Cruise news (Mainland Orkney Island Scotland United Kingdom-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Scotland implements new emissions tax on cruise ships visiting its ports
The Scottish Green party has unveiled plans to impose a new tax on cruise vessels visiting Scotland, aiming to address environmental concerns and the...
October 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Orkney Islands Council unveils proposals to control the number of cruise ships
The Orkney Islands Council (OIC) unveiled a strategic blueprint to navigate the bustling waters of cruise ship tourism. As one of the crown jewels in...
August 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDAluna is the first AIDA Cruises' ship to arrive in Kiel (Germany) this season
AIDA Cruises is set to make 64 stops in Kiel Fjord during summer 2023, with 3 of its ships including AIDAnova, AIDAluna, and AIDAbella. AIDAluna was...
May 1, 2023 - Accidents
Dozens evacuated as MV Pentalina ferry runs aground off Scottish island
Passengers on a ferryboat to Orkney were evacuated and taken ashore by lifeboat after the ship ran aground in “a major incident”. All 60...
April 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises opens farewell season of AIDAaura ship
AIDA Cruises offers all cruise fans the chance to say goodbye to its AIDAaura ship with extraordinary travel offers. After 20+ years in service, the...
January 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s Valentine’s Day cruise promotion
Hurtigruten announced the company's 2nd annual North America “Suites for your Sweet” promo offering an additional 10% off per person with...
February 10, 2021