CLIA announces date and new format for annual conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed plans for its annual conference in 2027, with a refreshed format on offer to agents. (more…)
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Southampton is set for a busy weekend of cruise activity with 10 ships due to arrive at the city’s port across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 


Sister brands P&O Cruises and Cunard have announced a new partnership with Sea Sense, Tide School’s coastal safety and ocean education programme designed to help children better understand the sea and care for the marine environment. 

Liberty of the Seas is set to return to Southampton for the first time in 18 years. 
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced its 2026 conference will be held from June 4-6 in Southampton. 



The cruise sector has made a record contribution to the local economy in 2023. More than 460 cruise vessel calls and 2.6 million passengers visiting Southampton have generated more than £1 billion for the local and regional economy. 


Expedition cruising is the best way to get customers who have never cruised before to try their first sailing, Silversea’s president and chief executive Barbara Muckermann has told agents.
An array of coronation-themed events and entertainment are on tap aboard two Princess Cruises ships based in the United Kingdom to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III next month.
SCH and its sister companies will handle around 130 cruise ship transfer calls in 2023 as the industry continues its post-pandemic recovery.
Cunard celebrated the 100th anniversary of its first world cruise in Southampton as Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria departed on their round-the-world voyages. 
