In the 1990s, Cunard, part of Trafalgar House, evolved within the cruise industry amidst financial challenges. The decade saw the introduction of river cruising and acquisitions, including Royal Viking Line. However, bad luck, poor management and an aging fleet led to losses, culminating in Carnival Corporation’s acquisition by 1998, which reshaped Cunard’s future direction.… Read More Cunard in the 1990s
Liverpool Cruise Port is set for a prosperous 2025, featuring significant docking events like Cunard’s Queen Anne & Queen Mary 2, Disney Fantasy and more!… Read More Liverpool Cruise Schedule Highlights 2025
When it was proposed in the early 2000’s it was expected that Liverpool Cruise Terminal would handle around 25 cruise ships a year. In 2024 there will be almost 100 visits and turnarounds. A true success from the city council. The cruise terminal has gone from 8000 passengers in 2007 to an anticipated 200,000 in… Read More A bright future for the Liverpool Cruise Industry
On this site, we have long covered Liverpool Cruise Terminal, the challenges it has faced and the success it has had too. In the last few years the cruise terminal has gone from strength to strength. In 2007 at opening there were just three cruise ships visiting, last year there were over 150. Nobody can… Read More Liverpool Cruise Terminal Future
Yesterday I was on board Celebrity Silhouette which was visiting Liverpool for the day. Sadly an overcast, windy and drizzly day.
Recently there has been much talk about the Mersey Ferry service in Liverpool. I thought I would but my hat in the ring and give my five point plan. Recently mayoral candidate Joe Anderson has announced that he would order a new ferry, meanwhile owners Merseytravel have been looking to close one of the landing… Read More My Plan for a 21st Century Mersey Ferry
I’m bound to be a fan of Liverpool, I currently live here, and have done for several years. With that world class waterfront, culture, museums, public events, low cost of living – I think its perfect. Crystal Cruises, under the new ownership of Genting Hong Kong, is pursuing a huge expansion plan. This will involve the… Read More Why Liverpool is perfect for Crystal Cruises new office…
Yesterday I got to visit Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Discovery, originally the sister ship to the LoveBoat the lovely little vessel looks likely to be a part of the Liverpool cruise scene for the next few years.
On the 21st May Liverpool Cruise Terminal will be finished, this temporary building, anticipated to be around every summer for 3 years while plans are drawn up for a permanent replacement. On May 29th Ocean Countess, the small cruise ship which has been operating out of Liverpool’s trouble Langton dock terminal will operate the first cruise starting… Read More Liverpool’s Cruise Terminal
Well this is it, the facts have been laid out, Cunard is abandoning the coastal village of Southampton and graciously returning to their natural home of Liverpool. They have also announced a huge fleet development which will grow the Cunard fleet into 16 ships by the end of the week, utilising empty building slots at Fincanteri and STX. The first… Read More Cunard is coming to Liverpool! (Maybe… Probably Not…Very Unlikely)
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