Southampton handled 86% of UK international cruise passengers in record 2025
Final Department for Transport statistics put UK international cruise passengers at 3.1 million, with Southampton accounting for 2.6 million.
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UK Cruise Growth Plan places coastal communities at the centre of expansion
A Department for Transport policy paper sets out a shared ambition for sustained cruise growth, with economic opportunity linked to responsible development.
Royal Caribbean orders fourth Icon Class ship and takes options on two more
The group says the next Icon Class vessel is due in 2027, with agreements allowing for a fifth and sixth ship.