Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Accidents
Refit delays force Marella UK to cancel Discovery 2 ship’s “Spanish Flavours” cruise
Marella Cruises announced the cancellation of a scheduled voyage of Marella Discovery 2 ship due to an extended drydocking at Navantia Shipyard in...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK's ships Arvia and Britannia set sail from Southampton for winter 2024-2025 Caribbean cruises
Two P&O Cruises UK vessels - Arvia and Britannia, left Southampton England en route to the Caribbean, marking the start of winter season 2024...
November 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady scheduled for Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises in 2026
Virgin Voyages’ newest vessel - Brilliant Lady, will conclude her inaugural North American season with a selection of 17 new itineraries...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Tasmania IV heads to Leith (Scotland) due to Baltic Sea ice concerns
The first of two new ferries for Spirit of Tasmania, completed at RMC/Rauma Marine Constructions in Rauma Finland, will soon set sail - not for...
October 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ceuta Port hosts first-ever double cruise berthing (ships Spirit of Discovery & Villa Vie Odyssey)
Port Ceuta (Spanish Morocco) marked a significant milestone by accommodating simultaneously two cruise ships - Spirit of Discovery and Villa Vie...
October 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line UK unveils 2026-2027 itineraries with expanded departures
Ambassador Cruise Line UK has officially launched its 2026-2027 season, offering a range of affordable, no-fly itineraries from March 22nd, 2026, to...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship to host Solar Eclipse cruise 2026 in the Mediterranean
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has announced a distinctive solar eclipse voyage scheduled for the summer of 2026. On August 12th, 2026...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SAGA's ship Spirit of Adventure begins first-ever drydock refit in Falmouth UK
Saga Cruises’ ship Spirit of Adventure is scheduled for her inaugural drydock visit in Falmouth UK on Monday, October 21st. This significant...
October 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK introduces second adult-only ship for 2026
Marella Cruises has announced that the Marella Discovery ship will transition to an adult-only vessel for the summer 2026 season, becoming the fleet...
October 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises UK unveils 2026-2027 winter itineraries with 100+ global destinations
P&O Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026-2027 programme, offering voyages to 100+ distinct destinations. Notably, the schedule introduces two new...
October 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Christian Siriano to headline Cunard's Transatlantic Fashion Week 2025
Cunard has announced that renowned fashion designer Christian Siriano will be the headliner for its Transatlantic Fashion Week in 2025. Since...
October 15, 2024 - Accidents
Young woman dies after going overboard from MSC Virtuosa ship near Channel Islands
A woman has died after going overboard from a cruise ship near the Channel Islands, according to rescue services. The incident prompted an alert at...
October 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship to sail Solar Eclipse Cruise in August 2026
TUI's Marella Cruises UK has revealed plans for a special solar eclipse voyage aboard the Marella Discovery 2 ship in the summer of 2026. This...
October 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Azamara’s RezA booking platform offers travel agents improved tools for group and client bookings
Azamara Cruises has reintroduced its enhanced global reservations platform, RezA, following input from travel agents. The platform is designed to...
October 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK unveils Summer 2026 itineraries featuring Solar Eclipse voyage
Marella Cruises has unveiled its summer 2026 itineraries, featuring a notable solar eclipse sailing as part of its seasonal offerings. The new...
October 10, 2024