There are things happening all of the time for CruiseBritain members, whether it’s new port developments, special events, inaugural visits or service enhancements for passengers. We’ll keep you posted here on our news page as well is in our regular E-blasts so be sure to sign up here
Read on for the latest news from CruiseBritain…
Berth enhancements at Portland Port
Following a major investment in extending its prime commercial berth, the Outer Coaling Pier (OCP) Portland Port has continued to invest in the development of its prime infrastructure. The extension to OCP was opened in...
Read MoreNew member Cowes announces 2019 cruise season
Six cruise ships to visit Cowes Harbour and four maiden calls Cowes Harbour Commission is extremely pleased to announce that Cowes, Isle of Wight, has six cruise ship calls booked for 2019, including four inaugural...
Read MorePort of Southampton signs sister port agreement with PortMiami
The Port of Southampton and PortMiami signed a sister port agreement during a visit from a delegation of officials from the Florida-based port and Miami-Dade County. During the visit, a city twinning agreement was also...
Read MoreCruise Britain celebrates 10th anniversary with event in Guernsey
Cruise Britain, the joint initiative between Britain's ports and service providers is hosting its summer event on the island of Guernsey, one of its member destinations. As part of Cruise Britain’s remit to ensure that...
Read MoreD-Day veterans are given warm welcome at the Port of Poole
Tuesday 4th June marked a momentous day of celebrations at the Port of Poole with the arrival of the Royal British Legion’s D-Day 75 Voyage of remembrance, marking the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings....
Read MoreCruise Britain statement on cruise ship air emissions
Cruise Britain is an association of over 36 member ports in Britain plus a range of industry service providers. The association refutes the findings and conclusions of a report on cruise ship air emissions as...
Read MoreAn Expedition Explorer comes to Portland
On Sunday, Portland Port welcomed Hanseatic Nature, a brand new state-of-the-art upmarket luxury expedition cruise ship on her inaugural visit One of 18 German cruise ships Portland have coming in this year, Hanseatic Nature is...
Read MoreDover calling: It’s official!
Virgin Voyages has announced that Dover will be the first ever port of call for its epic Scarlet Lady cruise ship, in February 2020. This exciting news was revealed by Spice Girl Geri Horner (Halliwell)...
Read MoreSolent Stevedores and Carnival UK extend relationship in five-year deal
Solent Stevedores has recently signed a five-year deal with Carnival UK, one of four operating companies with the world’s largest cruise company Carnival Corporation & plc, that includes P&O Cruises and Cunard Line. The deal...
Read MoreCruise Isle of Man Prepares for ‘Week of Maidens’
Cruise Isle of Man, a division of Visit Isle of Man, are looking forward to welcoming three inaugural calls in their ‘Week of Maidens’ which begins on the 22nd May. Rob Callister MHK, Political Member...
Read More