Domestic cruising returns to Wales

The cruise industry resumes its sailings to Wales with the first cruise ship sailing into Swansea since the beginning of the pandemic on the 21st June. It will form part of the first phase of cruise restart for fully vaccinated UK residence. The first passengers to arrive into Swansea Port will be on board Noble Caledonia Island Sky will with significantly reduced passenger numbers of 68 due to social distancing on board. They will be able to take part in organised shore excursions under strict rules and guidelines. The Island Sky will also call at Fishguard on 22nd  June and at Holyhead Port on 23rd June.  Island Sky’s sister ship, the Hebridean Sky, will also call into Swansea on the 24th  June. For further information on cruise line protocols go to The Operators Framework for UK Cruise Operations during COVID- 19 on the Chamber of Shipping website.