Plymouth cruise bookings up 40% on 2023
In Plymouth, cruise bookings are up 40% on 2023 with the port due to handle 10,000 passengers this season. Calls start in April and continue until October, with more in the pipeline for 2024, and...
Read MoreAmbassador & ORCA monitoring British waters for whales, dolphins & porpoises
Ambassador Cruise Line named ORCA a charity partner for the third year running and continues to support the monitoring of the 25 species calling the British Isles home: whales, dolphins and porpoises, including ‘slinky’ minke...
Read MoreLiverpool to host naming ceremony for Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne
Cunard’s Queen Anne will be named in Liverpool on June 3 in a celebration hosted by Busted musician Matt Willis and his TV presenter wife Emma Willis. It will take place on the Mersey waterfront...
Read MoreAberdeen’s cruise sector growth to deliver £4.5million regional windfall
In a major economic boost for local businesses and communities, the Port of Aberdeen will host 50 cruise calls in 2024 bringing £4.5m in regional benefit; projections exceed 100 calls by 2027, delivering a potential £20m....
Read MoreUnforgettable year coming up for Port of Dover
Kicking off 2024 as Cruise Critic’s Best UK Departure Port, Dover is ready for an exciting year ahead. It will see six inaugural calls, increased and regular visits from many cruise lines, and days with...
Read More£1bn+ generated for the City of Southampton by record cruise year
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...
Read MorePortsmouth International Port sets sail for its busiest cruise season yet
Following the release of their latest cruise schedule, 90 ships are expected to visit Portsmouth International Port this year, making 2024 the busiest year to date. Featuring ten inaugural calls and the return of some...
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