Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Guernsey UK rejoins Cruise Europe to strengthen its position in European itineraries
In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the European cruise market, Guernsey UK has rejoined Cruise Europe as a regional member. This decision...
May 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises' ship Iona scheduled for first drydock refit in October 2025
P&O Cruises has announced that its LNG-powered cruise ship, Iona, will undergo her first drydocking in October 2025. The drydock refurbishment...
April 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard announces 2026 Event Voyages on ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne
Cunard Line has announced the initial selection of themed itineraries for its 2026 Event Voyages programme, to be hosted aboard flagship Queen Mary 2...
April 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America returns to Dover UK in 2025 (ship MS Nieuw Statendam)
HAL-Holland America Line has commenced its first UK-based season in over a decade, with the Pinnacle-class vessel Nieuw Statendam embarking on a 14...
April 25, 2025 - Accidents
P&O Cruises cancels Aurora's post-refit voyage due to maintenance delays
P&O Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Aurora's scheduled 3-night voyage from Southampton to Zeebrugge, originally set to depart on...
April 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex returns to Southampton for 2025 season with new itineraries
Celebrity Cruises will redeploy Celebrity Apex to Southampton (England UK) for a second consecutive summer season in 2025. The EDGE Class vessel...
April 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils first phase of 2026 Event Voyages
Cunard Line has released the initial segment of its 2026 Event Voyages schedule, featuring 5 distinct itineraries aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the...
April 15, 2025 - Accidents
Flooding aboard Sky Princess due to burst pipe
On the evening of April 8, 2025, the cruise vessel Sky Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, encountered a significant flooding event resulting...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Commencement of the 2025 cruise season at the Port of Cork (Ireland)
On April 13, 2025, the Port of Cork Company officially inaugurated its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the MS Ambition in Cobh. This...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces 'Rojo by Razzle Dazzle' on Brilliant Lady ship
Virgin Voyages has announced the launch of 'Rojo by Razzle Dazzle,' a Spanish-inspired dining venue set to debut on Brilliant Lady, the latest...
April 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines schedules 98-night World Cruise (Borealis ship) in 2027
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a 98-night world cruise aboard the Borealis, scheduled to depart from Southampton UK on January 21, 2027. The...
April 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Southampton reports strong cruise activity in early 2025
Following a record-setting performance in 2024, the Port of Southampton (England UK) has maintained robust activity into the first quarter of 2025...
April 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
£6M upgrade enhances Port Dover's cruise berths
The Port of Dover (England) has successfully completed an extensive GBP 6 million upgrade to its mooring facilities at two dedicated cruise berths...
April 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Zelim tests AI-based MOB/man overboard detection system on Ambassador Ambition cruise ship
Zelim, a Scottish firm specializing in maritime safety technology, has implemented the inaugural AI-based man overboard (MOB) detection system on a...
April 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands 2026 cruise portfolio with new voyages and themed itineraries
The UK-based Riviera Travel/fleet has expanded its 2026 cruise portfolio with the introduction of new festive sailings and themed itineraries. The...
April 1, 2025