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Guernsey welcoming 84 cruise calls between April and October
After a two year pause, Guernsey is gearing up to receive 84 cruise calls this season. The first to arrive will be Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Hanseatic Spirit on April 15; the last cruise ship to call will be Norwegian...
Read MorePortsmouth International Port launches 20-year Masterplan
Within the next five years Portsmouth International Port will be able to handle the majority of cruise ships looking for a UK berth, it was announced at the launch of its 20-year Masterplan on Wednesday 16...
Read MoreSolent Stevedores signs new stevedoring contract with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Solent Stevedores, the UK’s leading cruise stevedoring partner has secured a two-year contract extension with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The deal extends their cruise operation partnership to December 2023 and is a strong endorsement of...
Read MorePositive changes to the Isle of Man’s Borders Restrictions
Following the Chief Minister’s Briefing on 3rd February 2022, the Isle of Man Government has set out its plan to treat COVID-19 as an endemic disease similar to other illnesses such as flu and norovirus,...
Read MoreUber Boat by Thames Clippers orders hybrid high-speed passenger ferries
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is set to launch the UK’s first hybrid high-speed passenger ferries in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023. The vessels, which are currently under construction at Wight Shipyard Co....
Read MoreDart Harbour welcomes Paul Britton as new Harbour Master & CEO
After an extensive search, Dart Harbour are pleased to announce Paul Britton as the harbour’s new Harbour Master/CEO. Paul will bring his wealth of industry experience, mostly recently with Disney Cruises, to boutique Dart Harbour...
Read MoreLiverpool sails towards a bumper cruise season
Liverpool will welcome more than 100 cruises to its shores in 2022, as the city plans to deliver its most ambitious season yet. The outbreak of the global pandemic in March 2020 led to the...
Read MoreMore great journeys set to begin in Portsmouth with bumper maiden calls scheduled in 2022
Portsmouth International Port have released their initial cruise schedule for 2022, which sees an impressive number of maiden calls from both new cruise lines, and ships, over the next 12 months. 2022 brings a new...
Read MoreChange at the helm for Cruise Britain
Cruise Britain, the association which brings together the ports, destinations and service sector of the UK cruise industry, welcomes a new Chair as industry expert Kate O’Hara, Port of Tyne, takes the helm for a...
Read MoreKent’s Heritage Coast from Port of Dover – Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel
Port of Dover has always known that Kent’s stunning heritage coastline is an incredibly special destination delivering unforgettable experiences for tourists from all over the globe - but now you don’t just have to take...
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