Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
European Waterways expands fleet with acquisition of Shannon Princess
The UK-based company European Waterways expanded its fleet with the acquisition of Shannon Princess - Ireland's sole luxury hotel barge. The vessel...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages launches exclusive Annual Pass 2026 with unmatched perks
Virgin Voyages has introduced its Annual Pass 2026, a premium offering designed to elevate the cruising experience beyond traditional expectations...
January 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard launches fleetwide Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs
The UK-based Cunard Line has announced the fleetwide implementation of its Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs, a collaboration with the...
January 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silverstream Technologies UK to equip 2 new Carnival Corporation ships with air lubrication/hull...
The UK-based Silverstream Technologies has entered into an agreement with Carnival Corporation to install its Silverstream System on 2 new cruise...
January 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
UK's Guernsey Ports reports high cruise cancellations in 2024 due to weather
Guernsey Ports reported that the 2024 cruise season saw an unusually high number of cancellations, with 19 scheduled visits canceled between April...
January 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riverside Cruises UK season 2025-2026 (170+ departures/~130 itineraries in Europe)
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises is set to offer travelers an extensive array of options in 2025, with 170+ departures across ~130 itineraries...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's ship Queen Anne started first World Cruise from Southampton UK
Cunard Line’s newest ship - MS Queen Anne, commenced her inaugural world cruise. The 112-day voyage (roundtrip from Hamburg Germany) started...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC merge to form the Ambassador Group
The British company Ambassador Cruise Line and the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC) announced a merger, establishing the...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK announces record-breaking 2025 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled its 2025 cruise schedule, marking a significant milestone with a record 94 cruise ships scheduled to call...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard opens for booking Alaska 2026 cruise schedule with extended itineraries
Cunard Line announced its 2026 Alaska program based on itineraries scheduled for MS Queen Elizabeth. From April to September 2026, the ship will...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s ship Bolette to star in Channel 5 Norwegian Fjord Special
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel Bolette, is set to feature on Channel 5 (British free-to-air public broadcast TV channel) later this month as...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Southampton solidifies role as UK’s premier cruise ship homeport
Port Southampton (England UK) reaffirmed its position as the leading homeport/departure port for cruise ship tourists in the UK. Projections...
January 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK’s ship Arcadia starts 99-night World Cruise from Southampton
P&O UK's ship Arcadia departed Southampton on a 99-night world voyage titled "Epic World Explorer" on Friday, January 3rd. The itinerary...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Two renowned British jazz musicians will perform on Cunard's ship Queen Victoria in 2025
Cunard will host notable jazz musicians Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum aboard MS Queen Victoria ship in 2025, delivering exclusive performances...
January 2, 2025