Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Dover Cruise Port prepares for a dynamic 2025 season
Dover Cruise Port is set to commence its 2025 season next month, featuring 8 inaugural calls and serving as the UK embarkation hub for 7 cruise lines...
February 24, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak reported on P&O Cruises’ ship Iona during Northern Europe voyage
P&O UK’ ship Iona has experienced a suspected norovirus/GI illness outbreak during a Northern European voyage. The vessel, currently...
February 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orkney considers £5 cruise ship levy to support local infrastructure
A proposed GBP 5 levy on cruise ship tourists arriving in Orkney Scotland could generate GBP 1+ million annually, according to discussions at a...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises secures London's O2 Arena sponsorship to strengthen UK presence
Windstar Cruises has entered into a sponsorship agreement with London’s The O2 Arena, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the brand’s...
February 20, 2025 - Accidents
Port bridge collapses in Manaus during P&O's Aurora docking
On January 28th, 2025, a port bridge in Manaus (Brazil) collapsed while P&O's ship Aurora was docked. The incident occurred ~12:30 PM local time...
February 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard invites the public to co-create "Sea of Glamour" exhibition
Cunard Line has announced an initiative inviting the public to co-create a new exhibition titled "Sea of Glamour" to celebrate its 185 years of ocean...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' new ship Saint-Malo conducted first LNG bunkering in Portsmouth UK
Portsmouth International Port UK has successfully conducted its first LNG bunkering operation, marking a significant step towards its goal of...
January 29, 2025 - Accidents
Ferry services between Isle of Wight and Southampton UK suspended due to Storm Herminia
Ferry shipping between the Isle of Wight and Southampton England are suspended indefinitely as Storm Herminia impacts the region. The company Red...
January 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Belfast (Northern Ireland) aims to become a cruise homeport/turnaround port with GBP 90M investment
Belfast Harbour announced a GBP 90 million investment to enhance its cruise ship facilities and support the growing wind energy industry. The...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
2024 marks a record year for cruise shipping at ABP Southampton
The Port of Southampton, recognized as Northern Europe’s leading cruise turnaround/homeport and the UK’s foremost cruise hub, achieved...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portland Port (Dorset England) prepares for record-breaking 2025 cruise season
Port Portland (Dorset, England UK) reported significant achievements in its cruise operations during 2024, setting the stage for an even more robust...
January 18, 2025 - Accidents
4 Disney Fantasy cruises canceled for drydock refurbishment (2025 Oct-Nov)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 4 Disney Fantasy sailings in 2025 due to adjustments in the ship's dry dock schedule for...
January 17, 2025 - Accidents
Regal Princess to undergo drydock maintenance, affecting April 2025 itineraries
The Carnival Corporation-owned Princess Cruises announced that its vessel Regal Princess will enter drydock in Rotterdam (Holland) for regular...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Fred Olsen introduces 'Moments Crew' to capture guest experiences on 2025 cruises
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a unique initiative by enlisting 3 renowned individuals to serve as "documentarians" aboard...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
European Waterways expands fleet with acquisition of Shannon Princess
The UK-based company European Waterways expanded its fleet with the acquisition of Shannon Princess - Ireland's sole luxury hotel barge. The vessel...
January 16, 2025