Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Scottish Government to Nationalize Last Commercial Shipbuilder
This week, Scotland's Government will nationalize the last civilian shipbuilder on Clyde in an effort to save two high-profile shipbuilding ...
August 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Strong Winds Disrupt Channel Ferry Crossings
Passengers are currently stuck on cross-Channel ferries as Port Dover operates a "one ship in, one ship out" policy because of high winds. P&...
August 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises Introduces West End Musical-Themed Afternoon Tea
The Great Musical Afternoon Tea is due to be a weekly offering with everything themed around the biggest shows and songs, from the food names to...
August 9, 2019 - Accidents
Holland America Ship Cancels Visit to Devon Due to Storm
A Holland America Line ship with 1,400+ passengers had to cancel a call at Devon on Friday, August 9, due to the inclement weather. MS Rotterdam...
August 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
ANEX Tour to Purchase Saga Sapphire
One of the leading tour operators in central and eastern Europe, ANEX Tours Turkey is entering into cruise shipping business via acquiring the Saga...
August 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' Fans to Name New Craft Beer
Virgin Voyages revealed that its Scarlet Lady ship will boast its own craft beer, served in the taproom, the Draught Haus. Situated on Deck 7, the...
August 2, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Controversial Brexit Ferry Tender Re-Opened
The UK government is already back in the industry's market for Brexit back-up ferry capacity. Money is on the table for infrastructure port upgrades...
August 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise & Maritime Voyages Announce New Themed Cruises
CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages introduced 3 themed voyages for CMV's upcoming Australian season, including collaboration with Fringe World, a...
August 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Energy From Wind Turbines to Power Ullapool to Stornoway Ferry
Outer Hebrides wind farm-produced energy could be used to power ferries to the islands, a new study found. Wind energy could be used to make...
August 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port Portsmouth to receive 150,000 cruisers annually due to GBP 18.7 million project
Thousands more cruisers could set sail from Port Portsmouth when a GBP 18.7 million project woos major cruise ship operators. Nearly 50,000...
July 30, 2019 - Cruise Industry
New Cruise Ship Terminal Officially Opens in Belfast
A new cruise ship terminal officially opened in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the first dedicated facility of the kind on the island. ...
July 30, 2019 - Cruise Industry
The Love Boat's Ship Scheduled to Visit Cornwall
The luxury cruise ship that was used for the TV show The Love Boat will visit Cornwall this week. Princess Cruises' liner Pacific Princess will call...
July 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Launches New App
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines introduced a new mobile app to assist customers in making the most of their cruise experience, both onboard Fred Olsen&rsquo...
July 27, 2019 - Accidents
Mass Brawl Reported on P&O Britannia
Plates and furniture have been used as weapons in a mass brawl that broke on a P&O Cruises ship. The alleged fight took place as Britannia...
July 27, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Lerwick Welcomes Largest Cruise Ship of the Year
Port Lerwick (Mainland Shetland, Scotland) welcomed the largest cruise ship of 2019. The 139,072 GT-ton MSC Preziosa arrived out of the fog...
July 26, 2019