Cruise news (UK-tagged)

HP Shipping Ltd buys Lord of the Glens ship
The owner of small ship Hebridean Princess - HP Shipping Ltd, purchased a 27-passenger cabin ship from Magna Carta Steamship Company for an...
August 15, 2020
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Marella Explorer to set sail from Corfu, Greece on October 2
Marella Cruises UK announced its plans to welcome passengers back onboard its liners when the UK Government travel advice changes. Customers can book...
August 13, 2020
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Silversea Cruises introduces revised collection of 157 expedition voyages
The ultra-premium brand Silversea Cruises revealed a total of 157 new/revised expedition voyages departing between January 2021 and July 2022. The...
August 12, 2020
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P&O Cruises UK extends suspension of voyages until mid-November
The Carnival Corporation-owned company P&O Cruises UK extended the suspension of operations until mid-November due to the ongoing pandemic. The...
August 11, 2020
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Havana, Cuba is the new turnaround port of Fred Olsen for 2021-2022 Caribbean season
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines announced that the 2021-2022 Caribbean season on MS Braemar ship will be based on homeporting in Havana Cuba. Fred Olsen is...
August 8, 2020
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Delivery date announced for P&O Cruises newest ship Iona
P&O UK announced plans for its highly anticipated liner Iona. The liner was originally scheduled to launch in April 2020 but was delayed...
August 4, 2020
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Carnival Corporation denies rumours it would be selling Cunard or Seabourn
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation denied rumours it would be selling its top-luxury brands and subsidiaries Cunard and...
July 31, 2020
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Fred Olsen releases the first itinerary from its 2023 cruise program
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled its first look into 2023 with the release of a "North American Waterways and Canadian Fall" itinerary, including the...
July 30, 2020
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Saga Cruises sold its Saga Sapphire ship to Anex Tour Turkey
The UK-based cruise shipping company that specializes in services for the over 50s - SAGA Cruises, announced it had completed the previously...
July 28, 2020
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Brittany Ferries increases services from Cork and Rosslare in 2021
The French company Brittany Ferries will enhance its schedule of cargo and passenger shipping services out of Ireland from March 2021, in response to...
July 26, 2020
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VIDEO: Saga Cruises' Spirit of Adventure leaves Meyer Werft’s building dock I
On Friday, July 24, Spirit of Adventure - the 2nd new cruise ship for the UK-based company Saga Cruises - left Meyer Werft’s drydock (the...
July 25, 2020
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MS Douro Serenity joins Nicko Cruises in 2021
Nicko Cruises (German river cruise brand owned by Mystic Cruises) announced that MS Duoro Serenity is joining its fleet in 2021. Deployed on Douro...
July 24, 2020
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Marella Cruises extends cancellations of all sailings until September 30
TUI UK's brand Marella Cruises announced that due to the ongoing travel restrictions because of the pandemic, the company is extending cruise...
July 24, 2020
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VIDEO: 10 cruise ships in Weymouth Bay (Isle of Portland, England)
An incredible video has captured 10 cruise liners anchored in Weymouth Bay (off Isle of Portland, Dorset England) and at Portland Harbour on Saturday...
July 23, 2020
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Viking Cruises announces 136-day "2021-2022 Viking World Cruise"
Viking Cruises introduced its 136-day, 27-country world cruise for 2021-2022. The 136-day package named the "2021-2022 Viking World Cruise" features...
July 22, 2020
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