Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Irish Continental Group to Build the World's Largest Cruise Ferry
Irish Continental Group announced it had ordered the largest cruise ferry in the world by vehicle capacity. The US$200 million vessel will be able to...
January 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
CMV Dedicates a Ship to Mexico
The British-based company CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages will deploy mv Magellan ship in winter 2019 to cater to Mexican locals who travel...
January 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Falkland Islands Debates Cruise Visitors' Landing Fee
Falkland Islands Environment Committee soon held a debate on the cost of landing fee for cruise passengers which is due to be increased to GBP25 per...
January 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Multi-Million Pound Cruise Berth to Be Built in Holyhead
A multi-million pound cruise berth could be constructed in Holyhead by 2020 as liner calls continue to surge. Holyhead is due to welcome 34% more...
December 24, 2017 - Cruise Industry
CMV to Launch New Cruise Brand
The British operator CMV Travel & Leisure Group announced the deployment of 46,052 GT CMV Magellan to Mexico's Pacific Coast for winter 2019...
December 20, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Returns to Dublin
In 2019 Princess Cruises will offer cruises from Dublin - something the cruise line has not done since 2009. California-based Princess Cruises...
December 19, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Aberdeen to Become ‘World Class’ Destination for Cruise Ships
Aberdeen is preparing to be positioned as world-class cruise ship travel destination. The city’s brand new deepwater harbour is expected to...
December 16, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Passengers Bring Millions to Guernsey Economy
Cruise ship passengers added just over GBP 4 million to the economy of Guernsey in 2017, according to figures from a survey that was commissioned by...
December 14, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Azamara Pursuit to Be Named in Southampton
Azamara Pursuit will be named in Southampton in a first for the crise line, Azamara Club Cruises. The other two ships of the operator, Azamara Quest...
December 6, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Announces 2019 Europe Season
Princess Cruises announced its cruises and cruisetours for 2019, opening for sale December 14. Noteworthy itineraries for the season include...
December 2, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Valletta Cruise Port Celebrates 700,000 Cruise Passenger Movements
Valletta Cruise Port, operator of Valletta Waterfront and the sea passenger terminals as well as a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding celebrated 700...
December 1, 2017 - Cruise Industry
New Terminal in Liverpool to Accommodate the World’s Largest Cruise Ships
Liverpool's council is currently looking to create “international standard” permanent facility that would enable the port city to welcome...
November 19, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Three Fred Olsen Cruise Ships Undergo Multi-Million Refits
Three of the Fred Olsen cruise ships will undergo multi-million drydock refurbishments this winter to prepare for the start of 2018-2019 cruise...
November 14, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises to Partner with Champneys
A state-of-the-art spa will be offered to passengers onboard Marella Explorer in May 2018. The news follows the announcement of a partnership between...
November 13, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum Back to Dubai
The Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum is back to Dubai this December 12-13 and will take place at Lapita within Dubai Parks and Resorts. Lapita homes...
November 2, 2017