Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry Normandie debuts in Ireland
On Saturday, January 6, Brittany Ferries' cruiseferry NORMANDIE marked her inaugural visit to Ireland, docking at the Port of Rosslare. Departing...
January 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Southampton's maritime sector surges with £1 Billion economic boost amid environmental challenges
In a maritime narrative, the nautical industry has charted a historic course in bolstering the local economy this year, as disclosed by a consortium...
January 1, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Cruises UK's Christmas charter flight (ship Arvia) diverts to Bermuda due to turbulence
A P&O Cruises charter flight, transporting passengers from Barbados to Manchester, was compelled to divert to Bermuda on Christmas Eve due to...
December 27, 2023 - Accidents
Hurtigruten's cruise ship Maud faces navigation issues in North Sea amid Pia Storm
The Norwegian cruise ship Maud encountered navigation difficulties in the North Sea, attributed to damage inflicted by the Pia storm. Amid storm...
December 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV and Poseidon Expeditions join Expedition Cruise Network
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages and Poseidon Expeditions have recently joined the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN), expanding the network to a total of 20...
December 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK enhances Arvia ship cruises with additional regional flights and agent support
P&O Cruises UK has expanded its travel options for passengers booking voyages aboard MS Arvia ship, introducing additional departures from...
December 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences unveils residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey (Fred Olsen's Braemar)
The new brand/start-up Villa Vie Residences signed a Purchase Offer/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire Fred Olsen's ship Braemar and name...
December 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils Alaska 2025 season (MS Queen Elizabeth ship)
In 2025, enthusiasts of maritime exploration have the opportunity to embark on an exceptional seafaring holiday as the UK-based Cunard Line reveals...
December 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Cruises celebrates Resilient Lady ship's MerMaiden Voyage, marking a South Pacific debut
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady has commenced her MerMaiden voyage. Departing from Melbourne, the adults-only "lady ship" (fleet's third...
December 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
A-Rosa River Cruises adds 3 new train-and-cruise itineraries in 2024
A-Rosa River Cruises has joined forces with luxury train travel specialist Planet Rail to introduce three new itineraries to enhance its European...
December 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils inaugural voyage for MS Queen Anne ship (British Isles Festival/Great Britain...
Cunard has disclosed details of the inaugural event voyage on Queen Anne, featuring a distinctive British Isles Festival aligned with her maiden...
December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson welcomes Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to Australia
Sir Richard Branson introduced Resilient Lady to Australian waters, marking the arrival of the third "lady ship" in the Virgin Voyages fleet. The...
December 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils exclusive Capsule Cruise Collection partnership with Bay Garnett and Circle of Style
In commemoration of a century of cruise collections influencing the esteemed fashion landscape, Cunard Line has collaborated with second-hand fashion...
November 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's companies P&O UK and Cunard to 'fire and rehire' 900+ British staff
The UK's maritime union expresses concern over Carnival Corporation's potential "fire and rehire" strategy affecting 900+ cruise ship crewmembers...
November 24, 2023