Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises launches London-Greenwich homeporting in 2026 (ship Star Pride)
Windstar Cruises, renowned for its small ship luxury experience, will debut homeport operations in London in 2026. The boutique travel brand will...
January 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Government of Jersey (UK) and DFDS Ferries (France) sign long-term ferry service contract
The Government of Jersey (UK) has formalized a 20-year agreement with DFDS Ferries to manage the Island’s ferry connections to the UK and...
January 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador’s ships Ambience and Ambition open for travel agent tours across UK ports
Ambassador Cruise Line UK will continue its engagement with travel agents in 2025 through its 4th consecutive ship visit program. This initiative...
December 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN introduces 10 new cruise itineraries in 2026-2027
Viking OCEAN expanded its offerings with 10 new European itineraries - in the Mediterranean, the UK, Ireland, and the Baltic, now available for...
December 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral restarts operations after multi-million drydock refurbishment
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' ship MS Balmoral welcomed passengers following an extensive multi-million-pound, 2-week drydock refurbishment at A&P...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on Transcend Cruises’ first new river ship
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based shipowner, has commenced construction of its first branded riverboat, marking a significant...
December 15, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Cruises UK issues update on Ventura ship's Norovirus outbreak
P&O Cruises has provided an update regarding a recent illness outbreak on MS Ventura. Passengers were previously advised to avoid large...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries’ newest ferry ship Saint-Malo reflagged to France
Brittany Ferries’ newest vessel - Saint-Malo, was officially reflagged from Cyprus to France as preparations advance for its christening in...
December 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship debuts interactive gaming experience and refurbished staterooms
Marella Cruises UK unveiled the Play Wall, its first interactive gaming experience on the Marella Discovery 2 ship. The new activity is available at...
December 9, 2024 - Accidents
Ferry services between Ireland and Wales disrupted by Storm Darragh damage
Several ferry crossings between Ireland and Wales have been canceled due to damage at Holyhead Port caused by Storm Darragh. Irish Ferries and Stena...
December 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Accidents
Stena Superfast VII ferry stranded off Northern Ireland amid storm
Passengers on the Stena Superfast VII ferry have been delayed for 14+ hours off the coast of Northern Ireland after departing from Cairnryan...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Trimline UK secures €15M contract for AIDA Cruises’ Evolution (refurbishment) program
The UK-based Trimline, a specialist in marine interior outfitting, has been awarded a EUR 15 million (US$19.1 million) contract to refit 3 AIDA...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vahali Shipyards Serbia launches SAGA UK's newest riverboat Spirit of the Moselle
The Serbian shipbuilder Vahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica) launched the Spirit of the Moselle. The new riverboat was commissioned by the...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth to undergo drydock refit before Caribbean and Alaska debuts
Cunard has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of MS Queen Elizabeth, aligning the vessel for its inaugural Caribbean 2025 program (based...
December 4, 2024