trading?

Yes. Iglu Cruise continues to trade as the UK's largest cruise specialist. In December 2025 the company joined Flight Centre Travel Group, the Australia-based global travel company, but continues to operate under the Iglu Cruise brand from its UK offices in Wimbledon and Portsmouth.

Is Iglu Cruise ABTA and ATOL protected?

Yes. Iglu Cruise is a member of ABTA (membership #J0332) and holds an Air Travel Organisers Licence (ATOL #2987) covering flight-inclusive packages where Iglu is the principal. Cruise-only packages are protected by a Financial Failure insurance policy held with Evolution Insurance.

What cruise lines does Iglu Cruise work with for Asia sailings?

Iglu Cruise partners with all major cruise lines that operate in Asia, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises, MSC Cruises, Cunard, and luxury operators such as Silversea Cruises, Seabourn, and Regent Seven Seas. The range covers everything from large resort ships to smaller luxury vessels.

What Asian destinations can I visit on a cruise?

Asia cruise itineraries typically call at ports across Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Indonesia. Longer world cruise segments may also include India and Sri Lanka. Many packages allow you to extend your stay in a destination with a land tour before or after the sailing.

How long is a typical Asia cruise holiday?

Asia cruise holidays tend to be longer than European sailings to make the most of the long-haul flight. Most itineraries run between 10 and 28 nights at sea, with fly-cruise packages available that combine return flights with cabin accommodation and often a hotel stay at either end of the voyage.

What happened to Planet Cruise?

Planet Cruise was a separate cruise specialist brand that was acquired alongside Iglu Cruise by Flight Centre Travel Group. The original Planet Cruise branding is no longer in active use; its cruise expertise and product range was absorbed into the wider Iglu Cruise operation.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Iglu Cruise. For current details, visit the company's official website.