UK’s Port of Sunderland opening up to cruise ships – Cruise Britain
Newest Cruise Britain member, the North East Port of Sunderland, is exploring a future welcome for cruise ships. (more…)
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Dart Harbour Authority is the latest British port to join Cruise Britain
A natural harbour, steeped in maritime heritage, Dartmouth is the perfect location for an exceptional port call. Ships can anchor out, looking out across the harbour entrance, or sail up the River Dart (up to 180m) into the heart of the community. (more…)
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Port of Southampton strengthens its cruise team – Cruise Britain
With the Port of Southampton preparing for the return of cruise when the time is right, the existing cruise team is being further developed to ensure the best possible support for cruise partners. (more…)
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Port of Dover Cruise sailing into 2020 as best UK departure port – Cruise Britain
With Saga’s first ever brand new cruise ship – the Spirit of Discovery being welcomed into her homeport for the first time with a royal christening, and a poignant remembrance event with Fred Olsen for 300 D-Day veterans, 2019 was already set to be a year in history for Port of Dover Cruise. (more…)
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Scottish port of Kirkwall named top cruise destination
Orkney has once again topped the table for visitor satisfaction – with Kirkwall named Top Cruise Destination for Western Europe and the United Kingdom. The award is from Cruise Critic, the world’s largest online cruise resource. (more…)
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Cruise Britain’s new member Cowes announces 2019 cruise season and new land and water-based trips
Cowes Harbour Commission is extremely pleased to announce that Cowes, Isle of Wight, has six cruise ship calls booked for 2019, including four inaugural calls from some of the world’s premium luxury cruise lines. (more…)
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Port of Southampton signs sister port agreement with PortMiami
The Port of Southampton and PortMiami signed a sister port agreement during a visit from a delegation of officials from the Florida-based port and Miami-Dade County. During the visit, a city twinning agreement was also signed at the Mayor’s Parlour at the Civic centre. (more…)
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Another record high for cruise visitors to British ports as Cruise Britain celebrates 10th anniversary
Figures released today (April 9) by Cruise Britain show that the number of cruise passengers visiting Britain continues to rise for an impressive eleventh consecutive year. Over these years, passenger day calls have risen by a factor of 4.5 to reach 1.642million including an increase of 16% over 2017. (more…)
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Hotel contract awarded for new Liverpool cruise liner terminal
Wates Construction is to build a 200-bedroom hotel as part of the major regeneration of Liverpool’s waterfront – the latest in a series of announcements regarding the £5bn Liverpool Waters development. (leisureopportunities.co.uk)
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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 cruise passengers predicted to make day calls to British Isles ports by the end of the season, the growth rate since 2012 averages a 13.5% annual rise against a northern European average of 3.86%. (more…)
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All Change At The Top For CruiseBritain
CruiseBritain will welcome a new Chair, expanded Steering Group and new cruise line representative on 1st January 2018. James Stangroom, Bristol Port Company, will take the helm as Angie Redhead, Liverpool Cruise Terminal, steps down after nearly three years in the role. (more…)
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Sail straight to see the sights: Portsmouth International Port launches unique boat service for cruise passengers
Cruise passengers arriving at Portsmouth International Port will soon be sailing straight to the heart of the Great Waterfront City, thanks to a unique free offering for port of call visitors. (more…)
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All-time High For British Ports Cruise Visitors. More passengers than ever before visited Great Britain through 55 cruise ports in 2016
Figures released today (14 March) by CruiseBritain show that more passengers than ever before visited Great Britain through 55 cruise ports in 2016. (more…)
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