Cruise news (Queen Elizabeth-tagged)
- Accidents
5th cruise ship denied entry to New Zealand due to strict biofouling laws
Regatta (Oceania) became the 5th cruise ship to cancel port calls in New Zealand because of strict biosecurity laws. So far the biofouling laws in...
January 12, 2023 - Accidents
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is the 4th cruise ship hit with biofouling in New Zealand
Cruise industry executives met with New Zealand authorities after 2 more cruise ships were denied entry to ports in what the media is dubbing &ldquo...
January 11, 2023 - Accidents
Bali-bound Cunard ship Queen Elizabeth diverted to Fremantle (Australia) due to COVID outbreak
A Cunard liner scheduled to dock in Benoa (Bali Indonesia) was diverted and is now en route to Fremantle-Perth (Western Australia) due to a COVID...
November 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Bear Grylls joins Cunard Line's 2023 Insights Program in Alaska
Cunard Line announced a new line-up for Alaska 2023's InsightsTM enrichment program with Bear Grylls OBE, one of the most recognized personalities of...
October 22, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Coral Princess is the first cruise ship in 30+ months to visit Kangaroo Island
Princess Cruises' Coral Princess became the first cruise ship in 30+ months to visit Kangaroo Island (Penneshaw, South Australia). The arrival of...
September 21, 2022 - Accidents
Cruise lines cancel voyages and reduce passenger capacity due to crew shortages
The cruise shipping industry is experiencing difficulties with hiring crew which hindered several operations, leaving some passengers with fewer...
May 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound joins Cunard's Queen Mary 2 in Southampton (England) on June 24
Mensun Bound, the maritime archaeologist who made headlines in March 2022 with the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, will...
May 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line announces 2023-2024 schedule with maiden voyages on Queen Anne
Cunard Line announced its itinerary schedule from October 23, 2023, through to May 14, 2024, including the maiden cruises on its new ship, Queen Anne...
May 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line offering trade incentives to promote Fly Med program
During March 2022, Cunard Line is offering a range of trade incentives to promote its Fly Med program, including the opportunity to win a 2022...
March 3, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line boasts strongest bookings in decade with its Summer 2023 itineraries
Cunard Line’s summer 2023 itineraries, which unveiled 150+ new, international cruises, have seen a record-breaking first 2 days of trading...
February 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line introduces 150+ new international cruises (April 23-December 15, 2023)
Luxury brand Cunard introduced 150+ new international cruises, sailing on its trio of Queens between April 23-December 15, 2023. Across the...
January 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard and P&O UK require mandatory COVID vaccines plus booster shots
After updating their vaccine policies, Cunard Line and P&O UK have become the first lines requiring mandatory COVID vaccines plus protection with...
December 28, 2021 - Accidents
Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth cruise cancelled due to Storm Arwen
A voyage aboard Cunard's liner Queen Elizabeth became another casualty of Storm Arwen. The luxury ship was due to dock at homeport Southampton...
November 28, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Cunard introduces 17 new international cruises with Queen Elizabeth ship (February-June 2022)
Embarking on her new program in early 2022, Cunard Line's MS Queen Elizabeth will visit a total of 32 ports in 12 different countries, visiting...
November 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line's new itineraries on Queen Elizabeth (February-May 2022)
Cunard Line announced a revised itinerary program with a series of new itineraries for MS Queen Elizabeth (February-May 2022) going on sale in...
October 29, 2021