Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
GBP 150 million Ferry Berth to Be Built at Tilbury Port
A £150 million river berth is to be constructed for ferries sailing from the United Kingdom to mainland Europe, it was announced. P&O...
February 26, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Balmoral Kicks Off the Longest Season of Rouen
Rouen’s season started in the middle of January with a visit by the Fred Olsen's cruise ship mv Balmoral and continues through December 11...
February 26, 2018 - Accidents
70 KG Cannabis Discovered on Isle of Man Ferry
A man was charged with drugs offences as cannabis with street value of GBP 440,000 was found in a vehicle on Isle of Man ferry. The man, 30-year...
February 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Another P&O Cruises Ship Becomes Exclusively for Adults
P&O Cruises announced that its Aurora ship will return from refit in March 2019 as adult-only. From April 8, next year, Aurora joins Arcadia and...
February 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Southampton Ferry 'Dancing Man' Nominated for Tourism Award
Incredible Jim "the Dancing Man" O'Reilly was nominated for 2018 VisitEngland Tourism Superstar. Jim is one of the ten finalists in ALL OF ENGLAND...
February 20, 2018 - Accidents
Double-Booking in Havana Triggers Changes on Marella Transatlantic Cruise
TUI's UK brand Marella Cruises told hundreds of passengers booked on a Transatlantic crossing in April (repositioning cruise from Jamaica to Mallorca...
February 15, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Godmother of MS Robert Burns Unveiled
Riviera Travel UK's MS Robert Burns will be named by Gloria Bohan, Omega World Travel founder at an official ceremony in Vienna on April 3, 2018...
February 15, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Announces ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ Baltic Sailing
Passengers on the Fred Olsen’s ship Braemar this Spring will have the chance to ‘steer the ship’, on line's innovative 15-day...
February 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Silhouette Adds Ex UK Sailings
Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises' premium market unit, added 3 cruises to the schedule of its Silhouette ship in 2019 from Southampton UK...
February 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port of Southampton Boasts Record Breaking 2M Cruise Passengers in 2017
More than 500 ship visits helped Port Southampton attract a record-breaking 2 million cruise passengers last year. Numbers are set to grow further...
February 6, 2018 - Accidents
Ferry Officer Praised for Portsmouth Water Rescue
A crew member onboard a passenger ferry jumped into Portsmouth harbour's freezing water to rescue a man who was drowning. At about 11:00 pm...
February 5, 2018 - Accidents
Crew Member Medevaced From Saga Sapphire
Portuguese air force helicopter has medevaced a crew member from Saga Sapphire on Saturday, January 27, south of the island of Madeira. The...
January 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Plymouth Becomes Official Cruise Port
Plymouth joined Torquay as officially being on the list of cruise ports in the United Kingdom. The port city announced in had joined CruiseBritain...
January 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Aberdeen Expects More Cruise Arrivals
Aberdeen welcomed over 2,200 cruise passengers in 2017, and more are expected to arrive in 2018. The Granite City was visited by a total of 25 ships...
January 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Belfast Port to Experience Busier Cruise Season in 2018
Belfast Port's biggest cruise season took place in 2017. 2018 is set to become even busier as cruise ships visit in several months time. ...
January 7, 2018