Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
Norovirus outbreak on P&O UK's ship Ventura prompts isolation measures
Following a Norovirus outbreak on the P&O Cruises UK's vessel Ventura, several passengers are currently isolating. The liner departed from...
May 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex sets sail from Southampton UK for inaugural season
Setting sail on May 15 for her inaugural season from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises' popular ship Celebrity Apex marked a significant milestone as...
May 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises extends partnership with Emirates Airline to boost Dubai cruise tourism
MSC Cruises has extended its partnership with the Emirates Airline for an additional two seasons to reinforce Dubai's emerging status as a prominent...
May 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's new ship Queen Anne embarks on maiden voyage from Southampton UK
Cunard's latest cruise ship has commenced her inaugural voyage from Southampton UK. Queen Anne marks the company's first new vessel in 14 years and...
May 4, 2024 - Accidents
Search called off for missing crew from Ambassador Ambience ship on around-the-world cruise
The search for a missing crew member during an around-the-world cruise has been halted. The 120-night voyage departed from Lisbon Portugal bound for...
May 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages unveils inaugural cruise itineraries (2025-2026) for Brilliant Lady ship
Virgin Voyages has unveiled the itineraries for its 4th ship, Brilliant Lady, scheduled for launch in September 2025. Brilliant Lady's maiden...
May 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's newest liner Queen Anne arrived in homeport Southampton UK
Cunard's latest cruise ship MS Queen Anne has completed the relocation voyage to homeport Southampton England UK from Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard...
May 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America extends Nieuw Statendam ship's homeporting in Dover UK to 2026
HAL-Holland America Line has announced that its ship Nieuw Statendam will be homeported in Dover UK for a second consecutive year in 2026. This...
April 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sailors are invited to join 2nd annual "Virgin Celebration Voyage"
Virgin Voyages is extending a special invitation to fans of the Virgin brand and loyal passengers/Sailors to partake in the company’s second...
April 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises' Britannia sets sail after extensive refurbishment
P&O Cruises UK's flagship Britannia left from Southampton on April 21st following an extensive multimillion drydock refurbishment. The company...
April 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Queen Anne ship to Cunard in Venice
In a ceremonial affair held today (April 19), the Queen Anne officially joined Cunard's esteemed fleet, continuing the lineage of distinguished...
April 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils stellar lineup: Three Queens to grace path of next Solar Eclipse
The recent celestial event of the solar eclipse has sparked anticipation for the next occurrence on August 12th, 2026. Cunard UK announced that...
April 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK unveils summer 2026 cruises with early booking discount
P&O Cruises UK has unveiled its summer 2026 program, accompanied by an enticing early-bird booking promotion. The itinerary collection...
April 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK homeports ship Explorer 2 in Dominicana (winter 2024-2025 Caribbean season)
Minister of Tourism David Collado recently announced that the UK-based Marella Cruises has designated the Dominican Republic, specifically La Romana...
April 13, 2024 - Accidents
Marella UK's Asia & Middle East cruises (ship Discovery 2) canceled due to Red Sea crisis
TUI has made the decision to cancel Marella Cruises UK's Asia and Middle East program from November 2024 to the end of April 2025. In a...
April 11, 2024