Aberdeen’s record cruise season will see 73 ships call into port

Aberdeen’s record cruise season will see 73 ships call into port

“Our bold ambition is to have 100 calls a year by 2028” – Bob Sanguinetti, chief executive, Port of Aberdeen

Aberdeen set for record cruise season as calls rise 12% in 2026

North East businesses and communities are set to benefit from Aberdeen’s growing reputation as a cruise destination, with 73* ships and up to 57,000 guests in 2026. While estimates vary about how much cruise guests spend per visit, the scale of activity this year is set to deliver a multi-million pound economic boost for the region. Bob Sanguinetti DL, Chief Executive, Port of Aberdeen, said: “The North East of Scotland is now firmly on the map …