POLAR EXPEDITION SHIP ON MAIDEN VISITS
The brand-new polar expedition cruise ship, the Douglas Mawson, arrived in the Sound around 6:30am this morning. On its maiden voyage to Plymouth and spotted
June 2, 2026
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THE DELIGHT OF THE HORN BATTLE OF GOODBYES
MS Ambition met the pride of Brittany, the MV Pont Aven, at the Plymouth breakwater this evening as both ships raised their horns of goodbyes
May 26, 2026
THE PERFECT SUNSHINE FOR AMBITION
The MS Ambition cruise ship arrived in glorious sunshine this morning at 7:09am inside the Plymouth Breakwater. Ambassador Cruise Line operates the ship and is
May 26, 2026
A REGAL VISITOR BACK IN THE SOUND
The MV Artania arrived this morning in the Sound and is Plymouth’s second cruise visitor of 2026. A regular visitor to the city, the luxury
May 10, 2026
A PLYMOUTH OVATION FOR THE SEABOURN
Plymouth’s first cruise ship visitor of 2026, the Seabourn Ovation, will be arriving on Wednesday morning around 9am in the Sound. Westward Shipping News live-streaming
April 27, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON THE BRITISH CRUISE SHIP & TOURISM SECTORS
The UK cruise industry is a major driver of economic growth and coastal prosperity, and contributes over £5.8 billion annually to the British economy and supporting 60,000 jobs nationwide.
March 26, 2026