Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel's ship Riviera Rose begins Douro River cruises
The UK-based company Riviera Travel (fleet) has introduced the Riviera Rose ship to service on Portugal’s Douro River. The boat’s...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady's crew and sailors sing as one into New York Harbor
As the Brilliant Lady ship slipped gracefully past the Statue of Liberty into New York Harbor on September 2nd, an unexpected moment of maritime...
September 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Victoria ends British cruise season in Palma de Mallorca
Cunard’s liner Queen Victoria is scheduled to make her final port call in Palma de Mallorca, this Saturday, September 6th. This visit...
September 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Vista ship’s 2027 Kangaroo Passage traversing 4 continents
In 2027, Oceania Cruises will dispatch the Oceania Vista on a grand 129-day passage from Sydney to London, known as the Kangaroo Route. Commencing...
September 1, 2025 - Accidents
Galley/kitchen fire on P&O's ship Iona quickly contained during Norwegian Fjords cruise
On August 30th, a small oil fire ignited in the Galley/kitchen (on Deck 5) of P&O Cruises’ ship Iona. It was swiftly extinguished by the...
August 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard announces Labor Day Sale for voyages through 2027
Cunard Line has declared the opening of its Labor Day Sale, extending reduced fares beginning at US$999 with additional onboard credit of up to US...
August 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady completes Virgin Voyages fleet circle at Portsmouth
On Monday, August 18th, Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, made her maiden call in the United Kingdom by arriving at...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus River Cruises introduces Tailor-Made Fly-Cruise Program in 2026
Amadeus River Cruises has announced the introduction of its “Five-Star Tailor-Made River Cruising” program, which will include return...
August 11, 2025 - Accidents
Southampton police evacuate P&O Ventura cruise ship following explosive claim
On the morning of Saturday, August 9th, operations at Southampton Port’s Mayflower Terminal were interrupted following a report from a man...
August 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scarlet Lady ship opens Virgin Voyages’ Iceland chapter
Virgin Voyages celebrated a milestone this week as Scarlet Lady became the first ship in the fleet to visit Iceland, marking the brand’s...
August 5, 2025 - Accidents
Storm Floris brings service disruption to Irish Sea ferry routes
Adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Floris have caused notable disruption to ferry shipping operations in the Irish Sea, specifically...
August 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CLIA announces Cruise Week 2025 campaign with expanded trade engagement
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed Cruise Week 2025 will take place from 15th to 21st September in...
July 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK signs industry’s largest ship management deal with V.Ships Leisure
Marella Cruises UK has secured a landmark 5‑year technical service agreement with V.Ships Leisure, marking a pivotal shift in the management of its 5...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
First‑ever crime‑themed cruise launched by Virgin Voyages and iHeartMedia
Virgin Voyages has crafted a unique 5-night Caribbean voyage (departure on October 10th, roundtrip from Miami, Florida USA) on Valiant Lady ship. The...
July 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Elizabeth offers exclusive shore excursions during Caribbean 2025-2026 season...
Cunard will offer a specially curated selection of 32 exclusive shore experiences for guests aboard Queen Elizabeth during her inaugural ex-Miami...
July 18, 2025