Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
P&O Ventura ship's 35-night Caribbean Cruise (2027) cancelled due to operational adjustments
P&O Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of a 35-night Caribbean cruise originally scheduled to depart from Southampton aboard MS Ventura on...
May 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scotland's Greenock Cruise Port commences operations under GPH-Global Ports Holding
On May 5th, 2025, Greenock Cruise Port initiated its operations under the management of Global Ports Holding (GPH) with the arrival of MSC Preziosa...
May 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard marks 185 years with Royal commemoration in Liverpool
On May 27, 2025, Cunard Line will commemorate its 185th anniversary in Liverpool (England UK), the city regarded as its spiritual home. The event...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages expands music-themed cruises in 2025 (Celebration Voyages) and 2026 (Red Hot Sailing...
Virgin Voyages has announced enhancements to its music-themed cruise experiences, introducing the 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage and unveiling...
May 6, 2025 - Accidents
60-yo passenger dies following altercation on MSC Virtuosa ship
On May 3, 2025, the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton UK at 06:00 p.m. local time, embarking on a 2-day voyage to Zeebrugge/Bruges...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Guernsey UK rejoins Cruise Europe to strengthen its position in European itineraries
In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the European cruise market, Guernsey UK has rejoined Cruise Europe as a regional member. This decision...
May 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises' ship Iona scheduled for first drydock refit in October 2025
P&O Cruises has announced that its LNG-powered cruise ship, Iona, will undergo her first drydocking in October 2025. The drydock refurbishment...
April 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard announces 2026 Event Voyages on ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne
Cunard Line has announced the initial selection of themed itineraries for its 2026 Event Voyages programme, to be hosted aboard flagship Queen Mary 2...
April 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America returns to Dover UK in 2025 (ship MS Nieuw Statendam)
HAL-Holland America Line has commenced its first UK-based season in over a decade, with the Pinnacle-class vessel Nieuw Statendam embarking on a 14...
April 25, 2025 - Accidents
P&O Cruises cancels Aurora's post-refit voyage due to maintenance delays
P&O Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Aurora's scheduled 3-night voyage from Southampton to Zeebrugge, originally set to depart on...
April 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex returns to Southampton for 2025 season with new itineraries
Celebrity Cruises will redeploy Celebrity Apex to Southampton (England UK) for a second consecutive summer season in 2025. The EDGE Class vessel...
April 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils first phase of 2026 Event Voyages
Cunard Line has released the initial segment of its 2026 Event Voyages schedule, featuring 5 distinct itineraries aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the...
April 15, 2025 - Accidents
Flooding aboard Sky Princess due to burst pipe
On the evening of April 8, 2025, the cruise vessel Sky Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, encountered a significant flooding event resulting...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Commencement of the 2025 cruise season at the Port of Cork (Ireland)
On April 13, 2025, the Port of Cork Company officially inaugurated its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the MS Ambition in Cobh. This...
April 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces 'Rojo by Razzle Dazzle' on Brilliant Lady ship
Virgin Voyages has announced the launch of 'Rojo by Razzle Dazzle,' a Spanish-inspired dining venue set to debut on Brilliant Lady, the latest...
April 10, 2025