£435pp—Week-long festive no-fly Europe cruise

Sail aboard brand-new MSC Euribia when festive decorations adorn the streets of historic ports along European shores. Picturesque Christmas markets start to pop up between late November and early December, so you can go shopping for that all-important gift to put under the tree back home, and keep warm with delicious mulled wine among colourful stalls.

What's included

• A 7-night no-fly cruise onboard MSC Euribia, in an Interior Cabin
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks; plus hot drinks (tea and coffee) on the ship
• Onboard gratuities

When
Set sail on 24 November, 2023, from Southampton.

To book this offer online, visit the Iglu Cruise website. You can also call 020 3993 0761 to speak to a consultant.

Itinerary
This voyage departs from and returns to Southampton, calling at:

• Hamburg, Germany… with its hip bars, shops, and restaurants, Lonely Planet calls it "one of the coolest cities on Earth". From late November, fairy lights illuminate the streets as numerous Christmas markets spring up over the city. Explore the adults-only market in St Pauli or head to the Jungfernstieg Weißer Zauber market, which has cosy white tents selling mulled wine and cinnamon rolls against the backdrop of the Alster lake.
• Rotterdam, Netherlands… Europe's largest port is home to world-class architecture, including the De Rotterdam tower and the Erasmus Bridge. Discover the city's buzzing bars and cafés, and take a stroll through the lively Markthal—an indoor market hall with gourmet international food stalls—which Fodor's calls "the talk of the town".
• Zeebrugge, Belgium… you'll be a 25-minute drive from the picture-perfect old town of Bruges. From 24 November to 7 January, the Winter Glow festival transforms the city into a winter wonderland. Atmospheric light installations create a festive glow around every corner, and you'll find an ice-skating ring, cosy winter bars, two Christmas markets, and hundreds of twinkling Christmas trees.
• Le Havre, France... the final port of call is Le Havre in Normandy. The city's captivating Modernist architecture has earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and the Musée Malraux is home to famous impressionist paintings, including several pieces by Monet, who spent his childhood in the city.

About the ship
Launched in June this year, MSC Euribia is the second ship in the MSC fleet to be powered by liquid natural gas, the cleanest marine fuel.

This large, fun-filled vessel carries over 6,300 passengers at full capacity, and it has many of the same features as its sister ship MSC Virtuosa, including five pools, an Aurea Spa, a Broadway-style theatre, and a spectacular indoor promenade with restaurants, bars, and shops.

There are 21 bars onboard, and dining options include a 1336-seat buffet restaurant, a brand-new Indochine venue, and five specialty restaurants (supplements apply).

Other options

• Sail in an Ocean View Cabin from £532 per person
• Sail in a Balcony Cabin from £581 per person