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Celebrations for Portsmouth International Port’s 50th anniversary
A port open day and economic report launch are some of the activities planned for next year as Portsmouth International Port celebrates 50 years since Portsmouth City Council created the international port in 1976. The...
Read MoreAberdeen celebrates another record-breaking cruise season
Aberdeen’s rise as one of the UK’s leading cruise destinations gathered pace in 2025, with 43,000 guests welcomed – an impressive 79% increase on 2024. The growth was driven by a record 65 cruise calls,...
Read MoreGreenock Cruise Port and Regal Princess host local schools on final call of the season
Greenock Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, marked the final call of the season for the Regal Princess with a special community initiative. Students from Port Glasgow High School and Inverclyde Academy, currently studying...
Read MorePort of Dover celebrates final inaugural call of the season from Mystic World Voyager
World Voyager sailed into Dover for the first time on 3rd October; with a call in the Garden of England forming part of her 21-night Scotland and France Odyssey cruise. With seven inaugural calls in...
Read MoreInaugural calls boost cruise business in Dorset
Luxury and specialist cruise ships have been among a record number of liners calling at Portland Port for the first time in 2025. Twelve vessels have made their inaugural visits with one more due by...
Read MoreIsle of Man welcomes over 26,000 cruise passengers in record-breaking 2025 season
This year has marked a record-breaking year for the number of cruise passengers visiting the shores of the Isle of Man. Visit Isle of Man is celebrating an extraordinary cruise season, delivering increased visitor numbers...
Read MoreEuropean Cruise Ports Associations Strengthen Cooperation and Present Joint Survey Findings at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg
The Strategic Alliance of European Cruise Ports Associations reaffirmed its strong collaboration during Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, underscoring the importance of sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience across the cruise industry. The associations came...
Read MoreBritish Isles named Destination of the Year 2025
Cruise Britain and Cruise Ireland working together as the British Isles have jointly been awarded Destination of the Year at the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Awards. This marks the first time that the British Isles as...
Read MoreThe complete set: Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady arrives in the UK, making Portsmouth her first port of call
Today (Monday 18 August), marks another milestone in Portsmouth International Port's relationship with global cruise brand Virgin Voyages. The latest ship to join their fleet, Brilliant Lady, has officially arrived in the UK for the...
Read MoreDart Harbour and FOCL boost learn to sail programme
Dart Harbour is delighted to share that the visit of Fred.Olsen's Balmoral to Dartmouth in June assisted funding for local children. £2.20 pp of the passenger fee has been donated by the Authority towards a...
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