Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival raise minimum age for solo cruisers
RCI-Royal Caribbean and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line have revised their policies regarding the minimum age for unaccompanied passengers departing from...
February 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line's new ferries for the Belfast-Heysham route named Connecta and Futura
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has launched its second methanol-ready NewMax hybrid ferry at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. Following the...
February 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dover Cruise Port prepares for a dynamic 2025 season
Dover Cruise Port is set to commence its 2025 season next month, featuring 8 inaugural ship calls and serving as the UK embarkation hub for 7 cruise...
February 24, 2025 - Accidents
Severe gales disrupt ferry and flight services to Isle of Man (UK)
Severe gales have disrupted transport links to and from the Isle of Man, affecting both passenger ferry services and flights on Sunday, February 24th...
February 24, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak reported on P&O Cruises’ ship Iona during Northern Europe voyage
P&O UK’ ship Iona has experienced a suspected norovirus/GI illness outbreak during a Northern European voyage. The vessel, currently...
February 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orkney considers £5 cruise ship levy to support local infrastructure
A proposed GBP 5 levy on cruise ship tourists arriving in Orkney Scotland could generate GBP 1+ million annually, according to discussions at a...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises secures London's O2 Arena sponsorship to strengthen UK presence
Windstar Cruises has entered into a sponsorship agreement with London’s The O2 Arena, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the brand’s...
February 20, 2025 - Accidents
Port bridge collapses in Manaus during P&O's Aurora docking
On January 28th, 2025, a port bridge in Manaus (Brazil) collapsed while P&O's ship Aurora was docked. The incident occurred ~12:30 PM local time...
February 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard invites the public to co-create "Sea of Glamour" exhibition
Cunard Line has announced an initiative inviting the public to co-create a new exhibition titled "Sea of Glamour" to celebrate its 185 years of ocean...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' new ship Saint-Malo conducted first LNG bunkering in Portsmouth UK
Portsmouth International Port UK has successfully conducted its first LNG bunkering operation, marking a significant step towards its goal of...
January 29, 2025 - Accidents
Ferry services between Isle of Wight and Southampton UK suspended due to Storm Herminia
Ferry shipping between the Isle of Wight and Southampton England are suspended indefinitely as Storm Herminia impacts the region. The company Red...
January 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Belfast (Northern Ireland) aims to become a cruise homeport/turnaround port with GBP 90M investment
Belfast Harbour announced a GBP 90 million investment to enhance its cruise ship facilities and support the growing wind energy industry. The...
January 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
2024 marks a record year for cruise shipping at ABP Southampton
The Port of Southampton, recognized as Northern Europe’s leading cruise turnaround/homeport and the UK’s foremost cruise hub, achieved...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portland Port (Dorset England) prepares for record-breaking 2025 cruise season
Port Portland (Dorset, England UK) reported significant achievements in its cruise operations during 2024, setting the stage for an even more robust...
January 18, 2025 - Accidents
4 Disney Fantasy cruises canceled for drydock refurbishment (2025 Oct-Nov)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 4 Disney Fantasy sailings in 2025 due to adjustments in the ship's dry dock schedule for...
January 17, 2025