‘Freedom Day’ in England – but cruise lines react with caution when asked when Covid restrictions on UK sailings will be relaxed
Masks and social distancing will continue
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Marella to sail British cruises on two ships from Southampton and Newcastle for under £450 a person for three nights, all inclusive
Latest line to announce details
Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady to debut in the UK this summer with six scenic cruises along the south coast beginning on August 6
Sir Richard Branson’s dream project will come true at last
Star Clippers ‘awarded substantial damages’ in row over the world’s biggest tall ship, now known as Golden Horizon
Vessel is due to sail from UK in July
Round-Britain 2021: As UK cruisers are spoilt for choice for coastal voyages this summer, how do the small lines compare?
Hurtigruten, Tradewind Voyages, Noble Caledonia and Riviera compared
Princess Cruises offers all-inclusive British voyages from July 31, with some sailings calling at Liverpool, Belfast and Glasgow
All for vaccinated UK residents only
We’ll welcome children and unvaccinated adults on our round-Britain voyages starting on May 20, MSC Cruises announces
Line will be the first to start
Fred Olsen announces British Isles sailings starting in July on Borealis from Liverpool, followed in August by Bolette from Dover
Full details revealed
P&O Cruises’ summer of UK breaks will be coastal sailings for vaccinated Britons only, with Iona’s maiden voyage due on August 7
Full details and fares revealed
New framework lays out plan to get Britain cruising again
Proposals cover all aspects of voyage