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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…

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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April 19

Portsmouth International Port ready to welcome first cruise ship of the 2017 season

The start of a new cruise season is heading over the horizon at Portsmouth International Port, with preparations being made for the first cruise ship arrival of 2017. MV Deutschland cruises into dock at the...

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April 12

New Mersey cruise facility takes step closer

Liverpool City Council is set to appoint a team to design a potential new cruise passenger terminal on the River Mersey. The authority’s cabinet is being asked to endorse the selection of a highly skilled...

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April 11

Cruise and Maritime Voyages book into Portsmouth International Port

Astoria, the beautifully restored classic ocean liner operated by Cruise and Maritime Voyages, will become a familiar face at Portsmouth International Port next year. CMV has chosen The Great Waterfront City as the start point...

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April 7

Liverpool Cruise Terminal Celebrates a Decade Making Waves

Liverpool Cruise Terminal celebrates its 10th birthday this year, and plans are in motion for a series of special celebrations across the cruise season. To mark the milestone, the Cruise Liverpool team are planning a...

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April 4

2017 cruise season begins at Portsmouth International Port 

The cruise season starts at Portsmouth International Port on 22 April, with MV Deutschland taking the honours as the first caller of 2017. The ship, which was built in 1998, is currently chartered by the...

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March 16

Saga cruises into new deal with Portsmouth International Port

Portsmouth International Port will play a big part in Saga’s cruise schedule for 2018, with a total of 15 visits next year. Saga Pearl II will be based at Portsmouth International Port between January and...

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March 15

Another successful cruise season ahead for Dover Cruise Port

As the sun rose over Dover this morning, the majestic Saga Pearl II cruise ship glided into the historic Port of Dover Cruise Terminal One marking the commencement of the 2017 cruise season. This year...

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