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A new ferry service between Portsmouth and Jersey has been overshadowed by a war of words between Brittany/Condor Ferries, DFDs and Jersey's economic minister. Sunday sailings have recently been scrapped. Pictured: Cruise ship Spirit of Discovery at Portsmouth port.

Sunday sailings between city and Jersey scrapped - DFDS responds

The cruise industry at Portsmouth International Port is booming, with thousands more passengers visiting the city.

Booming cruise industry sees thousands more passengers visit city

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Inside the new electric hybrid ferry Saint Malo which will carry out her first commercial sailing on February 12, 2025.

Look inside the "biggest hybrid ferry" Saint Malo - pictures

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, sailing into Portsmouth International Port for sea trials. She gave passengers a short voyage around the south coast over the weekend.

“Biggest hybrid ferry” sails from city on glorious test run

The new ferry service between Portsmouth and Jersey could just be the start with expansion possible, according to th Island's Deputy Chief Minister Kirsten Morel. Pictured: Saga's "Spirit of Discovery" cruise ship at Portsmouth International Port on August 20, 2023.

New Jersey ferry service could just be the start - expansion mooted

A new ferry service between Portsmouth and Jersey has been overshadowed by a war of words between Brittany/Condor Ferries, DFDs and Jersey's economic minister. Pictured: Cruise ship Spirit of Discovery at Portsmouth port.

"Smear campaign" and war of words overshadows new Jersey ferry service

Essential maintenance is taking place at the Wightlink Port in Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth, meaning that the car ferries to Fishbourne have been relocated to the international port until February 3. picture: Sarah Standing (270125-1727).

WATCH: Wightlink ferry relocates as it future-proofs current site

Essential maintenance is taking place at the Wightlink Port in Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth, meaning that the car ferries to Fishbourne have been relocated to the international port until February 3. The works will include replacing all of the fenders and resurfacing a large majority of the site. Picture: Sarah Standing (270125-1727)

Work gets underway at Wightlink Port - In 12 Pictures

A new schedule has been announced for passenger and freight ferries sailing from Portsmouth International Port to Jersey, after a 20-year-deal was secured with operator DFDS.

New ferry service to Jersey starting soon - when

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, sailing into Portsmouth International Port for sea trials - travelling past HMS Prince of Wales.

Revolutionary new Brittany Ferries ship Saint Malo conducts trials

Brand new luxury cruise ship Viking Vela visited Portsmouth for the first time on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Take the tour of "marvellous" Viking Vela after city visit

Brand new luxury cruise ship Viking Vela visited Portsmouth for the first time on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She is the latest in a long line of ships being built for the luxury brand.

"Marvellous" new cruise ship Viking Vela makes historic city visit

Champagne glasses clinked to celebrate the arrival of a brand new cruise ship on her first ever British voyage.

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Viking Cruises' brand new luxury ship, Viking Vela, will be sailing to Portsmouth as part of her first ever visit to the UK.

Glorious new cruise ship Viking Vela visiting city - when

Cruise ship Scarlet Lady will be returning to Portsmouth for the first time since 2021. Pictured are residents watching her depart on September 3, 2021, at The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.

Luxury cruise ship Scarlet lady to make glorious return to city - when

Portsmouth International Port has announced a record number of cruise ships will visit the city in 2025. This includes Virgin Voyages, Viking Cruises, Ritz Carlton and others.

Record number of cruise ships visiting Portsmouth port in 2025

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A sustainable new ship Saint Malo is due to enter service next year and is set to replace MV Bretagne. She will call Portsmouth her home port.

£200m boost for city as Brittany Ferries sign 20-year deal with Port

Five men have been jailed for smuggling large amounts of cocaine in banana boxes through Portsmouth International Port. It was the largest narcotics seizure in the UK at th eitme it was made. From left: Petko Zhutev, Olsi Ebeja, Gjergji Diko and Bruno Kuci.

Drug smugglers jailed after £200m of cocaine seized in banana boxes

The luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis visited Portsmouth International Port on November 23, 2024, while the UK was being hit by Storm Bert. Fred Olsen will be running 14 cruise calls from Portsmouth this Winter season, taking tourists to the Canaries, Norway to see the Northern Lights, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

Take the tour of luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis - pictures

The luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis visited Portsmouth International Port on November 23, 2024, while the UK was being hit by Storm Bert. Fred Olsen will be running 14 cruise calls from Portsmouth this Winter season, taking tourists to the Canaries, Norway to see the Northern Lights, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

Lavish cruise ship Borealis visits city for Winter holiday season

MS Borealis will visit Portsmouth several times this Winter, taking tourists to several countries including Morocco and nations across the Caribbean.

Gorgeous cruise ship to make several visits to city - when

Resilient Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, sailing past Portsmouth during Victorious Festival, with an illuminated messages "Pompey" seen by festival-goers.

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(L-R) Nigel Wonnacott, Amanda Martin, Mike Sellers and Kimberly Barrett as work continues to create the new shore power arrangements

Huge eco-friendly step with ships able to connect to new power source

Cruise ships and cross-channel ferries will soon be able to connect to shore power at Portsmouth International Port, aimed at improving air quality in the city.

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Five men have been convicted for smuggling large amounts of cocaine in banana boxes through Portsmouth International Port. From left: Petko Zhutev, Olsi Ebeja, Gjergji Diko and Bruno Kuci.

Smugglers who shipped large cocaine haul in banana boxes convicted

Cruise ship Scarlet Lady will return to Portsmouth following her successful visits in 2021. She will follow in the footsteps of Resilient Lady and Valiant Lady.

Huge luxury cruise ship Valiant Lady to return to city - when

Resilient Lady sailing from Portsmouth for the last time this summer season, with a special message showing their gratitude to the city.

Resilient Lady leaves city on last call of summer season

PS Waverley sailing alongside Portsmouth as she continues her summer season on the south coast.

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Portsmouth International Port has been crowned as the Port of the Year 2024 by industry experts.

Celebrations as Portsmouth port named as "Port of the Year"

Finalists announced for prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024

Virgin's Resilient Lady cruise ship at Portsmouth International Port on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (270824-530)

On board multi-million pound cruise Resilient Lady - In 18 Pictures

Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady sails past Victorious Festival. Victorious Festival/Strong Island

Resilient Lady sails past Victorious in fantastic homage to the city

The luxury cruise liner was delayed by Storm Lillian but it was better late than never with the ship looking glorious travelling past the Spinnaker Tower.

Resplendent Resilient Lady arrives in Portsmouth in 6 stunning photos

Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady will be visiting Portsmouth for the first time, following in the footsteps of Scarlet lady and Resilient Lady.

Luxury cruise liner's arrival in Portsmouth delayed due to weather

Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady will be visiting Portsmouth for the first time, following in the footsteps of Scarlet lady and Resilient Lady.

Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to visit during Victorious

Vasco Da Gama sailing from Portsmouth on August 18 after calling into the port as part of a cruise along the British Isles.

Watch: Stunning cruise ship sail from city after weekend visit

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Vasco Da Gama (foreground) will be sailing into Portsmouth International Port this weekend as part of a tour around the British Isles.

Stunning cruise ship with heated swimming pool to visit city - when

MS Europa sailing past Portsmouth on July 22 as Hapag Lloyd vessel visits Port on cruise call.

Watch: Grand and extravagant cruise ship visits Portsmouth

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Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured - The Compass Lounge

Look inside the beautiful cruise ship which visited Portsmouth in style

Fred Olsen cruises is offering trips to see the Northern Lights from Portsmouth.

Luxurious cruises from Portsmouth to see Northern Lights being offered

Star Legend, a boutique cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises, visited Portsmouth Port on Friday 14th June 2024. She is one of three Star-class ships. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Watch: Exclusive tour of boutique cruise ship with pool, sauna and spa

The tourist cruise ship Seven Seas Navigator will be visiting Portsmouth for the first time on June 13 while on a voyage across Western Europe. She appeared in the film After The Sunset in 2004. Pictured is the vessel in Bordeaux, France, on October 1, 2017. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

Extravagant cruise ship seen on heist film to visit city - when

Brittany Ferries Santoña arriving in Portsmouth. The company was shortlisted by Which for the best travel brands. Picture: Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries named among best travel companies

A visualisation of completed Hilsea Lido.

Hilsea Lido revamp gets start date

City of Portsmouth College students seen with their French counterparts

D-Day honour for City of Portsmouth College students

Portsmouth International Port has been nominated for a sustainability honour at the Sailwaze awards. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images.

Portsmouth International Port put up for glorious award - how to vote

MS Deutschland is visiting Portsmouth International Port soon from Germany, taking passengers on a tour across the British Isles including to Ireland, Scotland and the Orkney Islands.

Delighted guests on flamboyant cruise ship welcomed to Portsmouth

MS Deutschland, operated by Phoenix Reisen, is visiting Portsmouth International Port soon from Germany, taking passengers on a tour across the British Isles including to Ireland, Scotland and the Orkney Islands.

Extravagant 1920s style cruise ship sailing into port soon

Viking Venus in Portsmouth on April 16 after sailing to Portsmouth International Port.

Magnificent pictures of luxury cruise ship Viking Venus

Viking Saturn cruise ship visited Portsmouth International Port on Thursday, April 11, 2024.Pictured is: The News, Portsmouth reporter Freddie Webb. Picture: Sarah Standing (110424-413)

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