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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…

March 31

Peter Wild leaves cruise industry

Founder member of Cruise Britain, Peter Wild has announced his retirement from the cruise industry. G. P. Wild (International) Limited (GPW), the consultancy company renowned for its work with the cruise industry, has announced that...

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March 9

UK domestic cruise included in Government Roadmap out of lockdown

Cruise Britain welcomes the extremely positive news that UK domestic cruising has been included in Stage 3 of the Roadmap alongside the opening of wider domestic tourism planned for 17 May. Over the last year,...

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March 3

Islands of Guernsey unable to accept cruise ships in 2021 due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the ongoing uncertainty and priority to protect the health and safety of the Islands of Guernsey residents, and those that visit the island, VisitGuernsey announces that the decision has had to be made...

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January 18

UK’s Port of Sunderland opening up to cruise ships

Newest Cruise Britain member, the North East Port of Sunderland, is exploring a future welcome for cruise ships. ‘Moving into the cruise and passenger ship market will allow the Port to fully utilise existing infrastructure, bringing...

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January 15

Portland Port tariff freeze for 2021

Portland Port has frozen its fees for customers in 2021 after the country has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. There had been high hopes that the start of 2021 would see the country...

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December 17

Gifts for cruise ship staff from Devon communities

Staff on cruise ships anchored off the coast of Devon are receiving festive hampers from the local community. Due to Covid-19 the ships have been anchored off the south coast for several months. On Christmas...

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December 15

Sailors’ Society helps deliver Christmas to cruise ship crew

With the cruise industry on pause, cruise ships anchored off the UK coast have become a familiar sight since the spring. Several ships, manned by skeleton crews of around 150, regularly come into Southampton port...

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November 25

Port of Southampton to open new cruise terminal for 2021 season

Associated British Ports is to open a new next-generation-ready and open access cruise terminal for the 2021 cruise season in Southampton. The fifth dedicated cruise terminal at the port will benefit from roof-mounted solar power...

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November 19

Cruise and Ferry Passengers Benefit from World-Leading Temperature Measurement System at Port of Poole

Passengers travelling through the Port of Poole will now benefit from enhanced security from the threat of COVID-19 with the installation of the VIRALERT 3 temperature screening system. World-leading temperature monitoring expert, AMETEK Land, has...

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October 19

Dart Harbour Authority joins Cruise Britain

Dart Harbour Authority is the latest British port to join Cruise Britain. A natural harbour, steeped in maritime heritage, Dartmouth is the perfect location for an exceptional port call. Ships can anchor out, looking out...

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