Cruise news (UK-tagged)

VIDEO: First Virgin Voyages Ship to Be Adults-Only
Virgin Voyages announced that the first ship in development for the cruise line will be adults-only. The official keel-laying ceremony for the first...
November 2, 2017
Cruise Industry
London International Cruise Terminal Tilbury Keeps On Investing
London International Cruise Terminal Tilbury goes on with investing heavily in its facilities with GBP 1.5 million (EUR 1.68 million) being spent on...
October 22, 2017
Cruise Industry
Thomson UK Admits TUI Rebrand Cost Millions
Thomson admitted that the rebrand to TUI had cost the company 'tens of millions' of pounds, that will be spread over 3 years. However, the company...
October 21, 2017
Cruise Industry
Belfast Boasts The Most Successful Cruise Season
Belfast Harbour brought to a close its most successful cruise season with unprecedented 94 calls. The number of cruise ships calling at Belfast port...
October 21, 2017
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Edge to Sail From Southampton 2019
Celebrity Cruises’ president & chief executive Lisa Lutoff-Perlo told UK agents to “sell the hell out of Celebrity Edge” in...
October 19, 2017
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Eclipse Makes Final Cruise From Southampton
Celebrity Eclipse will make her final cruise from Southampton on Wednesday, October 18. After 8 years based in Southampton the ship will leave...
October 16, 2017
Cruise Industry
Thomson to Be Renamed Marella Cruises
Thomson Cruises will be renamed Marella Cruises, at the same time that the cruise line changes to Tui later in October. Marella, which means...
October 10, 2017
Cruise Industry
Passenger Remanded After Drugs Found on NorthLink Ferry
A 25-year-old man who was found on the NorthLink ferry ship Hrossey with GBP 2,500 worth of cannabis was remanded in custody before sentencing later...
October 6, 2017
Accidents
Saga’s New Cruise Ship Is on General Sale
The first new boutique small ship of Saga Cruises, Spirit of Discovery, has gone on general sale to the public. Following a period of “Advance...
September 29, 2017
Cruise Industry
Cunard Adds Fourth Cruise Ship
Luxury cruise brand Cunard announced it is adding a 4th ship to its fleet. The investment is part of the line’s ambitious plans for its ...
September 25, 2017
Cruise Industry
P&O UK, Princess and Cunard to Offer Same-Sex Marriages
Carnival Corporation cruise ships registered in Bermuda can offer same-sex wedding ceremonies for couples who wish to get married at sea. A...
September 24, 2017
Cruise Industry
Portsmouth International Port Offers Unique Boat Service
Cruise passengers who arrive at Portsmouth International Port will be sailing straight to the heart of Great Waterfront City, due to a unique...
September 18, 2017
Cruise Industry
Canary Islands Cruise Aboard Saga Sapphire Appeals to Passengers Who Want to Be Active
Canary Islands in Spring cruise aboard Saga Sapphire appeals to passengers who love to be active. The focus is on yoga and Pilates sessions ...
September 17, 2017
Cruise Industry
Hull's Cruise Ship Terminal Closer to Reality
An ambitious GBP 50 million funding bid is drawn up aimed at turning plans for a brand new cruise terminal in Hull into reality. Hull's city council...
September 16, 2017
Cruise Industry
Record-Breaking Mein Schiff 3 Arrives at London Terminal in Tilbury
A record was broken yesterday, September 12, at London International Cruise Terminal. Mein Schiff 3 sailed into London Cruise Terminal...
September 13, 2017
Cruise Industry