Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
British Cruise Passenger Missing From Queen Mary 2
The US Coast Guard (USCG) called off a search effort to locate elderly British lady missing from RMS Queen Mary 2. The ship, operated...
December 24, 2016 - Cruise Industry
MSC Returns to the UK 2018
MSC Cruises will return to the United Kingdom in 2018 with MSC Magnifica sailing her first full season ex-UK program. The ship, launched in 2009...
November 15, 2016 - Accidents
One Killed, Nine Injured in Cruise Shore Excursion Accident
One passenger has been killed and 9 injured in a bus crash while on P&O Cruises shore excursion in the Caribbean on Wednesday, November...
November 10, 2016 - Accidents
P&O Cruises' Azura Remains In Port Due To Technical Issue
P&O Cruises' ship Azura was forced to extend her call in Ponta Delgarda, the Azores staying overnight and spending an extra port day...
November 3, 2016 - Cruise Industry
CMV Columbus Makes a World Cruise in 2018
The newest addition to the fleet of Cruise & Maritime Voyages/CMV - Columbus/fka Pacific Pearl), will make a 121-night world cruise January...
August 19, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Passengers Struck Down by Norovirus are Entitled to Compensation
The Court of Appeal has ruled: UK holidaymakers who fell ill onboard the Fred Olsen cruise ship are entitled to compensation. A total of 16...
August 2, 2016 - Accidents
Black Watch Departs Madeira for the U.K.
The fire-damaged Fred Olsen's cruise ship Black Watch departed Madeira for the UK and should return to service in time for her next cruise in 9 days...
July 10, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Launches Euro Pricing in Ireland
Norwegian Cruise Line launched euro pricing for Republic of Ireland. The move is the next step forward in the “Growing Europe” strategy...
July 6, 2016 - Accidents
Fire on Black Watch
Nearly 700 Fred Olsen cruise passengers will be flown home from Madeira following a fire on the cruise ship Black Watch. Crew extinguished the...
July 4, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Lines Neglect Brexit Concerns
U.K. cruise lines have adopted a "wait-and-see" approach to the current UK post-Brexit crisis, telling passengers it was business as usual...
June 28, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Industry Worth EUR 3.3 Billion to UK Economy
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) yesterday published its annual European Economic Contribution Report, that revealed the cruise industry...
June 21, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Criticism Over Icebreaker's Use on Northwest Passage Cruise
The participation of a UK science ship in a cruise through Northwest Passage by Crystal is reported to have triggered concerns. RRS Ernest...
June 18, 2016 - Accidents
Fred Olsen Confirms Norovirus Outbreak on Balmoral
A norovirus outbreak has been confirmed onboard mv Balmoral, affecting passengers on the 34-night "Old England to New England" cruise, which left...
May 3, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Icebreaker Chartered to Escort Crystal's Northwest Passage Cruise
Crystal Serenity will be escorted by the ICE 05 classed Ernest Shackleton (icebreaker ship equipped to navigate through ice-covered waters) through...
April 14, 2016 - Accidents
Passenger Overboard From Saga Cruise Ship
The World of Cruising reported that a cruise passenger from Saga Sapphire had gone overboard from the ship while the vessel had been...
December 14, 2015