Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne to offer an unprecedented luxury retail shopping experience
With less than 3 months remaining until the debut of its newest vessel, the UK-based Cunard Line unveils a glimpse into the enhanced retail offerings...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries UK achieves 50,000-ton CO2 emission reduction milestone
P&O Ferries, a prominent maritime transport service provider, has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by ~50,000 tonnes over the past year...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson presents free Virgin cruise to plane passengers
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson pleasantly surprised passengers on a Delta flight bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, by personally...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ABB to install shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port
ABB has been selected as the main contractor for Portsmouth International Port's Sea Change project, which aims to implement a shore power system...
March 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Dover UK kicks off 2024 cruise season with AIDA ship visits
The 2024 season commences this month at the Port of Dover England UK, with 4 consecutive weekly visits from AIDA Cruises ships. After AIDAluna's...
March 1, 2024 - Accidents
Fred Olsen scraps Balmoral ship cruise after Norovirus outbreak
A 2-night cruise initially scheduled to depart from Southampton and travel to Newcastle, offered at a price lower than rail and air fare, has been...
February 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady ship completes final drydocking before delivery to Virgin Voyages
The newbuild Brilliant Lady cruise ship has successfully concluded her final dry dock period ahead of her imminent delivery to Virgin Voyages. This...
February 28, 2024 - Accidents
Virgin Voyages cancels Australia&New Zealand cruises 2024-2025 due to Red Sea crisis
Virgin Voyages, the travel brand company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, has made the decision to cancel its Australia and New Zealand 2024...
February 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands UK trade offerings through USAirtours partnership
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its presence in the UK trade market through a newly forged collaboration with USAirtours. This partnership...
February 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces high-speed connectivity fleetwide with SES Cruise+Starlink Internet
The UK-based company and travel brand Virgin Voyages is set to introduce an unprecedented level of connectivity for its passengers with the...
February 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic unveils cultural expedition cruises across British Isles and Iceland
Swan Hellenic, renowned for its cultural expedition cruises, unveils 3 distinctive itineraries across the British Isles and Iceland, offering curious...
February 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line renews partnership with ORCA for 3rd year
Ambassador Cruise Line has extended its partnership with ORCA, a marine conservation charity, for a third year, scheduling 23 dedicated itineraries...
February 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK unveils inaugural itineraries for the new ships Radiance and Rose
Riviera River Cruises UK (fleet) has unveiled the inaugural itinerary programs for its two forthcoming riverboats, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose...
February 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Alle Pierce named Godmother of Riverside Luxury Cruises' newest vessel, Riverside Debussy
Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced Alle Pierce as the Godmother of their latest vessel, the Riverside Debussy (fka Crystal Debussy). Ms...
February 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils 2025-2027 voyages, new Caribbean routes, simultaneous World Cruises
Cunard announced the commencement of sales for sailings spanning from September 2025 to January 2027, inclusive of new Caribbean itineraries leaving...
February 22, 2024