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Isle of Man named among Europe’s ten most desirable islands
The Isle of Man has been named as one of the top ten Most Desirable Islands in Europe at the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, securing an impressive 8th place. The recognition is a significant...
Read MoreNew Cross Party Parliamentary group launched to champion the UK Cruise industry
The Forum’s focus reflects unique position of industry at intersection of maritime and visitor economies MPs and Members of the House of Lords launched a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to the UK cruise...
Read MoreCapital Cruising’s season in Scotland finishes this month with AIDAsol calling into the deep-water anchorage in Newhaven
AIDA Cruises vessels called seven times during 2026 with six calls currently booked for 2027. The cruise teams and volunteers welcomed 155 vessels into the Forth and Tay this year, bringing over 238,000 passengers. 2027...
Read MoreKeeping cruise tourism local: Portsmouth meets with the industry
Tourism leaders from Portsmouth and the wider south coast region were given the opportunity this week to promote everything the area has to offer to representatives from across the cruise industry. At a special event...
Read MoreHolland America Line donates £5,000 to Dover sailing club to support next generation of sailors
Holland America Line has donated £5,000 to Cinque Ports Sailing Club in Dover to help fund four new sailing dinghies, helping to create more opportunities for young people to develop their skills and confidence on...
Read MoreAberdeen welcomes 54,000 cruise guests in record season
Visitor numbers up 26% to a record 54,000 71 cruise calls during 2026 and bookings now extend to 2033 Continued growth forecast in coming years with new and existing cruise lines Port of Aberdeen is...
Read MoreIsle of Man shortlisted again for prestigious Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards
Visit Isle of Man is delighted to announce that the Isle of Man has once again been shortlisted for ‘Most Desirable Island in Europe’ in the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, one of the travel...
Read MoreDover Cruise welcomes its final inaugural call of the season from Viking Mira
Dover has celebrated the last of five inaugural calls in 2026, as Viking’s newest ship; the four-month-old Viking Mira, arrived on 24 September for a transit call as part of her 12-night Bergen to London...
Read MoreIsles of Scilly records 100% cruise port call success in 2026
The Isles of Scilly – the UK’s tropical island destination – have welcomed 46 cruise ships carrying 19,000 passengers during the 2026 season – with not a single cancellation due to weather. The final cruise...
Read MorePort of Dover wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 for its carbon net-zero campaign
The Port of Dover has been officially recognised as a global leader in sustainability at the Seatrade Cruise Awards milestone 20th anniversary celebrations. The Awards were judged by an independent panel of experts, trailblazers and...
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