Tuesday 16th April 2024 The busiest season ever for Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising business, kicks off this month. A record bursting 161 cruise calls are booked in this season calling across Scotland’s east coast, carrying an estimated 235,000 passengers who will be visiting Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee during 2024. This is further growth for the cruise business, which welcomed 149 …
Cruise ship calls up 50% for Capital Cruising’s Scottish ports
10 February 2023 Cruise ship calls in 2023 for Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising business on Scotland’s east coast are set to jump by 50%, with around 150 (2022: 100) cruise ships, carrying an estimated 225,000 passengers, expected to visit Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee this year. The cruise calendar in Scotland traditionally runs between April and October each year and the …
Capital Cruising welcomes 100th cruise ship in Scotland this season with the arrival of the Emerald Princess
The majestic Emerald Princess sailed up the River Forth into South Queensferry this week marking the 100th cruise call for Capital Cruising which welcomes cruise liners into its ports in Leith, Rosyth, Dundee and deep-water anchorages at Newhaven and South Queensferry. Rob Mason, Head of Cruise for Capital Cruising in Scotland said: “Cruise is back in full swing and today’s Emerald Princess’ visit …
Capital Cruising hosts prestigious European Cruise event in Edinburgh
Nearly 200 cruise executives from around the world are arriving in Edinburgh this week as the prestigious Cruise Europe Conference gets underway in Scotland. Originally planned for March 2020 but delayed due to the global pandemic, this three-day in-person event, is being held in venues across the Capital and is the largest and best attended cruise event ever to be …
London International Cruise Terminal welcomes Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady into Tilbury
The London International Cruise Terminal, London’s nearest port, located at The Port of Tilbury, this week welcomed the arrival of Virgin Voyages new cruise liner, the Valiant Lady. This magnificent vessel is the largest cruise ship ever to visit the berth. She will be berthed in Tilbury for a few days for a series of private events to showcase the …
London International Cruise Terminal welcomes Disney Magic
The London International Cruise Terminal, located at The Port of Tilbury, warmly welcomes the arrival of the Disney Magic cruise ship this week as passengers begin their “Disney Magic at Sea” UK staycation sailings. The magnificent vessel arrived into London’s nearest deep-water terminal today (14 September) and will call again at selected dates until 1 October [see images with this …
Dundee welcomes first cruise call since safe restart of Scottish cruise
The Port of Dundee has today (Wednesday, 28 July) welcomed its first domestic cruise call – the Marella Explorer 2 – in over 18 months following confirmation that domestic cruising to Scottish ports can safely restart and Scotland is now open for cruise business. The inaugural arrival of the Marella Explorer 2 is the start of the Scottish cruise season for Forth Ports’ cruise …
Edinburgh to host prestigious European Cruise event in 2020
Capital Cruising has won a bid to host the prestigious Cruise Europe Conference for the first time in Edinburgh next year. The annual three-day event, which will be held in venues across the Capital in March 2020 including a gala dinner in the Museum of Scotland, is the largest and best attended cruise event in Europe with over 150 executives …
Edinburgh names top Cruise Destination 2018 for first time
Capital Cruising is today (24 July) celebrating a major win for Edinburgh as the UNESCO City is named Western Europe’s Top Cruise Destination 2018 for the first time. The award, managed by Cruise Critic, the world’s largest online cruise resource, is based solely on consumer ratings and reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website over the year – so specifically …
Important London Moorings secured for Capital Cruising business
Port Of London cruise contract goes to Port of Tilbury and MBNA Thames Clippers The Port of London Authority (PLA) has awarded the five-year contract for management of its Central London Cruise Moorings to a joint venture between the Port of Tilbury and MBNA Thames Clippers. The five-year deal will see the joint venture taking over responsibility for the smooth …
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