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Aberdeen cruise calls grow 40%

Tuesday, 10 June 20253 min read
Aberdeen cruise calls grow 40%

Aberdeen revealed a big increase in port calls for 2025.

There are 70 calls confirmed for 2025, an increase of 40% on 2024.

It was revealed as CruiseAberdeenshire hosted Viking executives, UK ports and industry service providers.

Around 48,000 cruise guests are scheduled to visit this year.

Recently confirmed port calls for the 2025 season include visits from Ambassador Cruise Lines and Renaissance Cruises.

Bob Sanguinetti, CEO, Port of Aberdeen, said: “Our investment in Aberdeen South Harbour has been a game-changer, unlocking substantial new opportunities for the cruise sector.”

“This expansion is one of the key reasons behind the significant increase in cruise calls we’re seeing.”

Aberdeen became the first Scottish city to host Cruise Britain’s Annual Summer Event on 4 – 5 June attracting over 50 cruise industry professionals.