Cardiff Reveals Cruise Hub Wishes - 09/08/2010

Cardiff has revealed that it hopes to become a major cruise hub in the future. Revealing that negotiations were ongoing with a number of cruise companies, ABP port bosses and councillors signalled that ambitious plans could transform the Welsh capital into an international cruise port over the next

Cruise industry in the UK to double over the next decade - 03/03/2010

Carnival UK has just released a survey called Cruise Report 2010. According to the cruise line, the industry will experience tremendous growth in the UK. During the course of the next decade, the report suggests that the cruise industry could double in size.

MSC Cruises places first ship in Southampton - 04/02/2010

MSC Cruises has announced they will locate one of their ships in Britain during the 2011 sailing season. This will be the first time the luxury cruise line will place a ship in Southampton. The cruise line formerly had a ship located in Dover.

New trends emerge for 2010 cruise season - 04/02/2010

The cruise industry has benefited from substantial growth over the last few years. Analysts are predicting that the 2010 sailing season will be another prosperous year for the industry. It is expected that cruise lines will pay more attention to passenger expectations.

Celebrity targets British passengers with new food and entertainment option - 04/02/2010

In an effort to attract more British passengers, Celebrity Cruises has announced it will offer special food and entertainment options on board their newest ship, Celebrity Eclipse.

MSC hopes to attract customers by showcasing newest ship in Southampton - 14/01/2010

MSC Cruises is hoping to attract more British customers by showcasing their newest ship in Southampton. The MSC Magnifica will appear in Southampton at the end of February for two nights.

Princess Cruises offers discounts on balconies - 04/01/2010

Travellers who enjoy a balcony stateroom during their cruises will enjoy the new promotion launched by Princess Cruises. The cruise line is hoping to boost sales for their new brochure by offering discounts worth up to £800 per couple on staterooms with balconies.

New cruise ship to sail in UK region - 20/11/2009

All Leisure Group has just announced the purchase of the cruise ship Alexander von Humboldt. The cruise ship, which has the capacity to accommodate 508 passengers, was purchased at auction.

British passengers choose ports close to home - 19/11/2009

British passengers appear to be selecting cruises that depart from ports closer to home. As cruising becomes a popular holiday alternative for British travellers, the cruise industry has increased their capacity in the UK.

Cunard Queen Victoria will visit Liverpool port in 2010 - 17/11/2009

Liverpool is quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the top ports for cruise ships. According to the Liverpool port, they are preparing to welcome Cunard’s Queen Victoria for the first time during the 2010 sailing season.

Milford Haven could welcome cruise liners in the future - 16/11/2009

The Welsh Affairs Committee is currently investigating new ways to bring more cruise ships to Wales.

Silversea Cruises prepares to visit record number of British ports next year - 02/11/2009

Luxury cruise line Silversea is preparing to visit a record number of British ports during the 2010 sailing season.

Southampton expresses concerns over Liverpool port expansion - 19/10/2009

The Department of Transport is considering a move that would loosen the rules governing the competition between the Southampton and Liverpool ports. The move would pave the way for Liverpool to operate as an embarkation port for cruise ships.

Queen Mary 2 will make a call to Liverpool - 14/10/2009

Cunard is preparing for the fifth birthday of its famed ship, Queen Mary 2, with a historic visit to Liverpool.

Inverclyde prepares for the arrival of Cunard Queen Mary 2 - 07/10/2009

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is set to visit Inverclyde for the first time in mid-October. The arrival of the large cruise liner, which cost 500 million pounds to construct, is highly anticipated.

Royal Caribbean Cruises becomes a member of ABTA - 05/10/2009

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced it joined ABTA – The Travel Association. The membership officially went into effective on the 1st of October.

Liverpool port plans cause tension in Southampton - 29/09/2009

News that Liverpool and Portsmouth are working together to attract some of Southampton’s lucrative cruise business has caused tension between the cities.

Cruise and Maritime Voyages is off to a good start - 29/09/2009

Cruise and Maritime Voyages, a new line that just recently began to accept bookings for its 2010 inaugural season, is off to a good start.

NCL announces maiden voyage for NCL Epic - 17/09/2009

Norwegian Cruise Line is preparing to debut its newest ship, Epic. The cruise ship will be the largest addition to NCLs fleet.

Swansea port could thrive again - 16/09/2009

In an effort to attract more cruise passengers to both Ireland and Wales, Swansea port could receive a 1.2 million pound renovation.

Holyhead tourism could be boosted by cruise industry - 16/09/2009

Holyhead could benefit from a boost in tourism by the cruise industry. Anglesey Aluminium, a smelting company, has been closed. The company will leave behind a large berth that could be improved for large cruise ships.

P&O Cruises returns to its roots with P&O Azura - 10/09/2009

P&O Cruises is preparing for the debut of its newest ship, P&O Azura, next year. The cruise ship will look a great deal like her sister ship, P&O Ventura, but they will differ substantially in their offerings.

UK Departing Cruise Deals in 2010 - 10/09/2009

With cruise departures from a United Kingdom port growing year by year, more and more people are opting for a cruise from the United Kingdom, cutting out the need to fly.

Peterhead welcomes the Holland America Line ms Prinsendam - 08/09/2009

The Scottish town of Peterhead has been trying to lure new cruise ships to the port. The marketing efforts proved to be a success as Holland America Line included the stop to one of its itineraries.

Cunard appoints British master for Queen Elizabeth - 08/09/2009

Cunard has announced the master for its newest cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth. The master, Captain Chris Wells, grew up in Bournemouth and currently resides in Barnham.

Southampton port has a successful weekend - 02/09/2009

The Southampton port welcomed nine popular cruise ships during the span of just 48 hours.

Southampton prepares for several large cruise ships - 25/08/2009

Towards the end of August, Southampton will host 9 of the worlds cruise ships, including ships from P&O Cruises, Cunard & Royal Caribbean.

Ireland Cruises – Biggest Ever Cruise Liner to Dock at Limerick - 20/08/2009

The port of Shannonside will next week, be host to the biggest ship every to dock. The ship will have 800+ passengers and the locals are excited by the possibility of a boost by spending holiday makers.

Voyages to Antiquity becomes second new cruise line to debut in UK - 20/08/2009

Just last week it was announced that a new cruise line operating under the brand name Cruise and Maritime Voyages was set to debut in the UK next year. Now a second new cruise line is preparing to sail in 2010 in Britain.

P&O Cruises – P&O Artemis successfully docks in Lerwick - 18/08/2009

P&O Cruises Artemis arrived in Lerwick and had the unexpected bonus of being able to berth at Holmsgarth. The weather provided mild winds and a high tide that favoured berthing.

Princess Cruises Bring Crown Princess to Liverpool Again - 17/08/2009

Princess cruises huge cruise liner, the crown princess docked at Liverpool on Sunday. The ship is due to leave today, 17th August for Belfast today.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises considers UK expansion - 14/08/2009

Upscale cruise line Regent Seven Seas is considering an expansion in the UK region. The line currently operates itineraries that sail out of Southampton but they are strictly one way at the moment. Passengers are then forced to fly back home when the cruise is over.

New Cruise Line Due to Set Sail offering UK Cruises - 14/08/2009

Cruise Liner, Cruise & Maritime Services International (CMS) have announced that they will be running cruises from the UK, under a new brand Cruise & Maritime Voyages.

North East of England benefits from cruise ship tourism - 05/08/2009

The Port of Tyne is helping to boost the economy in the north east with the help of cruise tourism. The port has been attracting cruise ships to the area since 2004 and it continues to grow in popularity.

Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Eclipse will cater to British tastes - 04/08/2009

Celebrity Cruises announced that its third Solstice class cruise ship, Celebrity Eclipse, will cater to the taste of Britons.

Celebrity Equinox proves to be environmentally friendly for Celebrity Cruises - 28/07/2009

Although the Celebrity Equinox is rather large at 122,000 tons, the cruise ship has proven to be very environmentally friendly.

Celebrity Cruises introduces new Celebrity Life programs for passengers - 26/07/2009

Celebrity Cruises has introduced a new program called “Celebrity Life” in an effort to make the cruise experience even more enjoyable for passengers.

Princess Cruises Crown Princess doubles population of town - 22/07/2009

Princess Cruises Crown Princess recently visited the small town of Invergordon. When the Crown Princess arrived at the Easter Ross port, there were more than 3,000 passengers on board the massive ship. In addition to passengers, the Crown Princess also brought 1,200 crew members to Invergordon.

Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Equinox arrives in Southampton - 21/07/2009

The Celebrity Equinox quietly arrived in Southampton over the weekend. The cruise ship’s presence is expected to draw a large crowd to the port as many people want to catch a glimpse of her.

Several towns in UK hope to attract more cruise ships in the future - 17/07/2009

Several areas are trying to catch the attention of cruise lines in an effort to bring more ships to their regions. Passengers on board cruise ships frequently spend thousands of pounds at each of the stops along their itinerary.

Record number of cruise ships visit Cobh in Ireland - Cork Harbour - 13/07/2009

Cork Harbour is set to welcome a record number of cruise ships and cruise holiday makers in 2009. A total of 56 ships from a variety of cruise lines are scheduled to visit the Cobh Deepwater Terminal.

Liverpool port welcomes largest cruise ship in port’s history - 04/07/2009

The Crown Princess made history as she arrived in Liverpool during a cruise around Britain. The cruise ship became the largest to ever visit the port. This record was originally held by another member of the Princess Cruises’ family, the Grand Princess.

Seven Seas Voyager returns to Liverpool - 05/06/2009

The Liverpool Cruise Liner Terminal has recently been celebrating the return of the Seven Seas Voyager, a ship operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

UK Ports – their many advantages! - 01/06/2009

There are cruise ships that dock at ports all around the world.

Port of Barrow prepares for arrival of its first cruise ship since 2006 - 26/05/2009

The port of Barrow has been busy preparing for the arrival of the cruise ship Tahitian Princess.

Transatlantic cruising returns to Liverpool - 22/05/2009

It has been more than four decades since a transatlantic cruise liner has arrived at Liverpool from America. On May 26th, this long absence will come to an end as Holland America’s Rotterdam with make its first visit to the port.

Southampton enjoys record day - 21/05/2009

The new Ocean Terminal in Southampton recently welcomed its first passengers. The terminal, which cost an estimated £19 million to construct, was finished just in time to kick off the summer season.

New cruise terminal opens in Southampton - 11/05/2009

Last weekend saw the opening of the new Ocean Terminal in Southampton. The terminal, which cost £19 million to construct, will be the first new terminal to open its doors in Southampton in nearly four decades.

Liverpool is a popular port among cruise ship passengers - 30/04/2009

Liverpool is the home of a new Cruise Liner Terminal, which cost an estimated £20 million to construct.