Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Ferry Company Sues British Government
The UK-based ferry company P&O Ferries is suing the British government over the decision to hand over GBP 33 million of public money to a Channel...
April 27, 2019 - Cruise Industry
SCH Extends Contract to Handle All Cruise Ships Calling at LCT
Stevedores and port terminal management specialists SCH (Southampton Cargo Handling) were awarded the contract for a further 3 years with the City...
April 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Partners with Intelligentsia Coffee
When the first Virgin Voyages ship - Scarlet Lady - startssits inaugural season 2020, the cruise line's Sailors will benefit from...
April 23, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port of Cardiff Gets Ready for 2019 Cruise Season
Port Cardiff is getting ready for a busy cruise season which commences with the visit of CMV Marco Polo on Monday, April 22, the Associated British...
April 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Viking Sea Cancels Visit to Falmouth Due to Strong Winds
A visit by a Viking cruise ship to Falmouth, England was cancelled on Thursday, April 18. The 930-passenger Viking Sea was scheduled to dock in...
April 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Vasco da Gama Joins the CMV Fleet
CMV-Cruise & Maritime Voyages announced the arrival of the latest addition to their fleet, Vasco da Gama, in Singapore on April 5, 2019 (arriving...
April 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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