Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Cunard reports strong surge for 2027 cruises booking
Cunard Line has reported a notable surge in bookings following the launch of its 2027 program, revealing a 55% increase in nights booked during the...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line discontinues Cherbourg–Rosslare (France-Ireland) ferry route in Sep 2025
Stena Line has confirmed it will discontinue its Cherbourg–Rosslare ferry service after the summer 2025 season, with the final crossing...
July 2, 2025 - Accidents
P&O Cruises’ ship Ventura bypasses Cadiz amid ongoing port disruptions
For the second time within a week, Cádiz has been removed from the itinerary of a major cruise vessel due to ongoing labor disputes impacting...
June 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard marks 185 years at sea with Anniversary Voyage Sale
Cunard Line has unveiled its 185th Anniversary Sale, offering fares from $899 per person and $185 in OBC/onboard credit per stateroom across 185...
June 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry starts sea trials from Leith (UK)
The new passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV left its temporary berth in Leith Port-Edinburgh (Scotland UK) this week, marking the start of multi...
June 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Belfast’s 1,500th cruise call anchored by Regal Princess
Belfast Harbour has quietly achieved a noteworthy milestone, welcoming its 1,500th cruise ship arrival this week as the Regal Princess ship glided...
June 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes Appreciation Month with Branson at the helm
Virgin Voyages has concluded its most extensive First Mate Appreciation Month yet, culminating in a 17-city roadshow that reached more than 1,000...
June 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises offers 650 agent ship-visits in 2025 programme
P&O Cruises has released its 2025 ship‑visit programme, offering more than 650 travel‑agent places fleetwide, marking the company’s...
June 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN introduces 14 longer cruises for 2026–2027
Viking has introduced 14 oceanic voyages for 2026 and 2027, each combining two of its most popular routes into a single extended sailing. The...
June 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lloyd UK’s Register and China Cruises sign strategic partnership for shipbuilding
Lloyd’s Register (LR), the venerable UK class society, and China Cruise Ltd have signed a strategic framework agreement encompassing...
June 10, 2025 - Accidents
Medical emergency forces early arrival of P&O’s ship Britannia at Port Nigg
A significant medical incident onboard P&O Cruises’ vessel Britannia prompted its early diversion into the Cromarty Firth yesterday...
June 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's 2027-2028 schedule - 195 cruises, 115 ports/destinations, 32 countries
In a significant expansion of its global cruise offerings, Cunard has unveiled an extensive itinerary for the 2027–2028 season. The program...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK schedules 2026 winter program with expanded ports and itineraries
Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line managed by TUI, has released details of its winter 2026 program, introducing a series of new itineraries and...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI enhances Danube River cruise offerings with new Birmingham-Budapest flight route for Summer 2026
In response to increasing demand for river cruise experiences in Central Europe, TUI Airways has announced the introduction of a new direct...
May 27, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Apex embarkation delayed in Southampton following GI illness/Norovirus outbreak
On May 25, 2025, Celebrity Cruises postponed the embarkation of the Celebrity Apex in Southampton (England) due to a gastrointestinal illness...
May 26, 2025