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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...
Read MoreTilbury 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...
Read MoreDover 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...
Read MoreVirgin 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...
Read MoreEuropean 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...
Read MorePort 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...
Read MorePort 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...
Read MorePortsmouth 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...
Read MoreDover 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...
Read MoreResilient 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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