Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
Food poisoning among the crew forces Brittany Ferries' ship Pont Aven to divert to France
Due to crew members falling ill, a Brittany Ferries vessel en route to Plymouth UK (England) underwent a diversion. As a precautionary measure, the...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Man's newest passenger and freight ferry Manxman completes berthing tests
The newest ferry (passenger and freight/Ro-Pax vessel) for the Isle of Man UK has successfully completed a series of trials in two crucial ports...
August 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Royal to open Scotland's Aberdeen South Harbour
The Port of Aberdeen (Scotland) announced that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal (Princess Anne of Edinburgh, 1950-born as Anne Elizabeth Alice...
August 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Trimline rebrands 5th Marella Cruises UK ship
Trimline marks a milestone as they successfully complete their fifth rebranding endeavor for Marella Cruises UK, focusing on the refurbishment of...
August 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK offers double OBC money on cruises to Iberia (Spain & Portugal) or the Canaries
P&O Cruises UK has exciting news for travelers looking to explore Spain, Portugal, or the Canary Islands. They have announced an offer of double...
August 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Barbie joining P&O Cruises UK's ships Arvia and Iona for summer 2023
P&O Cruises UK has introduced dedicated family zones on its 5 family-friendly ships during the 2023 summer holiday season. Passengers on P&O...
July 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Coral Princess cruise ship arrives in Dover UK for inaugural call before world voyage
This week, Port Dover (England UK) celebrated the maiden call of Coral Princess ship on Wednesday, July 26th, before her 55-night around-the-world...
July 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries’ direct service Ireland-Spain confirmed for 2024
Brittany Ferries has confirmed its direct service between Ireland and Spain for 2024 and has released 2024's schedule. The year-round service will be...
July 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK adding 3rd Douro ship - Porto Mirante
Due to the increasing demand for Douro sailings, Riviera River Cruises UK/fleet has announced the addition of a third ship - named Porto Mirante, in...
July 22, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Pride ship cancels cruises due to propulsion issue
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line passengers had an unfortunate ending to their voyage, and many others had their upcoming trip plans changed due to a...
July 21, 2023 - Accidents
9-month-old baby medevaced from Marella Explorer cruise ship
A swift and well-coordinated emergency response resulted in the successful evacuation of a 9-month-old British citizen from Marella Explorer ship...
July 21, 2023 - Accidents
Stena Line's ferry Stena Superfast VII catches fire in Belfast Harbour
Stena Line's ferry Stena Superfast VII caught fire in Belfast Harbour (Northern Ireland) on Wednesday morning, July 19th. Crews from Northern...
July 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line introduces 2024 Event Voyages program
The UK-based Cunard Line announced its highly anticipated Event Voyages 2024. Cunard's flagship RMS Queen Mary 2 will host 4 out of 7 themed voyages...
July 12, 2023 - Accidents
Regal Princess cruise ship cancels visit to Portland (Dorset England) due to protests
Regal Princess, a regular visitor to Portland Port (Dorset) was scheduled to dock on Saturday, July 8th, during a 12-day British Isles voyage, which...
July 10, 2023 - Accidents
Marella UK cancels current and next cruise on Marella Discovery ship due to engine fire
Marella Cruises UK has decided to cancel the remainder of its ongoing voyage and the upcoming departure of the Marella Discovery cruise ship due to a...
July 10, 2023