Cruise news (UK-tagged)

VIDEO: Fred. Olsen announcement - back in the water
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled its plans to have 3 ships ‘back in the water’ in March-April 2021, with Balmoral due to sail even sooner...
August 30, 2020
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Norwegian Cruise Line to sail 7 ships in Europe 2021-2022
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line introduced a collection of new European itineraries for 2021-2022, with passengers able to choose from 7 liners deployed in...
August 29, 2020
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Cunard Line extends pause in operations until March 25, 2021
In an acknowledgment of the UK FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) guidance and the complexity of operating world cruises, luxury cruise line...
August 25, 2020
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Marella Cruises once again extends pause in operations until November 15
The third-largest cruise line in the United Kingdom, Marella Cruises, announced that it had once again extended its pause in sailings until November...
August 25, 2020
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TUI River Cruises announces Christmas Markets and New Year itineraries
TUI Cruises began a 100-day countdown to the launch of its brand TUI River Cruises. The boats will set sail from November 26 with Christmas and New...
August 23, 2020
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Brittany Ferries hit by new travel policy
As of 4 am on Saturday, August 15, anyone travelling to the UK from France has to self-quarantine for 2 weeks. French ministers stated they were...
August 18, 2020
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Ocean Rebellion activists target The World cruise ship in Falmouth harbour
A group of 40 protestors from the local Extinction Rebellion group in Cornwall UK took to the sea to protest the environmental impact of cruise...
August 16, 2020
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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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