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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…

February 17

Port of Tyne is cruising on up to a record year

The Port of Tyne in North East England is preparing for a busy cruise season as the number of cruise ships scheduled to arrive and depart from its berths is anticipated to reach record numbers...

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February 10

Sheep Ahoy!

CELEBRATIONS to mark the centenary of the official opening of Cunard Line’s former world headquarters in Liverpool have been launched today – by a flock of sheep! After being awarded the City of Liverpool’s highest...

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January 25

PORT OF TYNE TO FEATURE IN NEW SERIES OF SEA CITIES

BBC2’s new documentary programme Sea Cities due to be broadcast nationally in February see’s the Port of Tyne featured in the second episode. The programme aims to reflect everyday events as they happen at the...

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January 13

Cruise ship company comes back for more at Portsmouth International Port

All Leisure Holidays (ALH), the British cruise ship operator, has just signed a three-year agreement with Portsmouth International Port that will extend a relationship that started in 2010 to at least 2018. The group owns...

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December 3

More Choice With More Cruise Destinations to Sail to Direct from the Port of Tyne

With more cruise ships than ever expected to visit the Port of Tyne in 2016, there is a huge choice of destinations for holidaymakers sailing direct from the Port’s International Passenger Terminal in North Shields....

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November 24

Cruise Specialist Joins Port of Dover

A business development expert who has worked for one of the world’s leading cruise lines has joined the Port of Dover in a drive to bring more ships to the UK and to showcase Kent...

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November 19

Portsmouth International Port Finishes 2015 On A High As 2016 Cruise Schedule Announced

The arrival of 'Albatros' on 19th November marks the end of the 2015 cruise season at Portsmouth International Port, with staff at the Port now getting ready for an exciting 2016. The German liner has...

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November 18

New Record For Orkney Cruise Ship Port Calls

A new record had been set – with more than 100 visits to Orkney by cruise ships already booked for 2016. This is by far the highest number of port calls in a single year,...

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February 4

Kirkwall Announces New Policy On Simultaneous Multiple Port Calls

The significant growth over the last 5 years in cruise ship gross tonnage and the number of cruise ship passengers visiting Kirkwall is something that Orkney very much welcomes. The Harbour Authority, as part of...

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