Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey awaits certification after prolonged refit
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey (fka Fred Olsen's Braemar from 2001 to 2024) arrived in Belfast (Northern Ireland) on April 28th after an extended...
August 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces Upper Deck, offering up to £500 per booking for travel agents
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revamped its loyalty program for UK and Ireland travel agents with the launch of "Upper Deck," set to go live...
August 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral to offer exclusive Mediterranean fly-cruises in 2025
Between October and November 2025, Fred. Olsen's Balmoral, a smaller vessel in the fleet, will offer a series of Mediterranean sailings, with...
August 23, 2024 - Accidents
Isle of Man ferry incident causes delays and cancellations amid high seas
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's new passenger ferry Manxman, sustained damage while docking at Heysham Port early Thursday morning...
August 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady starts new UK itineraries from Portsmouth
Virgin Voyages' vessel Resilient Lady is set to depart the Mediterranean and make her inaugural appearance in the United Kingdom with late-summer...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises partners with Tillberg Design for new river cruise ships
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based, charter-only river cruise line/shipowner, has entered into a construction agreement with Den...
August 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises ad banned by German court over misleading net-zero claim
A TUI Cruises advertisement has been prohibited by a German court for being misleading. The Regional Court of Hamburg ruled in favor of the German...
August 17, 2024 - Accidents
Caribbean Princess diverts off Isle of Wight due to onboard medical emergency
On Tuesday evening, August 13th, the Caribbean Princess ship, operated by Princess Cruises, stopped off the coast of the Isle of Wight (Cowes...
August 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship RMS Queen Mary 2 celebrates 20 years of Transatlantic cruises in Hamburg
On August 14th, RMS Queen Mary 2, the world's only operational Transatlantic ocean liner, marked 20 years of service. The vessel arrived this...
August 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages to launch Solar Eclipse-themed cruises in 2026
Virgin Voyages is charting a course for the cosmos with the introduction of its first-ever Eclipse Voyages, set to launch in 2026 as part of the...
August 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic unveils 2025 Culinary Voyages with top international chefs
Swan Hellenic has announced its 2025 culinary cruise program, featuring a series of Maris voyages with acclaimed chefs from the JRE-Jeunes...
August 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen UK unveils 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruises from Newcastle
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled 2025 fly-cruise Mediterranean voyages from Newcastle upon Tyne (England UK) included in the schedule to...
July 31, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Odyssey ship's maiden voyage rescheduled for July 30
Following multiple delays over ~3 months, the new cruise brand Villa Vie Residences has announced a revised inauguration date. The start-up company...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MARSS wins $1M contract for MOBtronic installation on new 300-meter cruise ship
MARSS, a UK-based AI-driven technology firm, has secured its largest order to date for its automated man-overboard system, MOBtronic. The contract...
July 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages offers free cruises for young adults aged 18-26
Virgin Voyages, the innovative cruise line founded by Richard Branson, offers a unique opportunity for young adults aged 18-26 to sail for free. This...
July 23, 2024