Cruise news (UK-tagged)
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Riviera River Cruises UK launches new France itinerary in 2023
Riviera Travel River Cruises UK (fleet) announced it will debut a new 11-day itinerary on the Saone and Rhone rivers in France in 2023. Marilyn...
July 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises’ newest ship Marella Voyager (TUI's Schiff Herz) to feature exclusive new facilities
Marella UK's newest ship, Marella Voyager, will boast a range of new facilities and designs when she begins sailing in summer 2023. New venues...
July 5, 2022 - Cruise Industry
ABP-Associated British Ports welcomes 2 cruise ship calls at Port Troon (Scotland)
The UK’s leading port operator ABP (Associated British Ports) welcomed 2 cruise ship calls at Port Troon (Scotland) in June 2022. Noble...
July 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Victoria and P&O UK's Iona among the ships visiting Southampton
Cunard's Queen Victoria and P&O UK's Iona are among the cruise ships scheduled to visit Southampton (England UK) this week. Vessels managed by...
July 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises announces new 2023 winter program
Marella UK announced a new and expanded 2023 winter program for its 5-ship fleet. Marella's 5th ship - Marella Voyager/currently TUI's Schiff Herz...
June 29, 2022 - Accidents
Princess Cruises' Sky ship returns to Southampton UK after COVID outbreak
A Princess Cruises' ship sailing roundtrip from the UK to Norway returned to homeport after a COVID outbreak onboard. Sky Princess arrived in...
June 28, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cunard boasts the busiest booking day in a decade for its newest liner Queen Anne
Cunard Line announced that the first day of booking for its newest liner MS Queen Anne was the busiest day of booking in a decade. Queen Anne's...
June 28, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK removes pre-departure COVID tests on 5x Iona ship cruises
P&O UK removed its pre-departure COVID testing requirement on selected Iona ship voyages in June & July 2022. Passengers will not need to...
June 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
World's largest hybrid cruiseferry to serve the Britain-France route
The cruise ship set to carry travelers between the UK and France in the next few years will be the world's largest hybrid vessel. In a statement...
June 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA SENA departs from Cologne (Koln, Germany) on maiden voyage
On June 18, 2022, the A-ROSA SENA departed from Cologne/Koln (Germany) for her maiden voyage with her first passengers onboard. Prior to this, the...
June 24, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: P&O UK introduces Arvia cruise ship's Mission Control Escape Room
P&O Cruises UK released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the first-ever escape room experience at sea, Mission Control. Available...
June 22, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Direct Scotland-Europe ferry service restarts in 2023
A direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe is scheduled to restart in early 2023. The ship is expected to sail from Rosyth (Edinburgh...
June 19, 2022 - Accidents
Tradewind Voyages pauses Golden Horizon ship due to EU's sanctions against Russia
The UK-based operator of the tall ship Golden Horizon, Tradewind Voyages, has decided to suspend sales as sanctions against Russian entities had...
June 16, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises drops COVID vaccination requirement for passengers under 18 on European sailings
Celebrity Cruises dropped its vaccination requirements for guests 17 years old and under. A recent update on the company's website shows that...
June 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' ship Fortuna restarts service in Germany
Costa Cruises' ship Costa Fortuna restarted service in Germany. Returning after a 2-year halt due to the COVID crisis, the liner is kicking off a...
June 14, 2022