Cruise news (UK-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson welcomes Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to Australia
Sir Richard Branson introduced Resilient Lady to Australian waters, marking the arrival of the third "lady ship" in the Virgin Voyages fleet. The...
December 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils exclusive Capsule Cruise Collection partnership with Bay Garnett and Circle of Style
In commemoration of a century of cruise collections influencing the esteemed fashion landscape, Cunard Line has collaborated with second-hand fashion...
November 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's companies P&O UK and Cunard to 'fire and rehire' 900+ British staff
The UK's maritime union expresses concern over Carnival Corporation's potential "fire and rehire" strategy affecting 900+ cruise ship crewmembers...
November 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK releases 2025 European river cruise program
The UK-based company Riviera Travel/fleet has unveiled its 2025 European river cruise program. The itinerary collection is now open for booking and...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador's 2-ship fleet to boast SpaceX Starlink connectivity
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line is poised to join the ranks of leading cruise companies by introducing state-of-the-art internet connectivity...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s cruise fleet unites for Funchal Madeira celebrations
The convergence of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 3-ship fleet (Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral) in Portugal's Madeira region on November 9th marked a historic...
November 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Transatlantic liner RMS Queen Mary 2 restarts operations on November 16
Cunard's Transatlantic ship RMS Queen Mary 2 is currently undergoing drydock maintenance at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (in Rotterdam Holland). After...
November 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Why cruise ships avoid UK's Port Southampton plug-in power
Cruise vessels are opting to consume fuel while docked/berthed in port instead of utilizing plug-in shore power facilities in certain cities, as...
November 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean opens bookings for 2025 European cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International opened bookings for their 2025 European voyages following the release of their 2025 Alaskan itineraries. For the...
November 8, 2023 - Accidents
100 passengers on SAGA's Spirit of Discovery injured during distressing incident in the Bay of...
SAGA's vessel, Spirit of Discovery, encountered difficulties amid formidable maritime conditions characterized by "gale force winds and nine-meter...
November 7, 2023 - Accidents
SAGA's Spirit of Adventure ship forced to divert to Cornwall due to Storm Ciaran
Last week, adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Ciaran forced the SAGA UK's ship Spirit of Adventure to alter course and dock in Falmouth...
November 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Irish Ferries enters into charter agreement for P&O to operate the Holyhead-Cherbourg routes
Irish Ferries has chartered the vessel Norbay to replace Epsilon on its Dublin to Holyhead and Cherbourg routes after P&O Ferries withdrew it...
November 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages concludes first sustainable marine fuel trial
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson's innovative travel brand, announced the successful completion of its inaugural trial with sustainable marine fuel...
November 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Funchal (Madeira) receives 3 cruise ships on a single day
Port Funchal (Madeira Island Portugal) accommodated 3 cruise ships on Monday, October 30. This arrangement allows for all three ships to be...
October 31, 2023