Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK expands Winter 2025 routes with new Caribbean itineraries
Marella Cruises UK has announced two new ports of call for the Marella Discovery ship, adding Isla Catalina/Dominicana and Ponce/Puerto Rico...
July 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages and SoulCycle launch 'Seas the Ride' initiative
Virgin Voyages has announced a collaboration with SoulCycle to launch the “Seas the Ride” initiative combining fitness and luxury...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen unveils shorter itinerary segments for World Cruise 2025 (ship Bolette)
Explorers seeking their next adventure can take advantage of 3 new shorter sailings as part of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 2025 world cruise. The cruise...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
UK & Ireland Cruise Week set for September 16-22 by CLIA
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has announced that this year’s UK & Ireland Cruise Week will take place from September 16-22...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Red Funnel Ferries UK introduces emissions-free Artemis EF-24 Passenger ship
Red Funnel Ferries is set to introduce an emissions-free vessel, the Artemis EF-24 Passenger, to Southampton-West Cowes (Isle of Wight) route by late...
July 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral homeported in Rosyth/Edinburgh (Scotland) in summer 2024
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has commenced its summer season in Scotland with the Balmoral ship embarking on its inaugural cruise from...
July 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O expands flight program for Caribbean fly-cruises from the UK
P&O Cruises has expanded its air program to enhance Caribbean fly-cruises scheduled between November 2025 and February 2026. This expansion aims...
June 30, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak prompts later boarding for P&O's Ventura ship
Passengers scheduled to board the Ventura ship, which recently experienced a norovirus outbreak, have been advised to arrive later than usual to...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line UK expands to North America with new USA office
UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line has announced its expansion into North America by establishing a dedicated office in the United States and...
June 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK waives single supplements for 2024 yacht cruises
Riviera Travel UK/fleet is catering to solo travelers by offering a 10% discount on cabins without single supplements across 5 charter yacht voyages...
June 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Line to broadcast major sporting events fleetwide
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Line has announced that it will broadcast all UEFA European Football Championship matches, Wimbledon, and the Olympics...
June 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
UK's Port Southampton marks record cruise season start with 71 calls in May
Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Southampton set a record in May by welcoming an unprecedented number of cruise vessels, marking a...
June 21, 2024