Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
First section of Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne, floated by Fincantieri
The first section of Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne, was floated at Fincantieri's shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. The 116-m block that is due...
April 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages to name its 4th Lady Ship "Brilliant Lady"
With all 3 ships in the water by the end of the summer (Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, and Resilient Lady), Virgin Voyages is welcoming its 4th Lady...
April 26, 2022 - Accidents
P&O Ferries forced to reverse an attempt to pay its cheaper seafarers less
P&O Ferries was forced to reverse an attempt to pay its cheaper seafarers less. It comes after the RMT Union had received reports of agency...
April 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces first reunion of its new-look fleet in Funchal, Madeira...
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled the first reunion of its new-look fleet, with all 4 of its smaller vessels to come together in Funchal...
April 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
AIDAcosma connects to shore power at Port of Southampton's Horizon Cruise Terminal
The ABP-managed (by Associated British Ports) Port Southampton (England UK) celebrated the successful commissioning and use of the shore-power...
April 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line’s first ship Ambience renamed by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell
Speaking at the renaming ceremony of the UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line’s first ship Ambience by godmother/Olympic gold medallist Sally...
April 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Harland & Wolff wins a drydocking contract for 2 Carnival Corporation cruise ships
Harland & Wolff was awarded a drydocking contract for 2 Carnival Corporation-owned ships (operated by the subsidiaries P&O UK and Cunard...
April 15, 2022 - Accidents
Another P&O Ferries vessel detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Another P&O Ferries ship has been detained casting doubt on the firm's Dover (England) operations restarting before Easter. The MCA (Maritime...
April 14, 2022 - Accidents
P&O UK cancels 7 cruises on Arcadia ship
The return to service of P&O UK's ship Arcadia was disrupted with 7 sailings being canceled due to travel/airline issues caused by the COVID...
April 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries prepare to restart Dover-Calais route
P&O Ferries is preparing to get its boats Spirit of Britain and Pride of Kent back in service on the England-France route Dover-Calais "by...
April 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic’s 3rd and largest cruise ship to be named SH Diana
Swan Hellenic announced that construction of its 3rd and largest cruise ship was proceeding at Helsinki Shipyard, with more than 50% of the vessel...
April 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of its 3rd Edge-class ship Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Cruises took delivery of its 3rd and “most luxurious” Edge-class vessel in an official ceremony in southern France. Celebrity...
April 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' 3rd cruise ship Resilient Lady successfully completes sea trials
Virgin Voyages announced that their 3rd ship, Resilient Lady, had successfully completed the final sea trial, returning safely to Sestri Shipyard...
April 5, 2022 - Cruise Industry
TUI's full fleet (7 cruise ships) is back to service
On Sunday, April 3, TUI celebrated a major milestone as the company marked the return to operation of the final vessel in the fleet. The...
April 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises UK celebrates the maiden voyage of TUI Isla ship
TUI Isla (fka TUI Allegra) - the 3rd and final riverboat to join TUI River Cruises' fleet, began her Maiden Voyage (Rhine Explorer 2 itinerary) after...
April 4, 2022