Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
King's Coronation celebration details announced by Princess Cruises
A variety of coronation-themed events and entertainment are planned on two Princess Cruises ships based in the United Kingdom to celebrate the...
April 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Ambience is the first cruise ship to dock at Port Cork (Ireland) in 2023
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the first cruise ship of 2023, marking the beginning of an exciting and busy season for the port, local...
April 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Tallink Star ferry to be chartered by Irish Ferries starting May 2023
In June 2023, Irish Continental Group, a company that owns Irish Ferries, and also car carriers/Ro-Ro ships, and containerships, will deploy its...
April 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line's ship Ambition enters drydock at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (Germany)
Ambassador Cruise Line UK's second ship Ambition/fka AIDAmira arrived at Lloyd Werft Shipyard in Bremerhaven (Germany). The vessel (previously...
April 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries cutting 60 jobs in the UK
Major ferry operator P&O Ferries is contemplating reducing its UK workforce by 60 jobs, primarily in managerial and supervisory positions. The...
April 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle to serve as Godmother for MSC Explora 1
Dr. Sylvia Alice Earle (1935-born American marine biologist, oceanographer, and conservationist) has been selected as the Godmother of MSC Explora...
April 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils Europe 2024 voyages and cruisetours
Princess Cruises is offering a unique opportunity for travelers to explore Europe's historic cities and landmarks on its newest ship - Sun Princess...
April 5, 2023 - Accidents
At least 3 dead, 13 missing after boat accident off St Kitts, P&O Britannia helping search
A P&O UK liner with British tourists onboard is helping search for passengers of a boat that sank in the Caribbean off the coast of St Kitts. At...
March 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK plans extensive drydock refurbishments for ships Arcadia and Aurora
P&O Cruises UK announced plans to revamp its Arcadia and Aurora ships with a multi-million-pound investment. The changes, due to be...
March 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Ambition ship leaves Glasgow after housing Ukrainian refugees in Scotland
Fewer than 50 Ukrainians remain on a ship in Clydeport (Greenock/Glasgow, Scotland) that has housed ~1200 refugees over the last 6 months. MS...
March 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Man UK breaks the record for cruise ship calls
2023 is set to break the record for the most cruise ship calls to UK's Isle of Man. Government figures revealed there were 59 cruise ships scheduled...
March 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises launches new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage for 2024
Viking River Cruises introduced its new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary journey for the 2024 European river season. With departures running from...
March 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard, Lindblad, Ponant and Windstar eliminate COVID vaccination/testing requirements
Several ocean cruise lines that retained their COVID vaccination/pre-boarding testing policies are ready to eliminate them. Windstar Cruises, Ponant...
March 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK’s newest cruise ship Arvia officially named in Barbados (Bridgetown)
P&O Cruises’ newbuild ship Arvia was officially named on Thursday, March 16th, in a beachside ceremony in Barbados (Bridgetown). Paul...
March 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen announces themed cruises for 2024-2025
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines opened for booking schedule 2024-2025, featuring specially-timed voyages to coincide with natural wonders...
March 16, 2023