Portsmouth port reveals its 2025 cruise schedule – here are some of the best sailings to book
Portsmouth port reveals its 2025 cruise schedule – here are some of the best sailings to book
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The south coast cruise hub is expecting a busy year of cruise calls. Portsmouth International Port is preparing for a record year, with 94 cruise ships to set sail from the harbour in 2025 – including a debut for Ritz-Carlton’s latest luxury yacht. The port has revealed its 2025 cruise schedule and said each sailing could provide a £1.5m boost to the local economy.
Regular cruise lines include Fred Olsen and Saga Cruises, with the former’s Borealis marking the first call of 2025 this Saturday (4 January), taking passengers on a voyage to the Caribbean. This year will also mark a few maiden voyages. Read more: The best cruise ships that you must travel on in your lifetime.
Ritz-Carlton’s newest superyacht, Ilma, which launched in September 2024, will make her inaugural British Isles voyage from Portsmouth in July. It is sailing to Amsterdam via Liverpool, Dublin and Cobh, treating guests to a nine-night luxury sailing experience from £11,100 per person.
Silverseas, Swan Hellenic and Crystal Cruises will also sail from the port for the first time, while Viking Vela will make her first UK call in Portsmouth on 9 January. The schedule features the return of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady – which launched in Portsmouth in 2021 – as it sets sail in July, August and September.
