Carnival reveals impact of Concordia disaster
Bev - Mar 09, 2026
Bookings for Costa Cruises are significantly lower than last year, while Carnival's other cruise brands are seeing a drop in…
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Does the Costa name have to go?
Bev - Mar 09, 2026
Since the Concordia disaster in January and, more recently, the fire on board the Allegra, there has been much speculation…
Cruises attract record number of passengers
Linsey McNeill - Mar 08, 2026
Britons took a record 1.7m ocean cruises last year, of which 700,000 were first-time cruisers. The figures from the Passenger…
Ferry in collision in Belfast
Bev - Mar 08, 2026
A passenger ferry collided with a cargo vessel at the entrance to Belfast Lough yesterday evening. The Stena ferry has…
ICE snaps up 1st4cruising.com
Linsey McNeill - Mar 08, 2026
Loyalty programme specialist International Cruise & Excursions (ICE) Europe has bought some of the assets of Leicester- based Total Travel…
Costa accused of bullying Concordia crew to accept compensation
Linsey McNeill - Mar 07, 2026
Crew who survived the Costa Concordia tragedy have been offered cash settlements for the loss of their personal items…
Royal Caribbean to double UK capacity
Linsey McNeill - Mar 06, 2026
Royal Caribbean will have two ships based out of Southampton for the first time from summer 2013, when it…
Expert panel to investigate Costa Concordia tragedy
Diane - Mar 05, 2026
A panel of experts has been appointed to scrutinise data, conversations and evidence from the Costa Concordia to help the…
Minerva returns after winter upgrade
Bev - Mar 05, 2026
Swan Hellenic’s Minerva has sailed back into Portsmouth following a multi-million pound winter upgrade programme. The upgraded ship has an…
Costa Allegra reaches dry land
Bev - Mar 01, 2026
The Costa Allegra has finally docked in the Seychelles after three days stranded at sea. The evacuation of more than…
National Cruise Week dates confirmed
Linsey McNeill - Mar 01, 2026
Organisers of National Cruise Week have announced it will take place from September 15 to 23 this year. ACE said…
On a slow boat to the Seychelles
Ian Jarrett - Mar 01, 2026
Passengers on the stricken Costa Allegra are on a slow boat to the Seychelles after a row over who should…
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