Gifts for cruise ship staff from Devon communities
Staff on cruise ships anchored off the coast of Devon are receiving festive hampers from the local community. Due to Covid-19 the ships have been anchored off the south coast for several months. On Christmas...
Read MoreSailors’ Society helps deliver Christmas to cruise ship crew
With the cruise industry on pause, cruise ships anchored off the UK coast have become a familiar sight since the spring. Several ships, manned by skeleton crews of around 150, regularly come into Southampton port...
Read MorePort of Southampton to open new cruise terminal for 2021 season
Associated British Ports is to open a new next-generation-ready and open access cruise terminal for the 2021 cruise season in Southampton. The fifth dedicated cruise terminal at the port will benefit from roof-mounted solar power...
Read MoreCruise and Ferry Passengers Benefit from World-Leading Temperature Measurement System at Port of Poole
Passengers travelling through the Port of Poole will now benefit from enhanced security from the threat of COVID-19 with the installation of the VIRALERT 3 temperature screening system. World-leading temperature monitoring expert, AMETEK Land, has...
Read MoreDart Harbour Authority joins Cruise Britain
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...
Read MorePort of Southampton strengthens its cruise team
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. Rebekah Keeler,...
Read MoreCruise Britain welcomes new COVID-19 Framework for cruise operators
A new COVID-19 Framework for cruise operators is published today (02 October) by the UK Chamber of Shipping. The trade association for the UK shipping industry has worked closely with the cruise industry for over...
Read MoreSMS International partners on port health initiative
SMS International Shore Operations is going to operate DeCurtis Shield Kiosks to automate the health check questionnaire process and provide temperature screening as part of its new COVID-19 safety initiative. 'SMS International Shore Operations is...
Read MoreFred. Olsen’s Balmoral to sail new itineraries from Portsmouth
The Arctic and Canary Islands are among the destinations Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral will head to next year, with half of its eight new sailings leaving from Portsmouth. A 13-night Northern Lights itinerary involving...
Read MoreCelebrity Apex arrives in Southampton
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, Celebrity Apex, has arrived in Southampton where crew are preparing for its first transatlantic sailing to Miami. Celebrity Apex was due to have been the first of the line's ships to...
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