Cruise news (UK-tagged)
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Tallink Victoria I cruiseferry serves as a hotel ship for ~700 Ukrainian refugees in Leith...
Tallink Victoria I ferry docked in Port Leith/Edinburgh (Scotland UK) to serve as hotel ship for ~700 Ukrainian refugees. Health experts warn the...
July 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Family-run passenger ferry business John O'Groats Ferries (Scotland) up for sale
A family-run passenger ferry business shuttling between John O'Groats (Caithness, northeast of Canisbay) and Orkney was put up for sale. John...
July 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Sirena cruise ship berths in Killybegs (Ireland) causing a much needed boost to businesses
Oceania Sirena ship berthed in Killybegs (Ireland) on Saturday, July 9, causing excitement amongst locals and ensuring a much-needed boost to...
July 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
SAGA Cruises marks Spirit of Adventure’s and Spirit of Discovery’s anniversaries
SAGA UK marked the first anniversary of Spirit of Adventure’s maiden voyage (July 6th) and Spirit of Discovery’s 3rd anniversary (July...
July 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery cruise ship to boast “Vyv Antimicrobial Lighting Technology”
Cruise ship outfitter MJM Marine was awarded a multi-million-GBP contract with Marella Cruises UK for the refurbishment of the Marella Discovery 1...
July 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Port of Dover (England) set for a record-breaking year with 130 cruise ship calls
With 130 calls scheduled for 2022, Port Dover (England UK) is set to receive more liners than in any previous year. Of those, 73 are turnarounds...
July 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen cruises from Scotland for the first time since 2019
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is to be operating from Scotland once again, for the first time since 2019, when MS Balmoral heads off to the...
July 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises to return to Asia in the winter of 2023-2024
The UK-focused travel brand Marella Cruises will return to Asia in the winter of 2023-2024. Marella Discovery 2 will operate 4x 15-night voyages...
July 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
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