Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth to undergo drydock refit before Caribbean and Alaska debuts
Cunard has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of MS Queen Elizabeth, aligning the vessel for its inaugural Caribbean 2025 program (based...
December 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces Annual Pass for unlimited cruises (fleetwide) in 2025
Virgin Voyages unveiled its groundbreaking Annual Pass, allowing cruisers to embark on unlimited sailings across an entire calendar year. The...
December 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's new ship Queen Anne showcases largest curated art collection at sea
Cunard Line has unveiled a partnership with Talk Art podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, introducing an innovative, self-guided art tour on...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Borealis returns to Portsmouth UK for winter cruise season
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed operations from Portsmouth England this November, launching a winter season of voyages on the...
November 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAluna ship ends successful 2024 season at Port Dover UK
AIDAluna ship concluded another strong cruise year for the Port of Dover (England), departing earlier this month for Spain ahead of the winter...
November 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC launches Winter 2025-2026 cruises from Southampton UK
MSC Cruises has commenced bookings for its Winter 2025-2026 season, featuring weekly sailings aboard the MSC Poesia from Southampton UK to key...
November 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Dover UK wraps up 2024 cruise season with AIDALuna ship
The Port of Dover (England) concluded its 2024 cruise season with the departure of AIDALuna, a vessel from AIDA Cruises that notably both opened and...
November 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral to undergo drydock refurbishment at A&P Falmouth UK
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral will enter drydock in December for a 2-week refurbishment at A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group...
November 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream Yacht Club expands presence in the British Isles with 2027 itineraries
SeaDream Yacht Club, renowned for its boutique yacht travel experiences, has announced an expanded presence in the British Isles for 2027. The new...
November 18, 2024 - Accidents
Le Commandant Charcot icebreaker’s visit to Lerwick halted by adverse weather
The season's final cruise ship call at Lerwick was canceled due to adverse weather, despite the vessel's classification as a polar exploration ship...
November 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages rolls out new incentives and popular perks for travel advisors
The UK-based premium adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages is further enhancing its support for travel agents (known as First Mates) by introducing...
November 17, 2024 - Accidents
100+ passengers file claims after Norovirus outbreaks on P&O UK’s ship Ventura
100+ passengers have filed compensation claims after experiencing illness during voyages on P&O Cruises UK's ship Ventura. Legal representatives...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s 2026 summer itineraries feature Solar Eclipse cruises and Freedom Fare Promise
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its 2026 summer itineraries departing from Rosyth, offering a Freedom Fare Price Promise to early...
November 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera rebrands as Riviera Travel, unveiling new expansion plans for North America
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has initiated a rebranding in North America, adopting the name "Riviera Travel" to align with its...
November 12, 2024