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Virgin Voyages season set to bring Brilliant boost to Portsmouth

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July 13

Virgin Voyages season set to bring Brilliant boost to Portsmouth

Portsmouth International Port is preparing to once again become the UK destination for global cruise brand Virgin Voyages. Their first ship, Scarlet Lady makes her homecoming on 27 July, closely followed by their newest addition,...

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July 8

Putting on the Ritz: luxury superyacht makes Portsmouth its first UK port of call

Today saw another first for Portsmouth International Port, as Ritz Carlton's luxury superyacht Ilma made her debut arrival into UK waters. Andrew Williamson, head of cruise and ferry at Portsmouth International Port said: "It's been fantastic to...

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July 7

Dover Cruise announces another major upgrade

Two months on from Dover’s announcement that it is ready to welcome cruise ships of up to 350m loa following upgrades to its mooring infrastructure, the transformation continues. Further investment will allow for a state-of-the-art...

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June 24

Belfast Harbour celebrates 1500th cruise call with Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess

Belfast Harbour welcomed the 1,500th cruise ship to call in the city, as Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess arrived in Northern Ireland on 18th June. The landmark was announced by Cruise Belfast, the partnership between Belfast...

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June 17

Azamara Cruises and English Heritage host first ever AzAmazing event at Dover Castle

One of Britain’s most iconic landmarks was transformed into a vibrant medieval festival for its first AzAmazing event on 6th June. As part of Azamara Journey’s port of call visit, hundreds of guests were transported...

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June 12

Port volunteers Southampton Saints named VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2025

VisitEngland has revealed the winner of its Tourism Superstar 2025 competition with port volunteers Southampton Saints taking the title. The Southampton Saints are made up of 13 port cruise welcome ambassadors who greet visitors at...

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May 28

Isle of Man welcomed an additional two cruise ships this week in a boost to the local visitor economy

The Isle of Man welcomed two unscheduled cruise ships this week, as weather-related changes to itineraries brought additional visitors to Manx shores. Among the vessels was Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, which made her...

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May 22

SeaDream sails into heart of London

SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream II made its maiden call in central London this week, sailing up the Thames past Tower Bridge before docking alongside HMS Belfast.     The 112-guest yacht will remain in London...

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May 22

Dover’s cruise season is thriving with four inaugural calls in May

With Carnival Miracle launching her 2025 UK season on Sunday 18th May, plus a double inaugural call day yesterday, 21st May with Windstar’s Star Pride and Ponant’s Le Laperouse visiting, Dover Cruise’s high season is...

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May 16

Port of Aberdeen celebrates strong financial performance including cruise growth

Port of Aberdeen, the UK’s oldest existing business, announces a strong financial performance for 2024, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth and a key driver of energy transition. In the first...

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