Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Isle of Man reports record cruise season growth for 2025
The Isle of Man UK recorded its strongest cruise season to date in 2025, with passenger numbers increasing by 21% compared to the previous year...
October 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA deploys AI-scales to curb food waste at sea
A-ROSA Cruises has introduced smart waste-analysis systems aboard three of its ships, deployed in two distinct cruise regions, aiming to enhance its...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Historic Solent ferry company Red Funnel acquired by private equity
Red Funnel, a ferry operator whose roots trace back to 1820, has been acquired by UK investment firm Njord Partners as of late September 2025...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Holyhead handles majority of Wales’ increased cruise shipping traffic
Wales recorded 84 cruise ship visits in 2025, a more than 100% increase compared to the 41 visits logged in 2021, underlining its growing stature as...
October 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build two InTUItion ships (deliveries 2031, 2032) for TUI's Mein Schiff fleet
Fincantieri and TUI AG have entered into a contract for the construction of two cruise ships, to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. Initially, these...
September 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands to Asia with Riviera Alba on the Mekong in 2027
Riviera Travel UK (fleet) has confirmed its entry into the Asian market with the launch of Riviera Alba, a purpose-built river vessel scheduled to...
September 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces new fare structure with tiered options
Virgin Voyages has announced the introduction of a revised fare model, scheduled to take effect on October 7th, 2025. The system, branded as...
September 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line adds sustainable hybrid vessels to freight fleet on Irish Sea route
The newly built Stena Futura has entered service on the Belfast to Heysham freight route, providing additional capacity on one of the Irish Sea&rsquo...
September 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries' Pride of Hull adopts biofuel on the North Sea corridor
P&O Ferries has introduced biofuel on its North Sea service, with the Pride of Hull becoming the first vessel on the Hull–Rotterdam route...
September 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) partners with Monty Halls for expedition milestones
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has confirmed a 3-year partnership with the British TV broadcaster, explorer, author, and marine biologist Monty Halls...
September 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
P&O Arvia set for Norwegian Fjords debut in Spring 2026
P&O Cruises will deploy Arvia, a 5,200-guest vessel, on her first voyages to the Norwegian Fjords in early 2026. The ship, though originally...
September 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises unveils 2027 summer schedule
Marella Cruises UK has released its 2027 summer schedule, which includes new ports of call and the return of familiar itineraries in the...
September 21, 2025 - Accidents
P&O revises 2026-2027 cruise schedule: Ventura refit and Arvia itinerary changes
P&O Cruises has cancelled two upcoming voyages — one on MS Ventura in 2026 and another on MS Arvia in 2027 — citing different...
September 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS George Eliot to become first river ship solely for solo cruisers
Riviera Travel UK/fleet has announced that MS George Eliot (owned by the Swiss company Scylla Cruises) will be dedicated exclusively to solo...
September 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Polar Latitudes Expeditions and Albatros Expeditions announce merger
Polar Latitudes Expeditions and Albatros Expeditions have confirmed a merger that will unite their operations under a single brand, scheduled to...
September 17, 2025