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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…

August 28

Cruise Britain members shortlisted for industry young stars accolade

The inaugural Seatrade Cruise News shortlist for the new top 20 Under 40 award includes no less than five Cruise Britain members. The global award looks to recognise the cruise industry’s younger stars whose drive,...

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August 23

Ahoy! Shortlist nomination Global accolade – Take a Bow, Liverpool Kate

Liverpool Cruise Terminal has its very own oar-inspiring, industry leading member of staff. A new initiative was launched earlier this summer to find 20 under 40 year olds from the global cruise industry who have...

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August 16

July saw 19 cruise calls plus CruiseBritain guests for Dover

Dover Cruise has had another successful month in July hosting 19 calls in total starting with visits from Crystal 'Serenity', Seabourn 'Quest' and Royal Caribbean 'Brilliance of the Seas'. Disney Cruise Line’s glorious ‘Disney Magic’...

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August 13

Cray-see good cruise season for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Cruise Terminal is riding the crest of a wave after notching up a record-breaking summer season – with a 150% rise in visitors compared to last year. From April to the end of July, the...

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August 2

Portland Port staff remove plastics from Portland Harbour breakwaters

Marine plastic pollution is a serious threat to the health of our marine environments and their biodiversity. Portland Port has taken steps to begin addressing the plastics and litter that come in to Portland Harbour....

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July 23

Azamara maiden call into Isle of Man with Manx Captain at the helm

Azamara Pursuit will call to into Douglas, dropping anchor in Manx waters as it embarks on its maiden voyage. The newly refurbished 'Azamara Pursuit' will call into Douglas Bay on Wednesday, (25 July) before sailing off for...

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July 20

Queen Elizabeth sails into Liverpool for anniversary visit

This will be Queen Elizabeth’s seventh visit to Liverpool - Cunard’s spiritual home. Her latest call marks the 80th anniversary of the launch of Cunard’s second Mauretania at Cammell Laird’s shipyard in Birkenhead in July...

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July 15

Luxury start to the season for Portland Port

The start of Portland Port's cruise season was spectacular! The first ship of 2018 was the 20th visit by a Phoenix Reisen vessel, followed by the arrival of the enormous Norwegian Breakaway. It was the...

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July 13

Dover hosts 11 calls in June under the White Cliffs

Saga Cruises dominated the historic Western Docks on 5 June with ‘Saga Sapphire’ and ‘Saga Pearl II’ berthed together. They then went on to make further calls at Dover during the month. The magnificent Crystal...

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June 11

25 calls including three inaugurals for Dover in May

The first bank holiday weekend saw the historic Western Docks at full capacity for the first time since 2016 with three cruise ships berthed together. Viking’s ‘Viking Sun’, the ‘Deutchland’ under Phoenix Reisen and Pullmantur...

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