Cruise news (UK-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 - Accidents
Fire breaks out in P&O Cruises Iona ship's Atrium
Passengers were evacuated from the P&O Cruises UK ship Iona following an incident where the battery of a mobility scooter exploded and caught...
October 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returning to Australia for the first time since 2020
The UK-based company Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to make a triumphant return to Australia for the first time since 2020 as part of its World...
October 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Belfast (Northern Ireland UK) experiences record-breaking 2023 cruise season
In 2023, Belfast (Northern Ireland) experienced a record-breaking cruise season, as reported by Cruise Belfast, the collaboration between Belfast...
October 25, 2023 - Accidents
P&O UK's cruise ship Iona joins the search after North Sea crash
In response to a maritime incident in the North Sea, involving a collision between the British-flagged vessel Verity and the cargo ship Polesie...
October 25, 2023 - Accidents
Search ended for crew who fell overboard from AIDAperla cruise ship
A significant search operation was concluded following the reported incident of a crew member falling overboard from the German AIDAperla cruise ship...
October 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Aberdeen (Scotland) to surpass this year's record-breaking cruise season in 2024
The Port of Aberdeen (Scotland) is celebrating the conclusion of a highly successful cruise season and is already on track to surpass these...
October 23, 2023 - Accidents
Storm Babet delays Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship 12 hours
The return of Celebrity Silhouette to Southampton England on Sunday morning, October 22, has been postponed by ~12 hours due to the impact of Storm...
October 22, 2023 - Accidents
Crew overboard from AIDAperla cruise ship near Ramsgate (England)
A search operation is currently in progress off the Kent (England) coast in response to reports of a male crew member falling overboard from a cruise...
October 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Marella UK unveils summer 2025 itineraries, incorporating 10 cruise-and-stay packages
Marella Cruises UK unveiled its summer 2025 itineraries, incorporating 10 cruise-and-stay packages into the offerings. Marella Discovery 2 ship is...
October 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CLIA Destination Showcase event in Porto attended by 100+ delegates
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) successfully concluded a 3-day 'Destination Showcase' event in Oporto Portugal, gathering 100...
October 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship calls in Southampton UK are back to pre-COVID levels
Hampshire has seen a resurgence in cruise ship arrivals this year, with numbers now reaching pre-COVID levels, according to discussions in a council...
October 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises integrates Starlink WiFi connectivity throughout its fleet
The UK-based company Marella Cruises has recently integrated the Starlink WiFi connectivity service throughout its fleet. This implementation is...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines in the Caribbean after 3+ years with Borealis ship
Guests aboard Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' ship Borealis, on her inaugural voyage to the Caribbean, will have the opportunity to enjoy the warmth of the...
October 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scotland's Port Lerwick Harbour concludes most successful cruise season
Scotland's Lerwick Harbour recently concluded its most successful cruise season to date, rewriting the record book for the maritime sector at this...
October 11, 2023