Cruise news (UK-tagged)
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MSC Cruises schedules Winter 2027-2028 Northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for its winter 2027-2028 itineraries covering routes in northern Europe and the Mediterranean. To incentivise...
February 8, 2026 - Accidents

Norovirus & Weather diversion affect Fred Olsen Balmoral ship's fjords voyage
A gastrointestinal illness affected passengers aboard a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailing at the same time adverse weather conditions required a...
February 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Marella Cruises details entertainment programme for 30th anniversary sailings
The UK-based Marella Cruises has confirmed the headline entertainment for its 30th anniversary sailings, with a programme of live performances and...
January 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry

P&O Cruises schedules 9 Food Heroes voyages for 2026
P&O Cruises has confirmed the return of its Food Heroes program for 2026, outlining a series of food-themed and chef-hosted voyages. The program...
January 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 completes maiden Panama Canal transit during 2026 World Voyage
Cunard’s ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, has completed her first passage through the Panama Canal, an operational milestone reached during the...
January 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Two Excel-class (newest & largest) P&O ships make concurrent call at St Maarten
P&O Cruises’ newest and largest vessels, Arvia and Iona, conducted a concurrent port call at St Maarten on Friday, January 23rd, marking a...
January 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Riviera Travel UK expands fleet with Riviera Reflection in 2027
The UK-based company and travel brand Riviera Travel has announced that it will expand its European fleet with a new riverboat, Riviera Reflection...
January 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Cunard named headline partner for Olivier Awards 2026
Cunard Line has confirmed its appointment as Headline Partner for the Olivier Awards 2026, the United Kingdom’s principal awards programme...
January 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Royal Caribbean's ship Liberty OTS homeported in Southampton (UK) in summer 2026
Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to return to Southampton for the first time in 18 years, marking its first call at the port since 2007. The Royal...
January 13, 2026 - Accidents

P&O Cruises’ ship Britannia diverts for repairs following technical difficulties
Passengers aboard P&O Cruises’ flagship Britannia encountered technical difficulties during a Caribbean voyage that necessitated an...
January 9, 2026 - Accidents

Berthing incident brings Holyhead ferry operations to a halt
Holyhead, the UK’s second busiest passenger ferry port (after Dover), was closed to all ferry traffic following a berthing incident involving...
January 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry

St. Kitts secures homeporting operations with P&O Cruises UK
St. Kitts is advancing its role in the Caribbean cruise network by securing homeporting operations with the UK-based P&O Cruises, a subsidiary of...
December 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Carnival Corporation consolidates corporate structure under Bermuda flag
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has outlined a corporate restructuring plan that includes relocating its legal...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Isle of Portland Port (UK) registers dual cruise milestones in 2025
Isle of Portland Port (England UK) recorded an unprecedented level of cruise activity during 2025, setting two operational benchmarks after a late...
December 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry

CLIA UK & Ireland 2026 Expedition Summit to be held on HX's ship MS Fram
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed that its next annual Expedition Summit will be held on May 8th, 2026...
December 19, 2025