Stornoway Port experienced a historic moment when Queen Anne arrived, making it the largest cruise ship to dock at the harbour.
The 332 m long Cunard Flagship, weighing 113,000 tonnes, represents a milestone for the port and shows its expanding capacity, and establishes it as a centre in the U.K.’s cruise tourism industry.
Queen Anne arrived on Thursday Morning and left on Friday, and though it was a short stay, it highlights that the port can now accommodate the world’s largest ships.
This was made possible due to the Port’s recent £59 million investment towards enhancing its maritime infrastructure, most importantly, the completion of its Deep Water Terminal, which was designed to handle large cruise ships.
Kirsty Hutchison, cruise manager at Stornoway Port, said that the arrival of Queen Anne is a landmark moment for the port and the community.
Hutchison added that at a time when many industries are facing difficulties, the cruise industry is stepping in to fill those gaps and drive the economy
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