Cruise news (Portsmouth UK United Kingdom-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady completes Virgin Voyages fleet circle at Portsmouth
On Monday, August 18th, Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, made her maiden call in the United Kingdom by arriving at...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages fleet completes Portsmouth reunion for season of sailings
Portsmouth International Port is poised to welcome the full Virgin Voyages fleet this summer, as Scarlet Lady returns on July 27th, and...
July 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Ilma’s maiden UK call ushers in a new chapter for Portsmouth
On July 8th, Portsmouth International Port welcomed its first-ever LNG–powered cruise mega-yacht, Ilma. The vessel, operated by The Ritz...
July 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry service anticipated to launch in late 2025
A new direct ferry service between Scotland and France is under consideration, with operations potentially commencing in the latter half of 2025. The...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic partners with Champagne Castelnau for 'Legacy of Wine' (food-themed cruise)
Swan Hellenic announced its inaugural food-and-wine-themed expedition developed in collaboration with Champagne Castelnau. The 9-night "Legacy of...
February 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' new ship Saint-Malo conducted first LNG bunkering in Portsmouth UK
Portsmouth International Port UK has successfully conducted its first LNG bunkering operation, marking a significant step towards its goal of...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK announces record-breaking 2025 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled its 2025 cruise schedule, marking a significant milestone with a record 94 cruise ships scheduled to call...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Government of Jersey (UK) and DFDS Ferries (France) sign long-term ferry service contract
The Government of Jersey (UK) has formalized a 20-year agreement with DFDS Ferries to manage the Island’s ferry connections to the UK and...
January 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries modernizes fleet with battery-hybrid Guillaume de Normandie
Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo has recently taken delivery of Guillaume de Normandie, the 12th vessel in its E-Flexer series of roll-on/roll-off...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries’ newest ferry ship Saint-Malo reflagged to France
Brittany Ferries’ newest vessel - Saint-Malo, was officially reflagged from Cyprus to France as preparations advance for its christening in...
December 10, 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
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 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line UK unveils 2026-2027 itineraries with expanded departures
Ambassador Cruise Line UK has officially launched its 2026-2027 season, offering a range of affordable, no-fly itineraries from March 22nd, 2026, to...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
China Merchants Jinling delivers Ro-Pax ferry Saint-Malo for Brittany Ferries
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) delivered Saint-Malo, a new Ro-Pax ferry commissioned by Sweden's Stena RoRo for operation by Brittany...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen UK launches its first Mystery Cruise since 2019
The UK-based company Fred Olsen Cruise Lines will reintroduce its mystery cruise concept for the first time since 2019. On November 12th, the...
September 24, 2024