Largest cruise vessel of tourist season delays maiden call
The visit of the largest cruise ship of this year’s tourist season has been cancelled, delaying her maiden visit to Lerwick Harbour. MSC Virtuosa was…
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First cruise ship to arrive this weekend
The first cruise ship of the season will arrive this weekend, in what is expected to be a “parade” of tourists in a record year….
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Lerwick returned to ‘normal operations’, port chief says
Record levels of activity were seen across several areas of operation last year, according to the Lerwick Port Authority as it emerged from the Covid-19…
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Queue of ships visit isles
With all the cruise ships around Lerwick Harbour this week, photographer Richard Ashbee suggested all the vessels were lining up to visit the isles. Ashbee…
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Massive cruise ship departs
One of the largest cruise ships to visit Lerwick Harbour – with thousands on board – has departed after a day of sunshine in Shetland….
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Ships add colour to Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour was busy once again today (Saturday) – just weeks after the Tall Ships Races – following the arrival of two cruise ships and…
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Encouraging figures from port authority as Covid fightback continues
Lerwick Harbour has seen signs of recovery in the last quarter, despite ongoing challenges.
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Cruise ship is the first and last to visit during shortened season
A cruise ship has recorded an unexpected double – by being the first and final into Lerwick Harbour during the shortened season. Island Sky arrived…
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Trio of cruise ships due to visit isles
Lerwick Harbour will reach the mid-point of a shortened 2021 cruise season next week – with the arrival of three of the largest vessels yet
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Two cruise ships arrive in Lerwick
Two cruise ships arrived in Lerwick today (Monday) – the latest since last month’s easing of restrictions. The Islands Sky became the first cruise ship…
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Figures show impact of Covid crisis on harbour operations
Lerwick Port Authority says signs are emerging of a brighter post-Covid future, despite the coronavirus crisis having a “growing impact” on its operations.
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Look out for tourists when driving in town
Police and town centre-based organisations have warned motorists to be extra careful when driving on Commercial Street.
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Record cruise season predicted
Another record-breaking cruise season is being predicted by Lerwick Port Authority, with nearly 100,000 passengers due to visit the isles over the next eight months….
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Lerwick cruise visits drop slightly – but port authority expects record traffic in 2018
Lerwick Harbour is on course for record cruise traffic next year.
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