Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages unveils 19 new ports and 27 cruise itineraries through April 2025
Virgin Voyages is unveiling 19 new ports and 27 exciting itineraries available until April 2025. These offerings cater to diverse preferences...
September 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages returns to Portsmouth UK in 2024
Virgin Voyages is slated to return to the United Kingdom in 2024, following its inaugural sailing from Portsmouth International Port with the Scarlet...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen partners with Go Stargazing UK for 26 cruises in 2024
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has collaborated with Go Stargazing (UK-based astronomy organization) to introduce a series of voyages scheduled...
September 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Northern Irelands's Port Belfast enjoys growth as cruise homeport/turnaround destination
Over the past decade, Port Belfast (Northern Ireland) has emerged as a significant player in the cruise industry, hosting some of the largest and...
August 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora 1 makes maiden call to ABP's Port Southampton (England UK)
ABP Port of Southampton warmly received the maiden call of Explora Journeys' vessel, Explora 1, heralding the commencement of a nine-night voyage...
August 31, 2023 - Accidents
P&O UK's cruise passengers injured after Britannia ship crashes into an oil tanker in palma de...
In a weather-related incident that occurred on Sunday, August 27th, P&O UK's Britannia ship moored in Palma de Mallorca encountered a situation...
August 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines celebrating 20 Years of homeporting at Port Liverpool UK
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines celebrated two decades of homeporting at/sailing from Port Liverpool (England UK) by hosting a surprise event at the Cruise...
August 28, 2023 - Accidents
VIDEO: P&O Britannia crashes into oil tanker amid Mallorca storm
Amidst a powerful storm on Sunday morning (August 27th), the cruise ship Britannia, operated by P&O UK from Southampton England, faced a maritime...
August 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ferry company P&O closes Dublin-Liverpool route
P&O Ferries has announced the discontinuation of its Dublin-Liverpool route by year-end. The reason cited is the lack of an available berth in...
August 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK boasts new sustainable cruise terminal
After an 18-month construction period, Portsmouth International Port proudly accommodates visitors from the ship Spirit of Discovery by Saga Cruises...
August 22, 2023 - Accidents
Crew member dead after falling from Viking Mars cruise ship
In a tragic turn of events within the cruise industry, a crew member lost their life as a result of a distressing incident that occurred in the Ross...
August 19, 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
Cunard Line enabling shore power capability fleetwide
Cunard has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by equipping its entire fleet with the capability to utilize shore power. Queen Elizabeth has been...
August 17, 2023 - Accidents
69-year-old passenger medevaced from Celebrity Cruises' ship Celebrity Silhouette
On the 7th of August, ~40 NM (~74 km) southwest of Cabo Carvoeiro (cape near Peniche, Portugal), the Portuguese Navy conducted a successful medevac...
August 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line partners with Two Michelin-starred Chef Michel Roux
Cunard has revealed an exclusive collaboration with Michel Albert Roux (1960-born Michelin-starred chef). Michel Roux will be collaborating closely...
August 11, 2023