Aberdeen Harbour Cruise Ships

In 2018 NorthLink ferry traffic increased by 5 to 151000 passengers.

Aberdeen harbour cruise ships. Other ships to visit the harbour over the summer months will include returning vessels the Fram and the Plancius as well as first time visitor the Ortelius. 57 1331N 002 0539W. Larger ships are being used both for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas infrastructure as well as in the leisure cruise industry.

A 350 million harbour expansion is under way at the Bay of Nigg which will begin to welcome cruise ships when it opens in 2020. An ice-strengthened vessel primarily used for polar expeditions the Ortelius is due to arrive at. Mr Corrigan said it is estimated that this years passengers could contribute up to.

Talks are currently underway to insure the port city is ready to receive the predicted influx of visitors with work ongoing to create high quality attractions for a discerning and moneyed. The harbour is being made deeper and larger. The new facility has been designed so cruise ships can berth alongside and significant infrastructure upgrades in the region will allow visitors to quickly arrive at their destinations around the city and extensive countryside.

One hours notice is required for pilotage. Aberdeen Harbour is expecting to welcome 24 cruise calls this year from 7 different ships including Silver Explorer and Sea Cloud II. Silver Wind is also expected to make a call to the harbour in July 2018.

Aberdeen Harbour operates a compulsory pilotage service for vessels over 60 metres in length. A new contractor is being sought to complete work at Aberdeens 350m harbour expansion. Eleven huge cruise ships due to dock in Aberdeen next year.

Aberdeen Harbour Cruises Sit back and experience a different view of Aberdeen onboard our exciting and informative 45 minute cruise around Aberdeen Harbour. Aberdeen boasts one of the busiest and most impressive ports in the UK with over 28000 shipping movements taking place annually. 1100 Dolphin Cruise 1Hr.