Interest in world cruises is at its highest level since early 2024 and up 5% compared to the previous period. Iglu confirms an uplift in bookings at the same rate. In January, it’s increasingly popular to embark on an annual world cruise. And why not? Sailing westward from Southampton, staying in warm climes, and seeing amazing parts of the world, whilst having plentiful time to relax and live a different life on board, it’s a dream come true.
Typically, world cruising travellers sail for three months or more and return once the UK winter is over.
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Here are four of the best World Cruises from Iglu for January 2027 or 2028, chosen by price, value, or sheer luxury.
CUNARD QUEEN ANNE £12,022
Iglu Cruise offers 111 nights from £12,022 (or £108 per person per night), on ‘Full World Voyage from Southampton’ full board on board Cunard Queen Anne, based on two sharing an inside cabin, departing Southampton on January 11th, 2028. Was £12,499, saving £477.
P&O ARCADIA £15,503
Iglu Cruise offers 124 nights from £15,503 per person (or £125 per person per night), on ‘World Cruise from Southampton’ full board on board P&O Arcadia, based on two sharing an outside cabin, departing Southampton on January 6th, 2028. Tips included.
SILVERSEA SILVER DAWN £65,319
Iglu Cruise offers 150 nights from £65,319 per person, on ‘The Three Oceans – 2027 World Cruise from Los Angeles to Copenhagen’, all inclusive on board Silversea Silver Dawn, based on two sharing a Vista Suite departing London airports on January 7th, 2027. Includes free drinks, Wi-fi, tips and speciality dining and overseas transfers.
REGENT SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR £69,590
Iglu Cruise offers 135 nights from £69,590 per person, was £72,399, saving £2,809, on ‘2028 World Cruise: Legends of the Pacific from Los Angeles to San Francisco, all inclusive on board Regent Seven Seas Splendor, based on two sharing a Deluxe Veranda Suite, departing UK airports on January 4th, 2028. Includes Wi-fi, tips, excursions, speciality dining and overseas transfers.
Head of Marketing Planning for Iglu Cruise, Natalie Draper said, ‘It’s such a dream to cruise for the first three months of the year, and what we see is customers doing this year in year out, as finances allow. The fact that we can offer an extensive array of price points and cruise lines to choose from for such a voyage means it can be achievable for many, and that it’s straightforward to choose the right ship to make home for world cruising.’
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