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Port 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...
Read MorePort of Dover and Carnival Cruise Line celebrate 18 years of fun as 2025 season ends
A special Mustang fly-past closed an incredible season for Carnival Cruise Line in Dover on 10 August, as Carnival Miracle sailed away for her ninth and final cruise from the Kent port this year. The...
Read MorePortsmouth Port saves nearly £140,000 in electricity costs thanks to solar
Nearly £140,000 in electricity costs has been saved at Portsmouth International Port over the past 12 months due to its solar technology. Thanks to its 2,200, 1.2MW solar panels, which cover all available roof space...
Read MoreVirgin 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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