Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Riverside Cruises UK season 2025-2026 (170+ departures/~130 itineraries in Europe)
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises is set to offer travelers an extensive array of options in 2025, with 170+ departures across ~130 itineraries...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Anne started first World Cruise from Southampton UK
Cunard Line’s newest ship - MS Queen Anne, commenced her inaugural world cruise. The 112-day voyage (roundtrip from Hamburg Germany) started...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC merge to form the Ambassador Group
The British company Ambassador Cruise Line and the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC) announced a merger, establishing the...
January 9, 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
Cunard opens for booking Alaska 2026 cruise schedule with extended itineraries
Cunard Line announced its 2026 Alaska program based on itineraries scheduled for MS Queen Elizabeth. From April to September 2026, the ship will...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s ship Bolette to star in Channel 5 Norwegian Fjord Special
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel Bolette, is set to feature on Channel 5 (British free-to-air public broadcast TV channel) later this month as...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Southampton solidifies role as UK’s premier cruise ship homeport
Port Southampton (England UK) reaffirmed its position as the leading homeport/departure port for cruise ship tourists in the UK. Projections...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK’s ship Arcadia starts 99-night World Cruise from Southampton
P&O UK's ship Arcadia departed Southampton on a 99-night world voyage titled "Epic World Explorer" on Friday, January 3rd. The itinerary...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Two renowned British jazz musicians will perform on Cunard's ship Queen Victoria in 2025
Cunard will host notable jazz musicians Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum aboard MS Queen Victoria ship in 2025, delivering exclusive performances...
January 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises launches London-Greenwich homeporting in 2026 (ship Star Pride)
Windstar Cruises, renowned for its small ship luxury experience, will debut homeport operations in London in 2026. The boutique travel brand will...
January 1, 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
Ambassador’s ships Ambience and Ambition open for travel agent tours across UK ports
Ambassador Cruise Line UK will continue its engagement with travel agents in 2025 through its 4th consecutive ship visit program. This initiative...
December 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN introduces 10 new cruise itineraries in 2026-2027
Viking OCEAN expanded its offerings with 10 new European itineraries - in the Mediterranean, the UK, Ireland, and the Baltic, now available for...
December 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral restarts operations after multi-million drydock refurbishment
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' ship MS Balmoral welcomed passengers following an extensive multi-million-pound, 2-week drydock refurbishment at A&P...
December 24, 2024