Cruise news (UK-tagged)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals revised ‘back in service’ dates
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced revised ‘back in service’ dates for its 4-strong ocean fleet, as the line prepares for cruising next...
December 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces e-learning platform for travel advisors
Virgin Voyages has launched a new e-learning platform for travel advisors, a 4-tiered programme called Seacademy. The company, which refers to...
December 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises announces 2022-2023 World Voyage aboard Viking Neptune
The premium brand Viking Ocean Cruises announced a new Viking World Cruise 2022-2023. The 138-day itinerary visits ports in 28 different countries...
December 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Princess discounts 950+ cruises
The first TV ad of Princess Cruises since passenger shipping operations were suspended in March 2020 (due to the pandemic) coincides with discounts...
December 15, 2020
Cruise Industry
Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship crew medevaced after suffering heart attack
A male crew from Marella Cruises UK's ship Marella Explorer 2 (currently anchored in Tor Bay, off Devon England) was transferred ashore via one of...
December 14, 2020
Accidents
DFDS names first 2 of 3 new Rosslare-Dunkerque ferries
The first 2 of 3 ferries to be deployed on the new “Brexit Buster” Rosslare (Ireland) - Dunkirk (Dunkerque, France) route of DFDS Seaways...
December 13, 2020
Cruise Industry
Saga UK boasts increased interest in ‘once in a lifetime’ cruises
Saga UK has experienced a surge in interest from customers looking for travel holidays. During the week following the news of successful trials of...
December 12, 2020
Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's Prussia-themed Braemar ship cruise in August 2022
Fred Olsen Cruise Line's MS Braemar ship is scheduled to depart on a 10-night culture-themed itinerary to the lost lands of Prussia in August 2022...
December 12, 2020
Cruise Industry
Silversea announces 315 new cruises for 2022-2023
The premium brand Silversea Cruises opened its pre-sale program for the company's loyalty program (Venetian Society) members on 315 voyages scheduled...
December 3, 2020
Cruise Industry
Brodosplit Ship Management to deliver services for Golden Horizon
DIV Group announced they had selected its subsidiary company BSM (Brodosplit Ship Management) to deliver Deck, Engine and Hotel Management services...
December 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
Stena Line takes delivery of Stena Embla
Swedish ferry company Stena Line officially took ownership of its newest cruiseferry - Stena Embla, following the official handover ceremony held at...
December 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
Canary Islands accept COVID-19 antigen tests from travellers from high-risk countries
Hoping to attract more British tourists, especially over winter months, the Canary Islands (Spanish autonomous territory) is in a deal to accept...
December 1, 2020
Cruise Industry
ALMACO provides catering solutions for Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure
In January 2017, Meyer Werft contracted Almaco Group to provide catering solutions for Saga Cruises’ ship Spirit of Adventure. The scope of...
December 1, 2020
Cruise Industry
SAGA is the first cruise operator awarded COVID-19 health assurance accreditation
Saga Cruises UK moved closer to restarting passenger shipping operations with the award of new COVID safety accreditation and becoming the first...
November 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
New ferry route Ireland-France (Rosslare-Dunkirk) by DFDS in 2021
A new direct ferry service out of Rosslare Europort Ireland to Dunkirk France is being heralded as an addition to the slate of shipping options to...
November 27, 2020
Cruise Industry