Cruise news (Dover United Kingdom-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CCL's Carnival Pride cruise ship returns to service after drydock refurbishment
Following a month-long drydock refurbishment, a Carnival cruise ship resumed operations on Sunday, May 28th. Carnival Pride marked the beginning of...
May 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen announces themed cruises for 2024-2025
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines opened for booking schedule 2024-2025, featuring specially-timed voyages to coincide with natural wonders...
March 16, 2023 - Accidents
Irish Ferries' Isle of Innisfree ship adrift after an engine room fire accident in the middle of...
French and British authorities on March 3rd received a report that an Irish Ferries-operated ship in the middle of the English Channel had been...
March 7, 2023 - Accidents
Fire breaks out on Irish Ferries' ship Isle of Innisfree (Dover-Calais route)
3 lifeboats from Kent along with a French salvage tug were launched after a fire broke out on a Dover-Calais ferry in the English Channel. The...
March 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries takes delivery of the first of 2 new “fusion class” ferries for its Dover-Calais route
Dover-based ferry company P&O Ferries took delivery of the first of 2 new “fusion class” ships for its Dover (England UK)-Calais...
March 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries' new hybrid ships cannot charge at Dover/Calais docks
P&O Ferries UK came under criticism for its purchase of 2 new hybrid electric cruiseferries despite a lack of suitable shore-power/in-port...
March 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
5 cruise ships to visit Port Dover (England UK) for the first time in 2023
With new waterfront facilities, such as a stunning marina expected to open soon, plans for future expansion of the terminals, and a sustainable...
February 20, 2023 - Accidents
Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to strike in France
Ferry services to/from Calais (France) were suspended due to a national strike in France. P&O Ferries said it had produced an optimized sailing...
January 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's cruise ship Balmoral to be sailing from Portsmouth UK in December
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be sailing from Portsmouth (England UK) this December, offering festive cruises and an exploration of the Antarctic and...
November 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Saga UK introduces 4 new Around Britain voyages for summer 2023
Saga Cruises added a further 4 round-Britain voyages into its summer 2023 schedule, all with up to 35% off, and timed to coincide with events like...
October 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands 2023 Arctic summer season with 7 new cruises
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands its summer 2023 Arctic season with 7 new adventures taking passengers closer to the local people and communities...
September 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Disney Magic cruise ship still set to visit Plymouth UK despite World Navigator cancels voyage
The DCL-Disney Cruise Line's boat Disney Magic is still set to call at Plymouth (England UK) despite another large liner canceling her journey...
September 7, 2022 - Accidents
Ferry companies DFDS and P&O apologize for long waits at UK border controls
Ferry operators DFDS and P&O Ferries apologized for the long waits at UK border controls on Saturday, August 3. Travelers heading to the United...
September 4, 2022 - Accidents
Four Fred Olsen Bolette ship cruises cancelled due to "lack of guests"
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines announced it had canceled 4 sailings aboard Bolette because of a lack of demand for the ship’s winter voyages. The UK...
August 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen returns to Dover (England) with late summer cruises
The UK-based company Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is returning to Dover (England UK) this month with a selection of late summer voyages to destinations in...
August 14, 2022