CruiseBritain says 107 individual ships from 55 different cruise lines called into UK ports last year
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Rebecca Gibson |
A record 1.02 million British and international passengers made day calls at the UK’s 57 cruise ports in 2015, according to CruiseBritain.
In total, 107 individual ships from 55 different cruise lines called into UK ports last year, many on multiple occasions as part of ‘Round Britain’ cruises. The total passenger number marks a 10% rise from 2013 and is almost triple CruiseBritain’s first-ever day call figures, which were recorded in 2006.
“The growth in day call passengers is the continuation of a steady trend and one that we and our members work tirelessly to encourage,” said Angie Redhead, chair of CruiseBritain. “With 57 ports capable of welcoming a cruise vessel, Britain can offer a port for every cruise ship currently sailing – from the largest vessels carrying thousands of passengers to mid-range and boutique ships, and to the small expedition ships looking for a more remote and bespoke experience. As the global cruise market continues to grow, we are confident that Britain's appeal as a cruise destination will mirror that growth.
A new CLIA UK & Ireland report also showed that embarkations from British ports also rose above the one million mark again in 2015, with 13% more than in 2014.