News
Busy weekend at Greenock Ocean Terminal
Published: 26th August 2010
Greenock Ocean Terminal’s busiest week of the season came to a climax with two vessels berthed alongside at the same time.
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Orkney receives its 500,000th cruise passenger
Published: 24th August 2010
The Holland America cruise ship Eurodam called into Orkney yesterday delivering the County’s half millionth cruise ship passenger since official records began in the early 1980's.
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Cruise Edinburgh adds its weight to Cruise Scotland’s marketing efforts
Published: 20th August 2010
Cruise Edinburgh, a public and private sector initiative that aims to attract up to 40 per cent more cruise passengers into Scotland’s capital by 2013 is the latest member to join Cruise Scotland, the national marketing organisation, increasing the membership roll to sixteen.
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Portree welcomes its largest ever cruise ship
Published: 20th August 2010
Portree welcomed its largest ever cruise ship on Friday 20 August when Holland America Line’s Westerdam called at the port.
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Greenock cruise terminal’s record week in a record year
Published: 16th August 2010
Seven ships and 9,000 passengers arrive in next seven days
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Queen Victoria arrives on her maiden visit to Greenock Ocean Terminal
Published: 2nd August 2010
On 28 July 2010, Inverclyde welcomed the majestic Queen Victoria on her maiden visit to Greenock Ocean Terminal.
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2011 could be a record year for cruise in Orkney
Published: 27th July 2010
Usually at this time of year, Orkney Harbours records around 10 to 15 advance bookings for cruise ships for the following season.
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Ullapool opens dedicated tender pontoon
Published: 21st July 2010
Ullapool has invested £110,000 (€131,566) in a dedicated leisure pontoon to make it a more attractive tender destination, says Kevin Peach, Chief Executive and Harbourmaster, Ullapool Harbour Trustees.
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Cruise Ship Oriana leaving Orkney
Published: 7th July 2010
The P&O cruise ship Oriana with a passenger capacity of 1,970 left Hatston yesterday (Tuesday) 6th July.
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Cromarty Firth Port Authority welcomes maiden voyage for world's newest cruise ship
Published: 7th June 2010
As the first port of call on her maiden voyage, Seabourn Sojourn will visit the Port of Invergordon, following an official naming ceremony on Friday (June 4) on the River Thames with British supermodel and fashion icon, Twiggy.
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Fort William welcomes first cruise liner
Published: 18th May 2010
“Spirit of Adventure” sailed into Loch Linnhe on Sunday 16th May to become the first international cruise liner to visit Fort William.
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Meet and Greeters ready for a busy cruise season
Published: 12th May 2010
The Mackenzie Wilson Partnership who was awarded the Orkney Islands Council tender for the Meet and Greet service, has just completed the final training with the Orkney team today and they are ready to welcome cruise ship passengers ashore this summer.
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OIC Awards Meet and Greet Tender
Published: 30th March 2010
The Mckenzie Wilson Network Partnership Group has been awarded the tender for a Cruise Ship ‘Meet and Greet' service for the period 2010-2011 by Orkney Islands Council.
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Cruise Ship Meet and Greet Service goes to Tender
Published: 19th March 2010
With 74 cruise ships now booked to call into Orkney this season, Orkney Islands Council has recognised the need to provide a bespoke Meet and Greet service for cruise ship passengers this season.
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Cruise Orkney Languaged Guide Course receives funding package
Published: 19th March 2010
Following a very successful recruitment campaign, Cruise Orkney Directors Amanda Jackson and Christie Hartley received news today that their Leader funding request has been approved for their languaged guides training course.
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Ullapool Harbour awards contract for dedicated Cruise Tender Pontoon
Published: 12th March 2010
Ullapool Harbour Trustees are delighted to announce the installation of a new purpose built leisure pontoon to serve the needs of cruise ship passengers.
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Record cruise season in prospect for Lerwick Harbour
Published: 17th February 2010
A record number of cruise passengers are expected to sail into Lerwick Harbour this year, reinforcing the popularity of the Shetland Islands as one of Scotland’s top destinations.
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Greenock cruise terminal looks forward to record year in 2010
Published: 21st December 2009
Success story sees 50,000 passenger arrival barrier broken.
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A right Royal welcome for Queen of the Sea
Published: 20th October 2009
Inverclyde will roll out the red carpet when the Queen Mary 2 visits Greenock for the first time on Monday 19th October.
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Record year for cruise activity at CFPA
Published: 1st October 2009
A record number of cruise passengers visiting Invergordon has led to a boost in excess of £7million to the Highland economy for this year.
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Lerwick expecting another busy cruise season next year
Published: 14th September 2009
Lerwick Harbour is expecting another busy cruise season next year after a highly successful 2009 during which a number of milestones were achieved. More than 40 cruise ships so far are expected to visit the Shetland port in 2010.
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Cruise Scotland expands its membership
Published: 28th August 2009
Cruise Scotland which represents ports and service companies throughout the country has expanded its membership with ClydeBoyd Fort William Ltd being the latest port facility to join the marketing organisation increasing the membership roll to fifteen.
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Orkney Pulls out all the stops for Cruise Ship visits
Published: 23rd August 2009
Despite some weather delays, and unexpected deviations on itinerary timings, Orkney pulled out all the stops from Thursday to Sunday to cater for the 4450 passengers who came ashore in Kirkwall and Stromness.
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‘Maasdam’ and ‘Tahitian Princess’ sail into Greenock
Published: 17th August 2009
Greenock Ocean Terminal recently had the privilege of welcoming two of the worlds most magnificent cruise ships into port on the same day, the Maasdam, operated by Holland America Line, and the Tahitian Princess, operated by Princess Cruises.
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Lerwick Celebrates 1,000th Cruise Ship
Published: 7th August 2009
Passengers onboard the cruise ship Boudicca received a rousing Shetland welcome as she arrived at Lerwick at midday on Sunday 2 August 2009.
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Lerwick Harbour to celebrate 1000th Cruise Ship
Published: 27th July 2009
MV Boudicca’s arrival highlight’s port’s role as visitors’ gateway to Shetland.
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Smooth Operators Spread a Bit of Magic for the Costa
Published: 15th July 2009
Hazy sunshine greeted the Costa Magica when she anchored this morning in Kirkwall Bay for a day long visit to the County.
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Costa Dancers and the Economic Benefit of Cruise
Published: 15th July 2009
Anyone wanting to take a leisurely stroll through the streets of Kirkwall today would have been amazed with the numbers of shoppers taking advantage of the fine weather and favourable exchange rates
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CFPA welcomes largest passenger vessel
Published: 2nd July 2009
Invergordon will welcome the largest number of passengers from a single vessel when the Crown Princess cruise liner visits the port on Friday 3 July 2009, as part of her round Britain and Ireland cruise, which includes a maiden call at the Highland port.
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Tourism boost as Greenock cruise terminal opened after £100K upgrade
Published: 1st July 2009
The new arrivals hall at Greenock Ocean Terminal's cruise liner facility was officially opened on Wednesday 1st July 2009 following a striking £100K upgrade.
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Orkney's Cruise Bookings Set to Buck Economic Trends
Published: 24th June 2009
With 34 forward berthage and anchorage bookings already confirmed for 2010 in Orkney, the cruise industry is set to buck the trend in this economic downturn.
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"Black Prince" passengers treated to 'Viking' farewell
Published: 22nd June 2009
Passengers onboard Black Prince were treated to a real Viking send off in Shetland as the ship left the Port of Lerwick on Friday 19 June.
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Glorious Start to Orkney's Cruise Ship Season
Published: 15th May 2009
Warm early summer sun and gentle breezes greeted cruise ship passengers this week as they disembarked in Kirkwall.
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First Cruise Ship due at Lerwick in another busy season
Published: 12th May 2009
The first cruise ship of the year is due to berth at Lerwick Harbour on Thursday (14 May) at the start of a busy visitor season for the Shetland port.
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Edinburgh Festivals 2009
Published: 13th April 2009
Once again Edinburgh’s Festivals are gearing up for a fantastic 2009 season.
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The Gathering 2009
Published: 13th April 2009
On the 25th and 26th July 2009 Edinburgh will witness one of the largest clan gatherings in history.
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Upgrade For Greenock Ocean Terminal
Published: 7th April 2009
GREENOCK Ocean Terminal is to undergo a £100,000 upgrade.
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PRESS RELEASE: Cruise Scotland Launch at Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami
Published: 18th March 2009
Cruise Scotland, representing ports and service companies throughout the country, officially sets sail today, Wednesday 18th March, at a breakfast reception during the industry’s leading event, the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami Exhibition and Conference.
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