24 h. ago Tourist tax to be introduced in Norway after surge in visitors

The tax will be charged on overnight stays and may also be applied to cruise passengers visiting Norway

Politics

67 h. ago Revealed: Secret cruise ship codes and their meanings – from the ones for disasters to symbols for swingers

Secret code words are used on cruise ships to suppress panic among passengers and to prevent misunderstandings among crew members

Events

3 d. ago Norwegian Cruise passenger falls into sea and ship detached from pier after being battered by strong winds

A passenger trying to disembark was knocked into the water as strong winds pushed the ship away from the pier.

Politics

3 d. ago Cruise passengers can currently get free drinks packages on over 40 sailings in 2025

Fred Olsen cruise line has launched a huge summer sale and Brits can currently get free drinks packages on a host of sailings in 2025 including Northern Lights cruises

Politics

3 d. ago Norwegian cruise passenger blown into water by strong winds that caused a ship to detach from pier

A passenger trying to disembark was knocked into the water as strong winds pushed the ship away from the pier.

Politics

7 d. ago Fury as cruise ship hit by sickness bug outbreak allows passengers out on Shetland town

Costa Favolosa passengers had reported symptoms of ‘mild gastrointestinal illness’

Events

8 d. ago Edinburgh council backs new cruise ship passenger levy as 'fair' move following tourist tax

Edinburgh City Council wants the powers to introduce a levy on cruise ships.

Society

2 w. ago 'New Concorde' would cut UK to US flight time to 45 minutes going 7x speed of sound

The A-HyM Hypersonic Air Master is designed to carry 170 passengers and cruise at an altitude of 30,000 metres while travelling at speeds of Mach 7.3

Politics

2 w. ago Cruise ships will sail from the Port of Dover this summer – with sailings to Norway, Malta, Portugal and more

Cruise passengers have plenty of choice when it comes to Dover depatures this year – here’s where the cruise lines will sail

Politics

2 w. ago First look: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas begins sea trials – here’s everything we know so far

Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship is getting closer to welcoming passengers on board

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands of passengers disappointed after P&O Cruises cancel 35

The cruise line cancelled the Caribbean itinerary for ‘operational reasons’

Politics

2 w. ago HX launches rare Arctic cruise expeditions designed with Inuit communities

Cruise passengers will get access to more immersive experiences led by Inuits, such as char fishing on HX’s new excursion programme

Politics

3 w. ago Royal Caribbean unveils 'perfect beach day' resort for cruise passengers

Perfect Day Mexico will launch in 2027, and promises Western Caribbean passengers six swim-up bars, a vast waterpark and 12 Mexican themed dining areas.

Politics

3 w. ago Eurovision viewers seriously split as one country sails through to 2025 Grand Final

Eurovision fans were left divided by the result of the public vote ahead of the Grand Final.

Politics

3 w. ago Cruise guests make 'key etiquette mistake' and it annoys other passengers

A cruise ship guest has shared the 'key lift etiquette mistake' that passengers keep making - and it can make the small elevators feel even more cramped and busy

Politics

3 w. ago Luxury cruise passengers seen partying hours before grandad died in stag do 'carnage'

A man has been released on bail on suspicion of manslaughter after grandad James Messham died on the cruise to Belgium - shocked tourists say they had no idea a passenger had died

Events

3 w. ago Moment passengers party on luxury cruise liner hours before grandfather, 60, was 'killed in stag do fight'

James Messham, from Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, died following an 'altercation' on the MSC Virtuosa as it was in British waters on May 3, during a short trip to Belgium.

Events

4 w. ago Passenger reveals the one word that is 'banned' on cruise ships

One word can instantly kill the vibe if you're on a cruise ship - and Tiktoker @marcsebastianf found out the hard way, after he mentioned the 'cursed' word during a lunch at sea.

Events

4 w. ago Passenger on cruise ship where man was 'murdered' tells of how journey turned from relaxing to 'carnage' just an hour after setting off from Southampton

A 21-year-old, who does not want to be named, described scenes of drunken brawls erupting almost immediately after boarding the two-night return voyage to Belgium with her boyfriend.

Events

4 w. ago The real reason cruise passengers are getting younger – and their top chosen destinations

Immersive ships and destinations are attracting new passengers onto cruise ships

Politics