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There are things happening all of the time for CruiseBritain members, whether it’s new port developments, special events, inaugural visits or service enhancements for passengers. We’ll keep you posted here on our news page as well is in our regular E-blasts so be sure to sign up here

Read on for the latest news from CruiseBritain…

November 13

Riding the Wave two years in a row: Portsmouth wins Best Port

Portsmouth International Port has been named Best Port for the second year in a row at the industry renowned Wave Awards - known internationally as the “Oscars for cruise”. Last year (2023) saw Portsmouth win...

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October 31

Tilbury on the Thames Trust Secures National Lottery Heritage Funding for Riverside Station Restoration

Tilbury on the Thames Trust in Partnership with The Port of Tilbury is celebrating the achievement of securing an incredible £4.5m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its ambitious plans to...

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October 18

Dover celebrates the inaugural call of Oceania Cruises’ luxurious small ship Sirena

The 2024 Dover Cruise season continues into autumn, as the Port welcomed Oceania Cruises’ luxurious small ship Sirena® for the first time this week. She left Dover on Tuesday evening after guests spent the day...

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September 30

Virgin Voyages says “sea you soon” to Portsmouth

Virgin Voyages' 'Resilient Lady' set sail from Portsmouth for the final time this year, marking the end of a spectacular summer season, with over 25,000 passengers travelling from the city. Dubbed the global brand's UK...

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September 30

European cruise associations bring over 400 ports and destinations into strategic alliance

Five European port and destination cruise associations have announced a strategic alliance marking a significant step forward in regional and international collaboration focussed on developing sustainable solutions to tourism and environmental challenges. Cruise Baltic, Cruise...

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September 28

Port of Aberdeen celebrates another busy cruise season

Port of Aberdeen celebrated the end of another safe and successful cruise season with a record-breaking number of cruise calls in 2024. Port of Aberdeen welcomed 51 cruise calls from April to September, up by...

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September 27

Port of Tyne celebrates 25 years of cruising and new cruise call record

Celebrating 25 years of cruising, the Port of Tyne marks a milestone with record-breaking growth in 2023, welcoming 710,000 passengers via cruise and ferry and contributing significantly to the North East's thriving economy. As the...

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September 16

Portsmouth voted port of the year by international experts

Portsmouth International Port has been named 'Port of the Year' at the 2024 Seatrade Cruise awards - one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Announced at Seatrade Cruise Med in Málaga on Wednesday...

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September 4

Dover celebrates another brilliant season with Carnival and prepares for more fun in 2025 and 2026.

Dover Cruise has said goodbye to Carnival Legend for this year, as she sailed away from her UK homeport on 18th August after seven turnaround calls throughout the summer. Calling in Dover week after week...

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August 25

Resilient Lady, right here, right now in Portsmouth

Eat, sleep, rave, repeat for Resilient Lady as she sailed past Portsmouth's infamous Victorious Festival during Fat Boy Slim's set on Friday evening, heading for Amsterdam on a four-night cruise. Virgin Voyages newest addition to...

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