Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Two Excel-class (newest & largest) P&O ships make concurrent call at St Maarten
P&O Cruises’ newest and largest vessels, Arvia and Iona, conducted a concurrent port call at St Maarten on Friday, January 23rd, marking a...
January 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands fleet with Riviera Reflection in 2027
The UK-based company and travel brand Riviera Travel has announced that it will expand its European fleet with a new riverboat, Riviera Reflection...
January 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cunard named headline partner for Olivier Awards 2026
Cunard Line has confirmed its appointment as Headline Partner for the Olivier Awards 2026, the United Kingdom’s principal awards programme...
January 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Liberty OTS homeported in Southampton (UK) in summer 2026
Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to return to Southampton for the first time in 18 years, marking its first call at the port since 2007. The Royal...
January 13, 2026 - Accidents
P&O Cruises’ ship Britannia diverts for repairs following technical difficulties
Passengers aboard P&O Cruises’ flagship Britannia encountered technical difficulties during a Caribbean voyage that necessitated an...
January 9, 2026 - Accidents
Berthing incident brings Holyhead ferry operations to a halt
Holyhead, the UK’s second busiest passenger ferry port (after Dover), was closed to all ferry traffic following a berthing incident involving...
January 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
St. Kitts secures homeporting operations with P&O Cruises UK
St. Kitts is advancing its role in the Caribbean cruise network by securing homeporting operations with the UK-based P&O Cruises, a subsidiary of...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation consolidates corporate structure under Bermuda flag
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has outlined a corporate restructuring plan that includes relocating its legal...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Portland Port (UK) registers dual cruise milestones in 2025
Isle of Portland Port (England UK) recorded an unprecedented level of cruise activity during 2025, setting two operational benchmarks after a late...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CLIA UK & Ireland 2026 Expedition Summit to be held on HX's ship MS Fram
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed that its next annual Expedition Summit will be held on May 8th, 2026...
December 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises adds 5-berth cabins to Arvia, Britannia and Iona
P&O Cruises UK has introduced a new accommodation configuration: 5-berth cabins on the ships Arvia, Britannia and Iona. The family-type...
December 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Victoria homeported in Southampton for 2025-2026 winter
MS Queen Victoria of Cunard Line will make her return to Southampton as homeport for the 2025-2026 winter season. The vessel is scheduled to offer a...
December 8, 2025 - Accidents
P&O Iona ship's departure from Southampton postponed after TEU containers overboard in Solent
A 2-week cruise departure from Southampton has been delayed after nearly twenty TEU containers from a cargo ship fell into the Solent, obstructing...
December 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dart Harbour enhances tender facilities for cruise ships visiting Dartmouth
The Dart Harbour authority has recently upgraded the tendering arrangements for cruise vessels calling at Dartmouth (England). According...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riverside Luxury Cruises (UK) opens bookings for 2027 European season
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 European season, offering voyages from early spring through late December with...
December 2, 2025