Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK releases 2025 European river cruise program
The UK-based company Riviera Travel/fleet has unveiled its 2025 European river cruise program. The itinerary collection is now open for booking and...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador's 2-ship fleet to boast SpaceX Starlink connectivity
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line is poised to join the ranks of leading cruise companies by introducing state-of-the-art internet connectivity...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s cruise fleet unites for Funchal Madeira celebrations
The convergence of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 3-ship fleet (Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral) in Portugal's Madeira region on November 9th marked a historic...
November 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Transatlantic liner RMS Queen Mary 2 restarts operations on November 16
Cunard's Transatlantic ship RMS Queen Mary 2 is currently undergoing drydock maintenance at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (in Rotterdam Holland). After...
November 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Why cruise ships avoid UK's Port Southampton plug-in power
Cruise vessels are opting to consume fuel while docked/berthed in port instead of utilizing plug-in shore power facilities in certain cities, as...
November 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean opens bookings for 2025 European cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International opened bookings for their 2025 European voyages following the release of their 2025 Alaskan itineraries. For the...
November 8, 2023 - Accidents
100 passengers on SAGA's Spirit of Discovery injured during distressing incident in the Bay of...
SAGA's vessel, Spirit of Discovery, encountered difficulties amid formidable maritime conditions characterized by "gale force winds and nine-meter...
November 7, 2023 - Accidents
SAGA's Spirit of Adventure ship forced to divert to Cornwall due to Storm Ciaran
Last week, adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Ciaran forced the SAGA UK's ship Spirit of Adventure to alter course and dock in Falmouth...
November 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Irish Ferries enters into charter agreement for P&O to operate the Holyhead-Cherbourg routes
Irish Ferries has chartered the vessel Norbay to replace МС Epsilon on its Dublin to Holyhead and Cherbourg routes after P&O Ferries withdrew it...
November 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes first sustainable marine fuel trial
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson's innovative travel brand, announced the successful completion of its inaugural trial with sustainable marine fuel...
November 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Funchal (Madeira) receives 3 cruise ships on a single day
Port Funchal (Madeira Island Portugal) accommodated 3 cruise ships on Monday, October 30. This arrangement allows for all three ships to be...
October 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scotland implements new emissions tax on cruise ships visiting its ports
The Scottish Green party has unveiled plans to impose a new tax on cruise vessels visiting Scotland, aiming to address environmental concerns and the...
October 29, 2023 - Accidents
Fire breaks out in P&O Cruises Iona ship's Atrium
Passengers were evacuated from the P&O Cruises UK ship Iona following an incident where the battery of a mobility scooter exploded and caught...
October 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returning to Australia for the first time since 2020
The UK-based company Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to make a triumphant return to Australia for the first time since 2020 as part of its World...
October 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Belfast (Northern Ireland UK) experiences record-breaking 2023 cruise season
In 2023, Belfast (Northern Ireland) experienced a record-breaking cruise season, as reported by Cruise Belfast, the collaboration between Belfast...
October 25, 2023