Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Tilbury2 to Be Built Next to Port of Tilbury
The Port of Tilbury received government approval for the Tilbury2 expansion site. The brownfield redevelopment project is expected to add new...
February 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
11 Cruise Ships to Make Maiden Voyages to Southampton During 2019
11 cruise ships are due to make their maiden voyages to Port Southampton in 2019, up from 8 in 2018. The first liner to call at Southampton is MSC...
February 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
DP World Re-Acquires P&O Ferries
Global ports operator DP World, Dubai, has re-acquired UK-based transport and logistics company P&O Ferries for GBP 322 million (Dh 1,5 billion...
February 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Introduces 108-Night World Cruise 2021
Fred Olsen is launching line's new 108-night ‘Around the World’ cruise, with Black Watch departing on January 8, 2021, via ‘FREE On...
February 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Commences 2019-2020 Cruise Season from Dover
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines started company's 2019-2020 season from Dover UK on February 13, 2019, with the 4-day Valentine’s Day themed cruise...
February 18, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Viking Sun
The Chilean navy has carried out an evacuation from a Viking Cruises ship off the country's coast after a female passenger suffered a head injury...
February 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Government Cancels No-Deal Brexit Ferry Contract
A no-deal Brexit ferry contract that was awarded to Seaborne Freight, a company with no ferries, was canceled by the UK government after the company...
February 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Aberdeen Harbour Announces Increased Activity Levels
Aberdeen Harbour announced growing activity levels in 2018 across ship and cargo tonnage, passengers and arrivals. The growing port saw a 5% increase...
January 31, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages to Have a 'No Tipping' Policy
The new adults-only cruise brand from Virgin Group, Virgin Voyages, reported that it eliminates non-commissionable fares. The cruise company...
January 30, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises' Latest Addition Begins Refurbishment in Spain
The latest addition to the fleet of Marella Cruises, Marella Explorer 2, is already on the blocks in Cadiz as her refurbishment begins. The adult...
January 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Channel Ferry Company Registers Ships Under Cyprus Flag Due to Brexit Uncertainty
A major ferry company operating Channel crossings between UK and France is now re-registering / reflagging its vessels under flag-state Cyprus due to...
January 26, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Belfast to Welcome Record 285,000 Cruise Passengers in 2019
A record 151 cruise vessels are scheduled to dock in Belfast in 2019, bringing with them nearly 300,000 passengers. The partnership between Belfast...
January 26, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Saga Cruises Announces Names of New Suites
Saga Cruises announced the names of eight suites onboard its new ship Spirit of Discovery, named after the areas Fair Isle, FitzRoy, Bailey, ...
January 23, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ferry Sailings Cancelled Due to Possible No-Deal Brexit
Thousands of cross-channel ferry passengers had their bookings amended in order to accommodate extra journeys in case of a no-deal Brexit. According...
January 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
9 New Passenger Ferries to Be Launched on UK and Ireland Routes
Plans to launch 9 new passenger ferries on the UK and Ireland routes show the cruise industry is continuing to flourish. Brittany Ferries...
January 7, 2019