Ports in Wales Celebrate Strong Year Following Cruiseships Return

12th January 2022

Strong Wales comeback: Noble Caledonia’s flagship vessel, MS Island Sky, was welcomed on its maiden call at several of the ABP operated ports among them Swansea in south Wales. Credit: ABP-faceboook

Ports in Wales operated by the UK ports group, Associated British Ports enjoyed a successful return of cruiseships during 2021.

While the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a halt, according to ABC they have seen a strong come back. Since domestic cruise calls resumed in May 2021, Wales and Short Sea Ports has seen more cruise calls than before.

In 2019, ABP received 18 cruise calls at its Wales and Short Sea Ports and 2021 saw 22 cruise calls with an increased number of luxury and new cruise ships.

Noble Caledonia’s flagship vessel, MS Island Sky was welcomed on its maiden call at ABP’s ports of Lowestoft, Ipswich, Swansea and Troon.

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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