Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- 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, Villa Vie Residences, a new cruise brand, 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