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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…

March 6

SCH opens new security services subsidary VMS to support ship operations

Cruise ship terminal operators SCH have expanded their offering to the sector by establishing a new dedicated security services subsidiary. Viper Maritime Services (VMS) has been set up to increase the range of cruise ship...

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March 6

Extending the Capital Cruising Offer

Capital Cruising already has a unique offer with its London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury and its Scottish Ports in Leith, Rosyth, and Newhaven. We are now absolutely delighted to announce that we have the...

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February 27

Liverpool’s cruise industry sails into action as the city prepares to welcome an array of new ships in 2018

Liverpool Cruise Terminal will play host to an impressive 57 Cruise Ships this year, carrying more than 100,000 international passengers and crew into the city – that’s enough people to fill the Great Hall in...

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February 2

Port of Southampton Welcomes Record-Breaking 2m Cruise Passengers

A record breaking 2m cruise passengers visited the Port of Southampton in 2017 and brought with them a massive multi-million pound cash injection to the local economy. Every time a cruise ship visits Southampton, it...

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January 28

Saga sets sail for a memorable season at Portsmouth International Port

The first of 14 Saga cruise holidays in 2018 from Portsmouth International Port got underway today - with more than 400 guests sailing south from the Great Waterfront City in search of some winter sun....

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January 17

Plymouth joins CruiseBritain ahead of Mayflower 400

UK southwest port of Plymouth is the newest member to join Cruise Britain as part of ambitious plans to re-position itself as a serious cruise destination ahead of the city's Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020....

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January 3

Guernsey wins Best UK & British Isles Port of Call in Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards for second time

Guernsey is delighted to announce that it is the winner of the ‘Best UK & British Isles Port of Call’ category in the 2017 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, winning the title for the second...

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December 6

ALL CHANGE AT THE TOP FOR CRUISEBRITAIN

CruiseBritain will welcome a new Chair, expanded Steering Group and new cruise line representative on 1st January 2018. James Stangroom, Bristol Port Company, will take the helm as Angie Redhead, Liverpool Cruise Terminal, steps down...

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December 4

New record and new artisan product for Isle of Man

The Isle of Man set new records for both cruise arrivals and passenger numbers in 2017, and are looking forward to another successful year in 2018. Next year will see another five ships make their...

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December 4

New UK & Ireland country manager for Intercruises

Gordon Tole-Moir has joined Intercruises as Country Manager – UK & Ireland. Reporting to Simon O’Sullivan, Gordon will oversee all of Intercruises Ground Handling and Port Agency services in the UK & Ireland. Gordon joins...

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