• 3 min de lectura
• 3 min de lectura
Cruise Britain conference attendees experienced Plymouth's tourism offerings through guided tours and cultural experiences during the association's summer gathering from June 24-25.
June 26, 2026
From gin distillery tastings to naval base views, Plymouth delivered an immersive two-day programme as part of Cruise Britain's summer event.
On June 24, attendees toured ABP Millbay Docks followed by a city walking tour. At the tender pier, Plymouth's cruise ambassadors explained their volunteer service spanning over 10 years, providing welcome assistance to passengers.
The Mayflower pontoon has undergone two extensions, with the second completed this year, increasing tender capacity while serving as a landing area for pleasure craft.
A plaque was presented to Plymouth's Cruise Ambassadors by Amanda Lumley, chief executive of Destination Plymouth, on June 25 in recognition of their 10 years of service.
The walking tour began at the Mayflower Steps and continued to the 16th century Elizabethan House on historic cobbled New Street, followed by the Merchant's House and a rare mural by the late Plymouth artist Robert Lenkiewicz.
Attendees learned about Plymouth's maritime heritage, including Francis Drake's circumnavigation and the city's role as the second hardest hit location outside London during the Second World War Plymouth Blitz.
The group visited Plymouth Gin for a tasting session at the oldest gin distillery in the UK, operating since 1793 in a building dating to the 1400s. Distillery tours are set to resume following roof renovation works.
Attendees dined at The Box, Plymouth's award-winning museum and art gallery, with private access to exhibits and a Royal Marines Band performance.
Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council Jemima Laing positioned Plymouth as "long at the heart of global exploration" and a "centre for excellence" addressing environmental challenges. "Cruise tourism is a vital part" of Plymouth, she said, adding: "We want Plymouth to be more than a port of call, but a place people remember."
The Box CEO Victoria Pomery outlined the museum's role supporting the visitor economy since opening in September 2020, housing more than two million items exploring maritime heritage through "stories that have shaped Plymouth and the wider world."
On June 25, attendees took a harbour tour with Plymouth Boat Trips, departing from The Barbican Landing Stage and sailing across Plymouth Sound with views of Plymouth Hoe, Drake's Island, Mount Edgcumbe, Royal William Yard and naval vessels.
Plymouth Boat Trips operates two vessels with 180 and 190 passenger capacity respectively, both used for tendering cruise passengers and equipped with WC and licensed bars.
Fuente: sea-trade cruise
