Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- 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