D-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...
Read MoreFred Olsen’s Boudicca starts new Liverpool 2016 programme for SCH
Cruise terminal operators SCH have handled their first cruise ship turnaround operation of the 2016 season at Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT). SCH, who have won the exclusive contract to handle all cruise ships at LCT...
Read MoreCruiseBritain supports Princess Cruises Global Destination initiative
A new Princess Cruises destination initiative will see the cruise line and British ports and service providers work together to provide guests with the most meaningful, authentic and exclusive experiences ashore. The enterprising project combines...
Read MoreA Baker’s dozen at Portsmouth International Port in May
With thirteen cruise ship movements in May, staff at Portsmouth International Port are gearing up for their busiest month of the year. The majority of activity in May will see passengers starting and ending their...
Read MoreSCH MANAGES GIANT PANDA INSTALLATION FOR OVATION OF THE SEAS
As cruise ship terminal operators loading and discharging baggage for thousands of passengers, Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH) need to be flexible, but managing the loading of a five-tonne model of a giant panda and her...
Read MoreLandmark for cruises from Bristol Port as 25,000th passenger sets sail
A landmark 25,000th cruise passenger set sail from Bristol yesterday, marking a remarkable three years of booming demand from holidaymakers in the South West. The port opened its cruise terminal in Avonmouth in 2013, offering...
Read MoreSMS KICKS OFF 2016 CRUISE SEASON WITH MINERVA CALL
Stevedoring and ancillary services company Southern Maritime Services (SMS) has handled the first of 36 cruise ship call expected at Portsmouth International Port (PIP) this year following the arrival of Swan Hellenic’s Minerva. More than...
Read MoreCruising into the 2016 season at Portsmouth International Port
The winter wait is finally over and cruise ships are heading back to Portsmouth International Port, marking the start of the 2016 season, the cruise schedule can be found at www.portsmouth-port.co.uk/cruises/schedule Each ship that calls...
Read MoreMagellan on the Mersey
Cruise line operator Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has unveiled its “largest ever” cruise programme out of Liverpool next year including a “spectacular” 28-night voyage to Canada. CMV is offering new sailings on its Magellan...
Read MoreLiverpool City Council commissions early design work on a permanent cruise liner building
The city council has appointed an international consultancy team led by Arup and including KKA Architects, Royal Haskoning DHV Engineering and cost consultants Turner and Townsend to produce a concept design. They will come up...
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