Achi news desk-
Forth Ports said: “This is further growth for the cruise business, which welcomed 149 ships in 2023, where ships sail directly to the Port of Leith, Rosyth and Dundee cruise berths as well as deep water berths in the River Forth for Newhaven and South Queensferry.”
He noted that the cruise season in Scotland traditionally runs between April and October.
Forth Ports said: “Edinburgh is a popular destination globally and is regarded by the cruise market as a ‘marquee’ cruise destination with iconic attractions, events, heritage and culture and, most importantly, the city is known for welcoming cruise ships and cruise passengers. ”
He added: “Dundee is enjoying further strong growth in cruises, with 16 calls booked for 2024. Their season starts on April 27 with the arrival of Seaborne Venture. In 2023, the port welcomed 14 cruise ships and, in 2022, it had four. ”
Rob Mason, head of cruise at Forth Ports, said: “We are excited to have started our busiest cruise season ever. Cruises are an important contributor to our local and national economy. Over the past decade, there has been an incredible 93% growth in cruise attractions in Scotland.
“Ninety-one percent of cruise passengers repeat a cruise, with 60% returning to a destination. We are working hard with the city, destination partners, communities and the wider cruise industry to… deliver another successful cruise season. We look forward to giving cruise passengers a warm Scottish welcome this year.”
