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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…

October 15

SCH Cruise & Passenger Services review increasing value of cruise passengers

Turbulence in world trade shows no sign of easing as we encounter the choppy waters of inflation, supply chain issues and rising interest rates in the wake of two years of economic problems caused by...

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September 28

Port of Southampton welcomes Norwegian Prima with plaque exchange ceremony

The Port of Southampton, Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port, has welcomed Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL)’s newest cruise ship, Norwegian Prima. To celebrate the ship’s arrival in Southampton, a traditional plaque and key ceremony was held...

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September 9

Queen Elizabeth II

Cruise Britain is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after a lifetime dedicated to selfless and gracious public service to this country and the Commonwealth. Deepest condolences are...

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September 5

Liverpool ‘sail-ebrates’ 15 years in cruise control

Liverpool's cruise terminal is on course to welcome its one millionth international visitor by the end of the 2022 season, as it also gears up to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The Cruise Liverpool team will...

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September 2

Portland Port undertakes £26 million berth development

Portland Port is embarking on its largest and most ambitious improvement project to date, investing £26 million in a major berth development. The port has applied for, and had approved, all the necessary permissions to...

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August 24

Cruise to bring Liverpool £30M economic boost in next two years

As ships docking in the city return to pre-pandemic capacity, tourism numbers are on the up and that could spell good news for Liverpool, a city council report has identified. More than 100 operations are...

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August 15

Cruise Britain shortlisted for Destination of the Year

Cruise Britain is delighted to be a finalist for Destination of the Year with the winner to be announced at Seatrade Med in Malaga this September. The association and its members worked tirelessly to pivot...

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August 15

The future’s bright for Portsmouth as solar project hits major milestone

The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system at Portsmouth International Port has reached a major milestone. The scheme, managed by Portsmouth City Council's in-house energy services team and installed by Custom Solar, has...

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August 15

Dover port gifts recycled furniture to Island Princess during inaugural call

Princess Cruises’ Island Princess arrived for the first time at the Port of Dover last week, months after the ship helped to bring the port’s stand from Seatrade Cruise Global, Miami back to the UK...

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August 4

Portsmouth’s busiest ever cruise season welcomes Seabourn maiden call

As Portsmouth continues its busiest ever cruise season, another new visitor made their debut today as luxury cruise line Seabourn arrived for a maiden call. Seabourn Quest, which boasts award winning restaurants, penthouse suites and...

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