Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Accidents
Stena Superfast VII ferry stranded off Northern Ireland amid storm
Passengers on the Stena Superfast VII ferry have been delayed for 14+ hours off the coast of Northern Ireland after departing from Cairnryan...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Trimline UK secures €15M contract for AIDA Cruises’ Evolution (refurbishment) program
The UK-based Trimline, a specialist in marine interior outfitting, has been awarded a EUR 15 million (US$19.1 million) contract to refit 3 AIDA...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vahali Shipyards Serbia launches SAGA UK's newest riverboat Spirit of the Moselle
The Serbian shipbuilder Vahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica) launched the Spirit of the Moselle. The new riverboat was commissioned by the...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth to undergo drydock refit before Caribbean and Alaska debuts
Cunard has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of MS Queen Elizabeth, aligning the vessel for its inaugural Caribbean 2025 program (based...
December 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces Annual Pass for unlimited cruises (fleetwide) in 2025
Virgin Voyages unveiled its groundbreaking Annual Pass, allowing cruisers to embark on unlimited sailings across an entire calendar year. The...
December 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's new ship Queen Anne showcases largest curated art collection at sea
Cunard Line has unveiled a partnership with Talk Art podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, introducing an innovative, self-guided art tour on...
November 28, 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
AIDAluna ship ends successful 2024 season at Port Dover UK
AIDAluna ship concluded another strong cruise year for the Port of Dover (England), departing earlier this month for Spain ahead of the winter...
November 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC launches Winter 2025-2026 cruises from Southampton UK
MSC Cruises has commenced bookings for its Winter 2025-2026 season, featuring weekly sailings aboard the MSC Poesia from Southampton UK to key...
November 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Dover UK wraps up 2024 cruise season with AIDALuna ship
The Port of Dover (England) concluded its 2024 cruise season with the departure of AIDALuna, a vessel from AIDA Cruises that notably both opened and...
November 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral to undergo drydock refurbishment at A&P Falmouth UK
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral will enter drydock in December for a 2-week refurbishment at A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group...
November 19, 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 - Accidents
Le Commandant Charcot icebreaker’s visit to Lerwick halted by adverse weather
The season's final cruise ship call at Lerwick was canceled due to adverse weather, despite the vessel's classification as a polar exploration ship...
November 18, 2024