Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
P&O UK's newest cruise ship Arvia officially welcomed to the fleet
At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, P&O Cruises UK took ownership of fleet's newest...
December 16, 2022 - Accidents
CCL's new Carnival Jubilee cruise ship's delivery in 2023 postponed due to shipyard delays
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line notified guests booked on the first 6 voyages of the company's Carnival Jubilee ship that because of shipyard delays...
December 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages takes delivery of the brand’s 3rd ship, Resilient Lady
On December 8th, 2022, Richard Branson’s premium cruise line, Virgin Voyages, made waves yet again and took delivery of the brand’s 3rd...
December 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
The Deep Water Terminal at Scotland's Stornoway Port to welcome the world’s largest cruise ships
The Deep Water Terminal being constructed at Stornoway Port (Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland UK) means that even the world's largest cruise...
December 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK to officially name its newest ship Arvia in Barbados on March 16, 2023
P&O Cruises UK announced it will officially name its incoming ship Arvia in Barbados in March 2023. The unique beachside ceremony on March 16 is...
December 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard showcases all that its latest liner Queen Anne has to offer
Last week, Cunard Line welcomed guests to a special evening at Carlton House Terrace (London UK) showcasing all that the company's newest liner - MS...
December 5, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambience ship visits Australia in 2024 (120-day World Voyage)
The UK-based new travel brand Ambassador Cruise Line will sail into Australian Waters in February 2024, with MS Ambience ship scheduled to visit...
December 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line announces 2024 Summer & Fall Program
Cunard announced itineraries from April 2024 through to January 2025, offering 190+ new voyages (fleetwide/4 ships), including MS Queen Anne's maiden...
November 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines puts the Braemar ship up for sale
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines announced the sale of its Braemar ship. In a statement, the company said that while Braemar's small size...
November 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys details itinerary for the Maiden Voyage of its first ship Explora I
MSC Explora Journeys announced details of the maiden voyage for its first of 6 ships, EXPLORA I, that will set sail on July 17th, 2023, from...
November 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line expanding Ireland-France ferry service
Stena Line announced it was increasing the capacity of the Ireland-France route via the addition of an extra ship starting in June 2023. Ahead of...
November 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's cruise ship Balmoral to be sailing from Portsmouth UK in December
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be sailing from Portsmouth (England UK) this December, offering festive cruises and an exploration of the Antarctic and...
November 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 is the first ship to restart cruise operations in Cuba
With the arrival of the British ship Marella Discovery 2 in Havana, cruise operations in Cuba have restarted. The vessel (owned by TUI UK and...
November 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Marella UK increases its cruise and hotel packages by 59% (summer 2024)
Marella Cruises (UK) announced it had increased the capacity of its cruise & hotel portfolio by a total of 59% in summer 2024, which is already...
November 15, 2022 - Accidents
Cunard Line delays delivery of Queen Anne ship
Cunard Line has been forced to delay the delivery of its new ship Queen Anne because of supply chain issues. The sold-out maiden voyage, a 7-night...
November 10, 2022