Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
Cruise ship Norovirus outbreaks on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and Seabourn Encore
The USA's CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported gastrointestinal illness/norovirus outbreaks on Cunard’s flagship...
March 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI Group considers newbuild options for Marella Cruises UK
TUI Group's Chief Executive Officer, Sebastian Ebel, announced during the company's Capital Markets Day on March 25th that the organization is...
March 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Belfast Harbour's cruise season 2025 to inject up to £25M into local economy
In 2025, Belfast Harbour (Northern Ireland) is set to host a robust cruise season, featuring 146 calls from 57 ships representing 31 different cruise...
March 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Vela ship's inaugural call starts Dover Port's 2025 cruise season
On March 25th, the Port of Dover (England) is set to welcome the Viking Vela - Viking OCEAN's newest vessel, marking the commencement of season 2025...
March 23, 2025 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America cancels two transatlantic cruises on ms Nieuw Statendam ship
HAL-Holland America Line canceled two Transatlantic voyages on ms Nieuw Statendam, originally scheduled for October 2026. Affected are the 29-day...
March 22, 2025 - Accidents
Cunard's Queen Anne enforces security measures in piracy-prone waters
During its first world voyage (111-night itinerary), Cunard's ship Queen Anne implemented heightened security protocols while transiting the Sulu and...
March 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta signs shore power agreement with Carnival Corporation
The Maltese government has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations by signing the first Power Purchase Agreement in the...
March 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's Borealis ship homeported in Newcastle in 2025 Spring & Summer
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' vessel Borealis has made her inaugural call at the Port of Tyne, marking the beginning of a series of spring and summer...
March 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation showcases environmental initiatives to Barbados officials
Carnival Corporation hosted a delegation of Barbados government officials and regulatory representatives aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia to...
March 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises implements fleetwide microfibre filtration following successful trial
Marella Cruises, in collaboration with Cleaner Seas Group, is set to implement microfibre filtration systems across its 5-ship fleet by September...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry service anticipated to launch in late 2025
A new direct ferry service between Scotland and France is under consideration, with operations potentially commencing in the latter half of 2025. The...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
GPH secures 50-year lease for Greenock Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding Ltd (GPH), recognized as the world's largest cruise port operator, has entered into a 50-year lease agreement with Clydeport...
March 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages restructures group booking programs ahead of Caribbean fleet deployment
The UK-based Virgin Voyages cruise line renamed its group booking initiative “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” to better align with travel...
March 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Anne made maiden call at Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia)
On Friday, February 28th, Cunard's newest vessel Queen Anne made an inaugural entry into Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia) as part of its first world...
February 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line starts UK to Caribbean fly-cruises 2025-2026 winter
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line announced its inaugural Caribbean fly-cruise program scheduled for 2025-2026 winter season. The program follows...
February 26, 2025