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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…

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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July 13

Expanded CPS operation enhances cruise offering at Liverpool

Cruise and Passenger Services (CPS) has expanded its cruise parking operations in Liverpool with the acquisition of a new secure compound for passenger vehicles. The site adjacent to Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT) can accommodate over...

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July 12

Cruise Britain in conversation with Seatrade Cruise Talks

A new 20-minute video tour of Britain features a snapshot of Cruise Britain port and destination members talking about the highlights of their area and what it can offer cruise passengers. Take a peek into...

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July 8

UK cruise industry working with marine conservation charity ORCA

ORCA were welcome guests at Cruise Britain's recent summer meeting in Portsmouth and the marine conservation charity recently completed the first sailing in partnership with Ambassador Cruise Line. 11 further sailings onboard Ambience are planned....

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June 30

Tilbury’s historic riverside railway station to be transformed as major Heritage Fund secured.

Tilbury on the Thames Trust in Partnership with Forth Ports has secured major funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its ambitious plans to fully refurbish Tilbury’s Grade II listed historic Riverside Railway...

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June 28

Port of Dover set for a record-breaking year

With 130 calls planned in 2022, Dover is set to receive more cruise ships than in any previous year. Of those, 73 are turnarounds and 11 are inaugurals. Investment in berths Christian Pryce, CCO, Port of...

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June 23

Cruise Britain heads to Portsmouth

Cruise Britain members assembled in Portsmouth June 21-22 for the association’s annual summer gathering, which this year focussed on exploring the path towards a sustainable future. The event, which is hosted by a different member...

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June 14

Princess Cruises assists mobilisation of Dover’s Seatrade Cruise Global stand into school furniture

The Port of Dover’s 2019 stand at Seatrade Global in Miami – made entirely from recycled plastic – has been transferred from Port Everglades to the UK onboard Princess Cruises’ Island Princess to be recycled...

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