99 Port of Dover, England Surrounded by the iconic White Cliffs and castle, Dover is one of the most popular cruise ports in the UK. The two dedicated cruise terminals, both with passenger boarding bridges, cater for vessels of up to 320 metres long. The town has a rich history dating back 5,000 years, combined with a newly redeveloped modern waterfront. Kent is home to the Unesco-listed Canterbury Cathedral, historic castles and over 50 world class vineyards. Central London is just over an hour away using the high-speed rail service and London airports can be reached within two hours by coach. www.portofdover.com/cruise Port of Kristiansund, Norway Kristiansund, located between Ålesund and Trondheim, is a charming and colourful town spread across four islands floating in the Atlantic Ocean. At its heart lies a picturesque harbour, where cruise ships of up to 300 metres can dock right in the town centre, with attractions, activities and shopping just steps away. Famous for its clipfish (bacalao), Kristiansund is home to the Norwegian Clipfish Museum, and hosts an annual opera festival. Kristiansund is the closest port to the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road, making it an ideal gateway to explore this world-renowned stretch of road. www.knhavn.no/cruise | www.visitnorthwest.no Portland Port, England A destination full of history and intrigue, located in the south of England at the heart of the Jurassic Coast. The award-winning Portland Port provides cruise visitors with a warm welcome, allowing them the opportunity to explore a wide and diverse range of attractions and easy access to quintessential England. From Unesco World Heritage sites to the local area’s natural beauty, rolling green hills and picturesque historic towns and villages, a visit to Portland Port offers it all. www.portland-port.co.uk Portsmouth Port, England Portsmouth’s dramatic harbour is a striking location for passengers, whether arriving on a cruise to explore the city or sailing away on their travels. Known as the ‘Great Waterfront City’, Portsmouth has built a discerning reputation as a cruise port, impressing with its world-class attractions and welcoming back established cruise companies, with its busiest year so far in 2024. Portsmouth is also the UK’s best-connected port, next to the motorway network. The city is perfectly located with London, Heathrow and Gatwick around 60 miles away, and Southampton Airport 22 miles away. www.portsmouth-port.co.uk Credit Per Kvalvik, Snøhetta Data
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