Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
Ambassador Ambience cruise ship involved in docking incident with cargo carrier in Cape Town (South...
In the early hours of Friday, April 5, the cruise ship Ambience, operated by the UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line, was involved in a collision with...
April 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK promotes solo cruise options by waiving single supplements on select...
Riviera River Cruises/fleet has expanded options for solo travelers this year by eliminating the single supplement from certain departures of 4 Rhine...
April 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line's ship Ambition starts Lerwick Port's 2024 season
During the upcoming Easter weekend, Port Lerwick is set to welcome its first cruise ship of 2024, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be...
March 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line UK 2025-2026 Itineraries and promo offers (half-price discounts, premium...
Ambassador Cruise Lines unveiled its 2025-2026 itinerary program, featuring departures from 7 UK homeports, and a selection of half-price discounts...
March 23, 2024 - Accidents
23-year-old Scottish man falls overboard from MSC Euribia
A Scottish man is presumed missing after falling overboard from an MSC cruise ship while traveling in Europe. Liam Jones, a resident of Dundee, was...
March 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen sells cruise ship MS Braemar to Villa Vie Residences
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed the sale of MS Braemar to Villa Vie Residences, who intend to rebrand the vessel as Villa Vie...
March 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK announces new "back-to-back" itineraries for 2025
Responding to the growing demand for longer cruise experiences, Riviera River Cruises (Riviera Travel UK/fleet) has announced the introduction of new...
March 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces Eat & Drink Festival 2024
Virgin Voyages' renowned dining and beverage offerings are set to take the spotlight with a series of month-long onboard activations. Scheduled for...
March 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Britain's largest cruise ship P&O Arvia makes maiden voyage to Mallorca
The upcoming visit of Britain's largest cruise ship to Mallorca is set for next month. With a remarkable gross tonnage of about 184,700, P&O UK...
March 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wartsila secures lifecycle agreement with P&O Ferries UK for hybrid ships
Finnish technology conglomerate Wartsila has recently inked a lifecycle agreement with the UK-based passenger and cargo shipping company P&O...
March 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Clive Palmer resurrects Titanic II ship replica project, Maiden Voyage set for 2027
After a decade of hiatus, Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer has rekindled plans to construct the Titanic II, a replica of the iconic ocean liner...
March 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen announces Mediterranean fly-cruises for Balmoral ship in 2025
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its Mediterranean fly-cruises aboard MS Balmoral ship for 2025. Passengers can embark on 7- to 12...
March 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages invites remote workers on month-long Mediterranean cruise
Virgin Voyages presents an opportunity for remote workers to embark on a month-long cruise around the Mediterranean this summer, priced at less than...
March 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises launches diverse 2026 summer itineraries from Southampton UK
MSC Cruises is set to offer 3 concurrent summer seasons for bookings, including 2026 ex-UK sailings, starting Thursday, March 14. MSC Virtuosa ship...
March 11, 2024 - Accidents
Marella (TUI UK) cancels Red Sea repositioning cruises due to safety concerns
Marella Cruises has made the decision to cancel a series of repositioning sailings on Discovery 2 ship due to concerns regarding the Red Sea area...
March 8, 2024