Greenock Ocean Terminal ready for bumper 2024 season

The terminal will welcome 79 cruise ships during 2024, with bookings for 2025 already heading towards a new record.

This year's season began in earnest on Friday with the arrival of Regal Princess – which can carry up to 3,650 guests.

READ MORE: See Greenock's full cruise ship timetable for 2024

This will be the first full season since the opening of Greenock’s new £20million visitor centre.

The facility was launched in August last year and has created more than 70 jobs.

Peel Ports Clydeport says the development is already providing a return on investment based on the anticipated level of visitors.

Regal Princess was the first large cruise ship to visit this year (Image: George Munro)

Port director Jim McSporran added: “We’re looking forward to another busy cruise season at Greenock Ocean Terminal, the first since our new visitor centre was launched.

“The impressive centre is not only a superb facility for cruise passengers, but it also enhances our ability to attract these fantastic vessels to Inverclyde from all over the world, which has a positive impact on local businesses and Scotland’s broader economy.”

Among the ships set to arrive in the next few months will be Cunard’s new Queen Anne.

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The 322-metre vessel will sail into Greenock on June 1.

Other notable ships due to stop off in the town include Disney Dream, Regal Princess and Celebrity Apex.

Inverclyde Council leader Stephen McCabe said: “Inverclyde’s cruise tourism sector has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and we’re delighted it’s going to be another busy year at Greenock Ocean Terminal with some really impressive liners arriving.

“Visitors can expect an outstanding experience, with the terminal’s new visitor centre providing a first-class welcome.”