On 20th September 1967, the liner Queen Elizabeth 2, QE2, was launched at the John Brown & Co shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland.
The QE2 #OnThisDay
To Cruise or Not To Cruise?
Research has also been published about the outbreak of Covid19 which took place way back in February 2020 on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship off Yokohama , Japan.
AIDA Cruise Ships Cancel Their Sailings
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, AIDA Cruises suspended its entire fleet’s passenger shipping operations (all liners) cancelling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 14 through April 4, 2020.
Orkney Islands Council – Schools Remain Open
Visits by cruise ships have not been cancelled.
Cruise & Maritime Voyages Suspends All Worldwide Cruise Operations
Many cruise lines have cancelled or altered sailings across the world as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread.
Lifeline Ferry Contract Awarded to Serco Northlink
“the new contract will also include the flexibility to allow timetabled freight and ferry services to be amended to better reflect changes in future demand.”
Gates at Brodgar: Conservation V Tourism
“While we recognise that fencing and gating can be visually intrusive, it has been necessary to install a robust structure to withstand the high winds in Orkney.”
Cruise Ship Visitors Rate Kirkwall The Best
News From Orkney Islands Council. Orkney has once again topped the table for visitor satisfaction – with Kirkwall named Top Cruise Destination for Western Europe and the United Kingdom.
A Very Busy Year for Orkney’s Marine Services
” In the past three years, over £11,400,000 has been transferred from operating surpluses into the Council’s reserves”
155 Cruise Ships Booked for Orkney 2019
The UK’s Cruise Capital, Kirkwall, had 144 ships and 146,000 passengers booked between March and October
