Cruise news (Portsmouth UK United Kingdom-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
China Merchants Jinling delivers Ro-Pax ferry Saint-Malo for Brittany Ferries
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) delivered Saint-Malo, a new Ro-Pax ferry commissioned by Sweden's Stena RoRo for operation by Brittany...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen UK launches its first Mystery Cruise since 2019
The UK-based company Fred Olsen Cruise Lines will reintroduce its mystery cruise concept for the first time since 2019. On November 12th, the...
September 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries prepares for Saint-Malo ship's delivery after successful sea trials
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) recently completed sea trials for the Saint-Malo ferry/Ro-Pax ship ordered by Sweden’s Stena...
September 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady starts new UK itineraries from Portsmouth
Virgin Voyages' vessel Resilient Lady is set to depart the Mediterranean and make her inaugural appearance in the United Kingdom with late-summer...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises unveils ~450 new voyages for Summer 2026
From Alesund (Norway) to Zakynthos (Greece), ~450 cruises from AIDA Cruises' Summer Program 2026 are now open for booking. Planning ahead is...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises partners with BBC Studios for exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
Saga Cruises UK has formed a partnership with BBC Studios to provide guests with an exclusive opportunity to explore behind the scenes of popular BBC...
June 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sailors are invited to join 2nd annual "Virgin Celebration Voyage"
Virgin Voyages is extending a special invitation to fans of the Virgin brand and loyal passengers/Sailors to partake in the company’s second...
April 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ABB to install shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port
ABB has been selected as the main contractor for Portsmouth International Port's Sea Change project, which aims to implement a shore power system...
March 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic unveils cultural expedition cruises across British Isles and Iceland
Swan Hellenic, renowned for its cultural expedition cruises, unveils 3 distinctive itineraries across the British Isles and Iceland, offering curious...
February 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK sets record with 90 cruise ships in 2024
Following the publication of the latest cruise schedule, Portsmouth International Port (England UK) anticipates the arrival of 90 ships in 2024...
January 14, 2024 - Accidents
Wightlink's ferry St Faith suffers fire accident at Portsmouth Harbour UK
In a prompt reaction to an alert from the crew of the St Faith ferry (1990-built, IMO 8907228), multiple emergency services were deployed to the...
January 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry Normandie debuts in Ireland
On Saturday, January 6, Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry NORMANDIE marked her inaugural visit to Ireland, docking at the Port of Rosslare. Departing...
January 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Why cruise ships avoid UK's Port Southampton plug-in power
Cruise vessels are opting to consume fuel while docked/berthed in port instead of utilizing plug-in shore power facilities in certain cities, as...
November 10, 2023 - Accidents
100 passengers on SAGA's Spirit of Discovery injured during distressing incident in the Bay of...
SAGA's vessel, Spirit of Discovery, encountered difficulties amid formidable maritime conditions characterized by "gale force winds and nine-meter...
November 7, 2023 - Accidents
SAGA's Spirit of Adventure ship forced to divert to Cornwall due to Storm Ciaran
Last week, adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Ciaran forced the SAGA UK's ship Spirit of Adventure to alter course and dock in Falmouth...
November 5, 2023