Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages sets Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople
On the white sands of Virgin Voyages' Beach Club in Bimini, a total of 457 Sailors gathered in vibrant mermaid tails, setting the Guinness World...
November 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
New ferry route between Scotland and Europe to open in 2023
The city of Bruges has confirmed that a new ferry route between Belgium and Scotland was in the works, linking Zeebrugge, West Flanders, and the port...
November 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL’s new Excel-class ship Carnival Celebration arrives in Southampton UK
Sunday, November 6, marked a special occasion as CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s second Excel-class ship - Carnival Celebration, arrived at the...
November 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK's newest cruise ship Arvia scheduled for Ems RIver conveyance from Meyer Werft Papenburg
Meyer Werft is expecting the second LNG-powered ship it built for Carnival Corporation’s P&O UK - MS Arvia, to leave Papenburg...
November 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex cruise ship homeported in Southampton UK in summer 2024
Celebrity Cruises announced that one of the EDGE-Class ships would be homeported in Southampton (England UK) for summer 2024 season. Celebrity Apex...
November 2, 2022 - Accidents
Passenger overboard from Stena Line's cruiseferry in Belfast (Northern Ireland)
A major search & rescue operation was launched in the Belfast Lough area (Northern Ireland) late on Saturday night, October 29. Multiple...
October 31, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK's winter 2024-2025 collection includes 200+ new voyages
P&O UK announced its winter 2024-2025 collection which includes 200+ new voyages with introductory offers, including up to a 10% saving on Select...
October 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Bear Grylls joins Cunard Line's 2023 Insights Program in Alaska
Cunard Line announced a new line-up for Alaska 2023's InsightsTM enrichment program with Bear Grylls OBE, one of the most recognized personalities of...
October 22, 2022 - Accidents
Commodore Clipper cruiseferry damaged in dry dock
The schedules of ferries to/from UK's Channel Islands were adjusted after a freight ship was damaged during drydock. The propeller and driveshaft of...
October 21, 2022 - Accidents
P&O UK's ship Ventura stuck in Southampton UK due to propeller issue
A P&O UK ship was stuck in Southampton (England) after something got wedged in the vessel's propeller. P&O Ventura was scheduled to leave...
October 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Saga UK introduces 4 new Around Britain voyages for summer 2023
Saga Cruises added a further 4 round-Britain voyages into its summer 2023 schedule, all with up to 35% off, and timed to coincide with events like...
October 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK's newest cruise ship Arvia to boast a series of fleet-firsts
P&O UK's newest boat Arvia (debuting this December) will feature a series of firsts for the fleet (and the P&O brand), including a dedicated...
October 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages debuts Eat & Drink Month in collaboration with Michelin-star chefs
Virgin Voyages is introducing its first-ever Eat & Drink Month. Partnering with top names in food & beverage, including Michelin star chefs...
October 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Godmother announced for Silversea Cruises' newest ship Silver Endeavour
Silversea named Felicity Ann Dawn Aston (MBE, FRGS) as the Godmother of its newest ship - Silver Endeavour/fka Crystal Endeavor. Felicity Aston is a...
October 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK announces new Scandinavia & Baltic Sea cruise itineraries 2024
P&O Cruises UK announced a new series of Scandinavia and Baltic Sea itineraries scheduled for 2024 summer and fall. The 14- and 16-day long...
October 12, 2022