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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…

July 10

Magic on the Mersey

A SPECIAL cruise ship is making a welcome return to Liverpool this week and part of the waterfront is being turned into a magical wonderland in its honour. On Friday 14 July, Disney Magic sails...

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June 21

Adonia rebranded at Portland Port and back with P&O Cruises

Adonia is currently sailing her first voyage for P&O Cruises since 2016, after being returned following a spell in the Caribbean under the Fathom brand. The vessel is on an eight-day round-trip Western Europe cruise...

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June 12

Portsmouth International Port welcomes Crystal Symphony

This weekend Portsmouth International Port welcomed the longest cruise ship ever to visit the Great Waterfront City. At just under 240 metres long, the luxurious Crystal Symphony is now the largest cruise liner to have...

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June 8

Portsmouth International Port looks for the cruise agents vote on 8 June

As the UK heads to the polls some of the country’s top decision makers are journeying to Portsmouth International Port. However, the influential group doesn't consist of political persuaders, instead it’s a group of travel...

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June 7

Black Watch Set for Dover Season

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines started its 2017 cruise season from Dover on June 4, with a sold-out seven-night "Phenomenal Fjords of Norway" itinerary aboard the Black Watch. In total, the ship will be offering six...

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June 5

SCH and CPS show versatility in record weekend

Port terminal operators SCH and sister company Cruise and Passenger Services (CPS) have completed a record weekend of cruise operations in Southampton with involvement in 13 operations over three days. Stevedores SCH and valet cruise...

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June 2

Liverpool Cruise Terminal’s 10th season off to record-breaking start

The city’s 2017 cruise season will see 10 vessels berth on the Mersey in the first 11 days including the biggest turnaround ship to ever visit Liverpool Almost 20,000 passengers and crew will be welcomed...

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June 2

Portsmouth International Port introduce covered gangways

Whatever the weather, cruise passengers arriving at Portsmouth International Port can be assured of disembarking comfortably thanks to new purpose-designed covers for the gangways. Be it blazing hot sun, or driving rain, the new covers...

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May 11

LIVERPOOL APPOINTS TEAM FOR NEW CRUISE FACILITY

Liverpool City Council has appointed engineering consultancy Ramboll to lead a highly skilled technical team to develop a new permanent Cruise Terminal Facility on the River Mersey. The multi-disciplinary design team, who have been appointed...

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May 10

New Head of Cruise Operations for Liverpool Cruise Terminal

Peter Murney is to take the helm as Head of Cruise Operations at Liverpool Cruise Terminal. This follows Angie Redhead's new role as Head of City Assets which includes Cruise, St George's Hall, the Town...

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