9 h. ago Inside the incredible $1billion eco cruise ship that turns trash into thermal energy and has ditched the beloved self

James Draper stepped onboard the Sun Princess in Barcelona for a Mediterranean voyage. He quickly discovered that it's a cruise ship you can enjoy with a clear conscience.

Economics

10 h. ago Cruise ship bans to come into force in 12 locations and 7 others may follow

Authorities have been forced to act to curb the amount of holidaymakers flooding their shores

Politics

10 h. ago Over a dozen passengers injured in storm panic on cruise ship at New Zealand beauty spot

Gale-force winds near Milford Sound stopped smooth sailing for the Princess Cruises ship

Events

22 h. ago Cruise ship terror as rough seas injure 16 and wreck kitchen throwing food everywhere

A far cry from the Titanic, but definitely an episode that proved dangerous for holidaymakers, as 13 passengers and three crew members were injured in the dramatic cruise ship incident

Events

27 h. ago Terrifying moment Crown Princess cruise ship flung about in rough seas as 16 injured

The footage from inside the huge Crown Princess cruise ship - with capacity to hold 3090 people - showed the chaos that ensued on board as the ship began to tilt

Events

43 h. ago Sixteen injured in wild cruise ship nightmare as liner is battered by fierce storm during voyage from Sydney

SIxteen passengers and crew on a cruise ship from Sydney were injured when they hit rough waters in New Zealand.

Events

47 h. ago Norwegian petrol giant goes to war with Trump and halts fuel supply to US forces

A petrol giant in Norway has announced a ban on fuel sales to all US forces following Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House

Politics

3 d. ago White Island volcano eruption: criminal convictions for island owners thrown out

Twenty-two people died in the 2019 New Zealand disaster, mostly US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tourThe owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday.The release of the decision followed a three-day hearing last October for the owners’ company at the high court in the city of Auckland where they appealed against the charges laid by New Zealand’s workplace health and safety regulator after the 2019 eruption of Whakaari, also known as White Island. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Cruise ship levy Scotland: How much would the levy cost? Who would have to pay it?

We take a look at all you need to know about proposals to introduce a cruise ship levy in Scotland.

Economics

4 d. ago Councils set to be given power to introduce cruise ship levies

Around 1,000 cruise ship visited Scottish ports in 2024

Politics

4 d. ago Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo

Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 daysTransgender service members will be separated from the US military unless they receive an exemption, according to a Pentagon memo filed in court on Wednesday – essentially banning them from joining or serving in the armed forces.Donald Trump signed an executive order in January that took aim at transgender troops in a personal way – at one point saying that a man identifying as a woman was “not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member”. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Ankhs for the memories! Inside TUI's first Nile river cruise ship for a round

Jo Kessel boards TUI's new river cruise ship, the 141-passenger, adult-only Al Horeya for a seven-night, round-trip voyage from Luxor. A visit to Tutankhamun's tomb is one of several highlights.

Politics

6 d. ago Edinburgh charity thank public for playing crucial role in stopping needless animal cruelty

A leading Scottish animal charity, OneKind, is celebrating the thousands of volunteers and members of the public who helped to locate and report cruel snares ahead of a historic ban to end the capture device comes into force.

Politics

7 d. ago Norovirus nightmare grows as P&O cruise passengers 'drop like flies' on voyage

Guests on the P&O Iona cruise ship was hit by a suspected norovirus outbreak, with guests allegedly vomiting in restaurants, on decks and outside their cabins during a week-long voyage

Politics

7 d. ago Up to 25 year wait for homes in London as housing crisis forces boroughs to brink of bankruptcy

More than 335,000 Londoners sit on housing waiting lists - the highest number of any English region

Events

7 d. ago 8 of the best European river cruises for 2025, from the enchanting Rhine to the magical Danube

Europe is home to some mighty rivers, and there’s no better way to get to know historic waterways than by cruise ship

Politics

8 d. ago Passenger describes 'nightmare' norovirus outbreak on cruise ship

Dozens of people have fallen ill with areas of the ship closed off and warning messages being issued

Science

8 d. ago P&O cruise ship 'hit by norovirus outbreak' as passengers 'drop like flies'

The P&O Iona has been struck by a suspected norovirus outbreak.

Events

8 d. ago Man who has lived on cruise ships for 25 years reveals his most memorable experience onboard

Mario Salcedo recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean and is known as 'Super Mario' in cruise circles.

Politics

8 d. ago P&O cruise ship Iona 'hit by norovirus outbreak with passengers dropping like flies'

The P&O Iona, which is currently sailing off the coast of Belgium, has seen a large number of passengers and staff experiencing symptoms of the vomiting bug

Events