Cruise news (UK-tagged)
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Clive Palmer resurrects Titanic II ship replica project, Maiden Voyage set for 2027
After a decade of hiatus, Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer has rekindled plans to construct the Titanic II, a replica of the iconic ocean liner...
March 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen announces Mediterranean fly-cruises for Balmoral ship in 2025
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its Mediterranean fly-cruises aboard MS Balmoral ship for 2025. Passengers can embark on 7- to 12...
March 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages invites remote workers on month-long Mediterranean cruise
Virgin Voyages presents an opportunity for remote workers to embark on a month-long cruise around the Mediterranean this summer, priced at less than...
March 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises launches diverse 2026 summer itineraries from Southampton UK
MSC Cruises is set to offer 3 concurrent summer seasons for bookings, including 2026 ex-UK sailings, starting Thursday, March 14. MSC Virtuosa ship...
March 11, 2024 - Accidents
Marella (TUI UK) cancels Red Sea repositioning cruises due to safety concerns
Marella Cruises has made the decision to cancel a series of repositioning sailings on Discovery 2 ship due to concerns regarding the Red Sea area...
March 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2025-2026 program with 90+ new itineraries
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has announced its 2025-2026 program, introducing 90+ new itineraries for travelers seeking diverse sea vacation...
March 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA River Cruises introduces 50+ new excursions for 2024 season
The UK-based A-ROSA River Cruises has expanded its excursion program for the 2024 season, adding 50+ new excursions to its offerings and bringing the...
March 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen schedules diverse European Arctic and Med cruises for 2024 (ship Balmoral)
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has resumed operations in the North Sea, presenting an array of destinations as the 2024 season commences. The...
March 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne to offer an unprecedented luxury retail shopping experience
With less than 3 months remaining until the debut of its newest vessel, the UK-based Cunard Line unveils a glimpse into the enhanced retail offerings...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries UK achieves 50,000-ton CO2 emission reduction milestone
P&O Ferries, a prominent maritime transport service provider, has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by ~50,000 tonnes over the past year...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson presents free Virgin cruise to plane passengers
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson pleasantly surprised passengers on a Delta flight bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, by personally...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ABB to install shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port
ABB has been selected as the main contractor for Portsmouth International Port's Sea Change project, which aims to implement a shore power system...
March 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Dover UK kicks off 2024 cruise season with AIDA ship visits
The 2024 season commences this month at the Port of Dover England UK, with 4 consecutive weekly visits from AIDA Cruises ships. After AIDAluna's...
March 1, 2024 - Accidents
Fred Olsen scraps Balmoral ship cruise after Norovirus outbreak
A 2-night cruise initially scheduled to depart from Southampton and travel to Newcastle, offered at a price lower than rail and air fare, has been...
February 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady ship completes final drydocking before delivery to Virgin Voyages
The newbuild Brilliant Lady cruise ship has successfully concluded her final dry dock period ahead of her imminent delivery to Virgin Voyages. This...
February 28, 2024