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Thousands turn out for Cunard Building’s 100th birthday party
One of Liverpool’s Three Graces celebrated a very special birthday last weekend. Saturday 2 July marked the centenary of the Cunard Building, and it proved to be a very happy birthday for the iconic venue....
Read MoreNew cruise information site for Kirkwall, Orkney
The Port of Kirkwall, Orkney has launched a new cruise information website www.cruise-orkney.com. Apart from the publishing of the cruise ship lists present and future on the marine services website orkneyharbours.com, there has, up to now, been no other...
Read MoreSaga Sapphire makes first visit to Portsmouth International Port
Portsmouth International Port will welcome Saga back again this week as their magnificent cruise ship ‘Saga Sapphire’ arrives on 1 July at 0800, the perfect first stop on its “Maritime Heritage Cruise”. It will be...
Read MoreDisney’s magnificent ship returns to Dover
Britain’s second most popular cruise destination welcomed back the luxury Disney Magic cruise ship early this morning. The world renowned White Cliffs of Dover provided a stunning vista for her passengers as she swept into...
Read MoreMagic on the Mersey
It is estimated 100,000 people packed out Liverpool Pier Head to see the magnificent Disney Magic cruise liner on Sunday 12 June. Adults and children dressed up in their best Disney outfits for a day...
Read MoreSMS Services record number of ships in one day
Port handling specialists Southern Maritime Services (SMS) have achieved a new “first” by handling three cruise ships simultaneously in Portsmouth International Port (PIP). The calls included two turnaround calls by the Voyages of Discovery ship...
Read MoreIPH strengthens cruise ship operations by recruiting former ABP specialist
Independent Port Handling (IPH) group, which includes port terminal operators Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH), have strengthened their cruise ship operations by recruiting Glen Gardner (pictured) as Cruise Operations Manager. Glen joins the company from Associated...
Read MoreDisney Magic spreads the love in Kirkwall
Kenny and Heidi Strahm of Montgomery, Alabama arrived on the Disney Magic cruise liner into Kirkwall on Thursday ( 9 June) to spring a huge surprise to family members and friends travelling with them, by...
Read MorePort of Dover welcomes the return of Celebrity Silhouette
The Port of Dover’s reputation as a port of choice for luxury cruise ships continued to go from strength to strength when the magnificent Solstice Class cruise ship Celebrity Silhouette returned on Monday 6 June....
Read MoreD-Day anniversary brings three cruise ships to Portsmouth International Port
Seventy-two years after troops left Portsmouth for the Normandy Beaches, visitors continue to return to learn more about the military operation. On 6 June three cruise ships will arrive at Portsmouth International Port, with opportunities...
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