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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…

September 21

Congratulations to Cruise Britain members included in final ’20 under 40′ at Seatrade Med

A global search for cruising’s top '20 under 40s' came to a conclusion this week as the winners of the Seatrade Cruise News competition were announced at Seatrade Cruise Med in Lisbon. Congratulations to two...

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September 18

British Isles cruise passenger numbers predicted to grow at record rates

Cruise Britain estimates that cruise passenger numbers to the British Isles in 2018 will continue to show the strongest growth rate of any northern European market segment. With just over quarter of a million individual...

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September 17

2018 is another record year for Isle of Man cruise visits

The Isle of Man received its highest number of cruise visits ever in 2018 with 24 cruise ships carrying 8,391 passengers welcomed to the Island, along with 6,026 crew. There was also a 20% increase...

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September 13

Poole cruising ahead after double visit

The Port of Poole has recorded a historic first after two cruise ships call on the same day. The first of the two ships to arrive was the Corinthian belonging to Grand Circle Cruise Line,...

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September 11

Cruise & Maritime Voyages Makes Inaugural Call at Poole

Maritime traditions were upheld at the Port of Poole as Poole Harbour Commissioners and the cruise ship Astoria exchanged plaques to commemorate the ship's inaugural call to the port. During her maiden voyage from Poole,...

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September 3

Dover Harbour Board announces new Chief Executive

Dover Harbour Board, owner and operator of the Port of Dover, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Bannister as Chief Executive. Doug has an extensive record of successful leadership in the maritime, aviation...

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August 28

Disney are back with Magic on the Mersey

Disney Magic is making a welcome return to Liverpool in September at Princes Dock. She has 11 decks, holds 1754 passengers, 915 crew and is almost 1000ft in length. In true Liverpool style, Disney Magic...

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August 28

Cruise Britain members shortlisted for industry young stars accolade

The inaugural Seatrade Cruise News shortlist for the new top 20 Under 40 award includes no less than five Cruise Britain members. The global award looks to recognise the cruise industry’s younger stars whose drive,...

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August 23

Ahoy! Shortlist nomination Global accolade – Take a Bow, Liverpool Kate

Liverpool Cruise Terminal has its very own oar-inspiring, industry leading member of staff. A new initiative was launched earlier this summer to find 20 under 40 year olds from the global cruise industry who have...

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August 16

July saw 19 cruise calls plus CruiseBritain guests for Dover

Dover Cruise has had another successful month in July hosting 19 calls in total starting with visits from Crystal 'Serenity', Seabourn 'Quest' and Royal Caribbean 'Brilliance of the Seas'. Disney Cruise Line’s glorious ‘Disney Magic’...

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