PORTS AND DESTINATIONS Portland
UK & IRELAND Port of Poole
Back on the English side of the Irish Sea, the major UK west coast port of Liverpool is preparing for a record-breaking year with plans in place to handle over 100 calls in 2020, up from 90 calls in 2019.
The city on the banks of the River Mersey says the schedule will see more than 200,000 passengers and crew visiting, generating an estimated economic impact of approximately £15m.
The 2020 cruise calendar comprises 23 different lines and eight inaugural calls including Hurtigruten’s Fridtjof Nansen, along with Norwegian Star, Costa Fortuna, Vasco De Gama, MS Hamburg, Azamara Pursuit, Seven Seas Splendor and Sirena.
Guests sailing to Liverpool with Azamara will once again be treated to an Azamazing Evening in the city’s spectacular St George’s Hall whilst the return of Disney Magic and Cunard’s Queen Victoria are expected to be spectator highlights on the city’s UNECSO World Heritage Site waterfront.
Fred. Olsen and Cruise and Maritime Voyages will continue turnarounds from Liverpool.
The city’s ambitious plans for a new terminal have been delayed by more than a year largely through the process required to secure mandatory permissions from UK government agencies. City leaders are hopeful work on site will start this year with a 128-week construction timeline for the £50m project.
Bristol Cruise Terminal has 24 calls scheduled for 2020 including a visit by TUI’s Mein Schiff 3 which is set to become the largest cruise ship handled at the south west UK port.
Commercial manager at Bristol James Stangroom said: ‘With increasing figures to 24 calls this year, Bristol’s appeal as
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a cruise destination of choice to major players continues to grow as a number of cruise lines and itinerary planners see the benefit of calling into the Port and exploring our region.’
2020 will also see the maiden call of Saga’s Spirit of Adventure and Seabourn Quest into Royal Portbury Dock.
The Duchy of Cornwall’s largest cruise port at Falmouth is preparing for a 34-call season running from April to October. Notable visitors include Seabourn’s Quest and Ovation, Island Princess and Europa.
Elsewhere in Cornwall, the ancient port of Fowey has six cruise calls booked. Its location on the Fowey River provides easy access to several award-winning shore attractions including the world-renowned Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan.
At the historic Devon port of Plymouth, a new agreement between two of the harbour authorities means cruise calls that need to tender passengers ashore now have two options to meet their guests’ needs.
ABP Plymouth will continue to offer a landing area where those who have chosen to go on shore excursions can land and join their excursion coaches.
In addition, Cattewater Harbour Commissioners will offer a landing area in the heart of the historic waterfront, suited to passengers who simply want to walk around and explore the city. This landing area is close to the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrims set sail for the New World in 1620 – the focus of major commemorative events to mark this year’s 400th anniversary.
At Portland, the 2020 season is set be a record-breaker.
The 45 cruise ships expected this year will be bringing around 80,000 passengers, a 30%
Jersey increase on 2019’s passenger numbers.
Ian McQuade, Portland’s general manager - commercial said: ‘The port’s cruise business continues to expand and exceed expectation, which is fantastic for the port and surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming new ships, new cruise lines, as well as old friends.’
The Port of Poole is predicting another year of growth in its cruise business. Five inaugural calls scheduled from Phoenix Reisen, Saga and Ponant are cited as highlights. Improved terminal facilities and the launch of the ‘Cruise Poole’ welcome team will also be rolled out in time for the new cruise season.
Jim Stewart, chief executive of Poole Harbour Commissioners said: ‘With a steadily increasing number of ships choosing to visit, we are delighted to see Poole Harbour growing in popularity as a cruise destination. 2020 will once again be a year of growth.’
At Guernsey in the Channel Islands, 93 cruise calls are scheduled for 2020.
The neighbouring Island of Jersey this year marks the 75th anniversary of its liberation from occupying forces which invaded the island in 1940
Seven cruise call are scheduled including a visit by Ponant’s L’Austral which will drop anchor on the island’s biggest day of celebrations in May.
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