Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry starts sea trials from Leith (UK)
The new passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV left its temporary berth in Leith Port-Edinburgh (Scotland UK) this week, marking the start of multi...
June 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Belfast’s 1,500th cruise call anchored by Regal Princess
Belfast Harbour has quietly achieved a noteworthy milestone, welcoming its 1,500th cruise ship arrival this week as the Regal Princess ship glided...
June 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes Appreciation Month with Branson at the helm
Virgin Voyages has concluded its most extensive First Mate Appreciation Month yet, culminating in a 17-city roadshow that reached more than 1,000...
June 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises offers 650 agent ship-visits in 2025 programme
P&O Cruises has released its 2025 ship‑visit programme, offering more than 650 travel‑agent places fleetwide, marking the company’s...
June 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN introduces 14 longer cruises for 2026–2027
Viking has introduced 14 oceanic voyages for 2026 and 2027, each combining two of its most popular routes into a single extended sailing. The...
June 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lloyd UK’s Register and China Cruises sign strategic partnership for shipbuilding
Lloyd’s Register (LR), the venerable UK class society, and China Cruise Ltd have signed a strategic framework agreement encompassing...
June 10, 2025 - Accidents
Medical emergency forces early arrival of P&O’s ship Britannia at Port Nigg
A significant medical incident onboard P&O Cruises’ vessel Britannia prompted its early diversion into the Cromarty Firth yesterday...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's 2027-2028 schedule - 195 cruises, 115 ports/destinations, 32 countries
In a significant expansion of its global cruise offerings, Cunard has unveiled an extensive itinerary for the 2027–2028 season. The program...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK schedules 2026 winter program with expanded ports and itineraries
Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line managed by TUI, has released details of its winter 2026 program, introducing a series of new itineraries and...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI enhances Danube River cruise offerings with new Birmingham-Budapest flight route for Summer 2026
In response to increasing demand for river cruise experiences in Central Europe, TUI Airways has announced the introduction of a new direct...
May 27, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Apex embarkation delayed in Southampton following GI illness/Norovirus outbreak
On May 25, 2025, Celebrity Cruises postponed the embarkation of the Celebrity Apex in Southampton (England) due to a gastrointestinal illness...
May 26, 2025 - Accidents
P&O Cruises changes 2026–2027 itineraries for ships Arvia and Ventura
The UK-based P&O Cruises has announced modifications to its 2026 and 2027 schedules for the vessels Arvia and Ventura, citing operational...
May 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's new ship Queen Anne marks milestone at Stornoway Port
Stornoway Port (Scotland) reached a significant milestone on Thursday with the arrival of Queen Anne, the largest cruise ship ever to dock at the...
May 24, 2025 - 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