Liverpool Cruise terminal gets a go-ahead
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Liverpool has received permission to allow cruise embarkation and disembarkation at its cruise terminal after settling a £8.8 million government grant. The deal follows on-going talks to start and finish cruises from the port, which will see Ocean Countess become the first ship to use PierHead as a ‘turnaround’ location next week. It is a great victory for Liverpool which has fought a long campaign to bring full cruising back to Liverpool and as an alternative to cruisers heading down to Dover and Southampton. Transport Minister Mike Penning has lifted the restrictions that meant the landing stage can only be used as a calling point for cruise ships.
“This is a significant milestone in the city’s future. I will not rest until the city is absolutely flourishing in terms of cruise liners visiting Liverpool on a regular basis. This is a city with a maritime history and heritage that is second to none,” said Liverpool’s Mayor Joe Anderson.
The Merseyside port will have to pay back the loan over 15 years, resulting to £12.6m with interest.