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Marella Explorer 2 arrives at Port of DundeeMarella Explorer 2 arrives at Port of Dundee

TUI Cruises’ Marella Explorer 2 is the first cruise ship to visit Dundee Port since the start of the pandemic, arriving on July 28.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

July 28, 2021

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Capital Cruising's Rob Mason with piper Louise Millington welcome Marella Explorer 2IMAGE: Peter Devlin

It follows the announcement that domestic sailings to Scotland can resume. 

Gradual recovery 

The arrival of Marella Explorer 2 marks the start of the Scottish cruise season for Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising, which welcomes cruise ships into the Scottish ports of Leith, Rosyth and Dundee, and anchorages at Newhaven and South Queensferry.

‘After an extremely challenging 18 months for us all, we are extremely pleased to welcome Marella Explorer 2 into Dundee,’ said Rob Mason, head of cruise, Capital Cruising. 

‘This first call into Dundee is a clear sign that there is a demand for UK cruise holidays and we look forward to welcoming more calls into our ports throughout the season, as the industry safely restarts and begins a gradual recovery.’

Marella Explorer 2 sailed from Newcastle as part of its 6-night ‘British Treasures’ itinerary. Its passengers, 800 in total, will spend the day in Dundee.

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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