Cruise news (UK-tagged)

Plans Approved for New Isle of Man Ferry Terminal
Construction of Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool UK can start in the summer of 2019 after planning approval was confirmed today, April 9...
April 9, 2019
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Saga Holidays Introduces 2020 Winter Sun and River Cruise Collection
Saga Cruises unveiled company's 2020 "Winter Sun" and "River Cruise Collection" brochures that contain new offers and destinations. The...
April 6, 2019
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Fred Olsen River Cruises Launches New 2020 Programme
Fred. Olsen River Cruises launched its new 2020 programme on more intimate MS Brabant, with a total of 26 itineraries that cover 43 ports of call...
April 4, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Unveils Partnership with OneSpaWorld
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd., the pre-eminent global provider of health & wellness services and products onboard cruise ships and in destination...
April 3, 2019
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VIDEO: Marella Explorer 2 Named in Malaga
The British cruise company Marella Cruises chose Port Malaga to name its new ship Marella Explorer 2 on Saturday, March 30. The executive sous chef...
April 1, 2019
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Brittany Ferries Launches No-Deal Brexit Ferry Crossings
The first of 20 new weekly cross-Channel ferry crossings began on Friday as part of a GBP 46.6 million taxpayer-funded no-deal Brexit contract. The...
March 31, 2019
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Dublin Port Cuts Cruise Capacity
The cruise industry is worth EUR 50 million to Irish tourism. However, an announcement by Port Dublin, stating it will reduce the number of passenger...
March 22, 2019
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WTH UK Ltd Launch Partnership with British Airways’ Executive Club
CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, March 2019 – WTH UK Ltd today announced their partnership programme with British Airways’ Executive Club to award...
March 20, 2019
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Ferry Contracts Could Cost Millions More If Brexit Is Delayed
The UK government will have to spend tens of millions more than it already has to maintain all passenger ferry contracts it currently has in...
March 16, 2019
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Liverpool Becomes part of Cunard Line's Northern Atlantic Westbound Crossing Route
Liverpool is due to become part of the Northern Atlantic Westbound Crossing route of Cunard Line, linking the port city with Iceland, NYC New York...
March 12, 2019
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CMV Astoria Commences 2019 Cruise Season at Poole
CMV Astoria kicked off her 2019 season at Port Poole (Dorset, UK). CMV's Astoria ship is due to call frequently throughout 2019-2020. She was one of...
March 12, 2019
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Fred Olsen Ships to Visit 277 Destinations in 2020-2021
In 2020-2021, the Fred. Olsen fleet of smaller, intimately-sized ocean and river vessels, Balmoral, Black Watch, Boudicca, Braemar, plus...
March 10, 2019
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Disney Magic Coming to the UK 2020
A Disney cruise ship is coming to the UK in 2020, with up to 2700 fans enjoying the magical liner. Disney's journey is coming to Plymouth as part of...
March 8, 2019
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Spirit of Discovery to Go All-Inclusive
The first cruise ship of Saga Cruises to be built to order, the 999-passenger Spirit of Discovery, is due to go all-inclusive from winter 2019...
March 6, 2019
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MSC Bellissima Officially Christened in Southampton
An official christening ceremony for the biggest cruise ship to be named in the UK had to be evacuated as strong winds rocked the quayside marquee...
March 3, 2019
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