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Stornoway Port set for major 2026 cruise season with 89 ship calls
Stornoway Port is preparing to welcome 89 cruise ship calls during the 2026 season, reinforcing its growing prominence as one of Scotland’s premier cruise destinations. The season is expected to bring approximately 60,000 passengers to...
Read MoreDover Cruise announces Viking Sky as winner of its pioneering safety and environment awareness (SEA) award.
The 9th Dover Cruise Safety and Environment Awareness Award (SEA) has been awarded to Viking Sky, with her sister ship Viking Saturn and Fred. Olsen’s Borealis also scoring highly. The SEA Award is designed to...
Read MoreAberdeen set for record cruise season as calls rise 12% in 2026
North East businesses and communities are set to benefit from Aberdeen’s growing reputation as a cruise destination, with 73* ships and up to 57,000 guests in 2026. While estimates vary about how much cruise guests...
Read MorePortsmouth Port’s £400m contribution to the national economy
The UK’s most successful local authority owned port is a vital contributor to the country’s economy, following a report from independent specialists Oxford Economics, announced at a Parliamentary reception in Westminster on Wednesday 28 January....
Read MoreHaskoning’s Smart Mooring Platform implemented across MSC Cruises fleet
MSC Cruises is the first cruise line to implement Haskoning’s Smart Mooring software platform across its entire global fleet of 23 vessels. The ship-side application aims to enhance safety, precision and operational efficiency during port...
Read MorePortsmouth International Port launches its 50th year with a jam-packed 2026 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port is set to reinforce its position as the UK’s leading port for boutique cruising. Announcing its 2026 cruise schedule, the local-authority owned port will welcome back calls from long-standing partners, SAGA, Virgin...
Read MoreTwin milestone for Portland cruise calls
Portland Port posted a double record-breaking year for cruise calls in 2025 after a short-notice visit on Friday 19th December. It hosted the highest number of cruise calls in a single year with 64 ship...
Read MoreDover sails into 2026 on a high ready to celebrate 30th anniversary of its first cruise terminal opening
Dover Cruise is preparing for a bumper season in 2026 after a milestone year. Recent investment has seen the Kent port enhance its facilities and infrastructure, paving the way for a larger range of cruise...
Read MoreNew tender berths for direct access to Dartmouth excursion destinations
Dart Harbour have recently upgraded the tendering options for cruise ships visiting Dartmouth. Alongside the main tender pontoon in the heart of Dartmouth, with berths for two tenders, ISPS certified tender landing facilities at two...
Read MoreScoring a hat trick: Portsmouth International Port win Best Port for third year in a row
Portsmouth International Port is celebrating after being crowned Best Port for the third year in a row at the prestigious cruise Wave Awards. Internationally renowned, the Wave Awards celebrate the very best of the sector...
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