The countdown for another great season in Plymouth starts in March and finishes in September 2025.

10 cruise ships are now expected to call on the waterfront city.

The British and European cruise season starts in earnest from March/April when global cruise liner operators position their cruise ships into European locations for the competitive cruise liner market and coastal location visits.

Westward Shipping News captured all cruise visitors to the Sound in 2023/2024 on our live streaming webcam and is looking forward to doing the same in 2025.

The list of the ocean liners visiting the city has been announced, and three iconic vessels are making a return, including Ambition, Spirit of Adventure, and Silver Dawn.

Amanda Lumley, Chief Executive of Destination Plymouth, said: “We are excited about this year’s cruise season, and Plymouth is working tirelessly to cement our reputation as a must-visit port for cruise liners.”

“The city’s welcome ceremonies and ‘Cruise Ship Volunteers,’ together with all the city partners working behind the scenes to ensure the success of these visits, are crucial,” she said.

The South West cruise industry is growing, and Plymouth is working hard to increase its share of a very competitive tourist market sector.

Millbay Docks (ABP), which runs the historic port, has invested in a new state-of-the-art Seaport Passenger Bridge on the West Wharf, with the remaining section due to be finished soon.

The new bridge will help streamline the embarkation process for foot passengers using Brittany Ferries and cruise liner vessels looking to berth in the docks.

Last year cruise ship visitors to Plymouth gave the local economy a £1.5 million boost, with 10,000 visitors spending time and cash in the city and other local areas.

THE LIST OF OCEAN LINERS FOR 2025

AMBITION 

Arriving on the 11 March, and 23 March.

The huge ship will anchor in the Sound.

The Bahamas-flagged vessel is visiting the city twice, and made an unexpected visit to the city last year due to weather conditions in the Channel.

THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

Arriving on the 5th May.

The 60,000 tonne cruise ship will anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater.

NORWEGIAN PEARL

Arriving on the 6th May.

First-time cruise visitor to the city.

The massive luxurious ship is the largest of the ocean liners to visit Plymouth in 2025.

AMERA 

Arriving on the 16th May.

Return visit of the MS Amara and owned by German operator Phoenix Reisen.

Berthed at Millbay Docks (West Wharf) last year.

CRYSTAL SERENITY

Arriving on the 21st June.Will drop anchor at the Plymouth Breakwater.

All live streaming on our Home Pages.

SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY

Arriving on June 30th.The liner will drop anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater.

The Saga Cruises Ship visited Plymouth in 2024.Described as a floating ‘boutique’.

HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS

Arriving on the 30 July, and will berth at Millbay Docks.

The Majestic vessel has visited Plymouth twice before.

Made famous by the late Queen Elizabeth II having chartered the vessel.

OCEANIA VISTA 

Arriving on the 24th August. First time visitor to Plymouth.

The ship boast stylish interiors and the finest cuisine at sea.

Looking to bring over 1,200 passengers to the city on a 13-hour visit.

SILVER DAWN  

Arriving on the 17th September and will drop anchor at the Plymouth Breakwater.

Visited the city in 2024 and a return visitor.

Operated by Silversea Cruises.

OCEANIA SIRENA 

Arriving on the 18th September and visited the city before. 

Operated by Oceania Cruises