Greenock (Glasgow, Scotland)
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Greenock is a major port city located at the entrance to Firth of Clyde on Scotland's western coast. The port (officially Clydeport) is also the cruise port to Glasgow - Scotland's largest city, with population over 600,000 (metro 2,3 million).
The port has a deep-water quay, no tidal or lock restrictions, and is accessible the whole year-round for ships of all sizes. Greenock has population around 50,000. It was originally established as a herring fishing port, which in the 19th-20th centuries developed shipbuilding industry, bringing prosperity to the area.
- According to CLIA data (abbrev "Cruise Lines International Association"), each cruise passenger contributes around GBP 80 to the local economy.
- The port's statistical data shows in handled just 20,253 passengers in 2007. In 2014, their number was 92,678.
- On July 12, 2015, UK’s biggest passenger ship MV Britannia (P&O Cruises UK) docked in Port Greenock as part a 12-night British Isles cruise itinerary (visiting ports in Ireland, Channel Islands and the UK). The ship berthed at the Ocean Terminal at 5 pm, with around 3600 passengers. Its arrival marked a record year for the cruise port, becoming Scotland's first seaport to handle over 100,000 cruise tourists in a single year. This was 14% increase over 2014. In 2015, the port received a total of 56 ship calls and handled 108,866 passengers. It was estimated that each cruise ship tourist contributed around GBP 80 to the local economy. The 108,866 passengers in 2015 brought GBP 8,7 million (EUR 12,4 million) to the local economy.
- Port Greenock works in partnership with Inverclyde Tourist Group (local tour operator) greeting disembarking passengers and offering tour and travel information at the cruise terminal. The memorable Greenock port experience is also marked by the Glasgow's cow mascot Hamish.
- Inverclyde Tourist Group organizes unique land tours guided by local knowledgeable volunteers. Each tour (with duration about 2 hours) starts and ends at Greenock Ocean Terminal. The company offers three different tours (starting from 9:15 am onwards) by using small coaches. Bookings can be made through the company's website and also at the cruise terminal (via its tartan clad volunteers or call at its ticket desk at the terminal). The 3 tour options include Greenock (city tour), Gourock (countryside scenic tour) and Port Glasgow and Newark Castle (shipbuilding and sugar manufacturing in Port Glasgow, and to Newark Castle / owned by Historic Scotland).
The port is visited by a great number of cruise shipping lines, including: Princess, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Cunard, P&O UK, Fred Olsen, Holland America, CMV (Cruise & Maritime Voyages). Maiden port visit in 2015 did Disney Cruise Line. Greenock is homeport to Hebridean Island Cruises (UK-based luxury travel company), whose ship Hebridean Princess has been chartered twice by HM Elizabeth II.
Greenock cruise terminal
Greenock cruise ship terminal (officially "Greenock Ocean Terminal") is owned by Peel Ports (UK's largest port operator). The facility features a waterfront walkway connecting the facility to the city center (approx 5-min easy walk). In early 2016, the cruise terminal was expanded by a GBP 14 million port development project.
The Esplanade offers spectacular views over River Clyde. Taxis at the cruise port are also available. The viewpoint at Lyle Hill features vistas of Argyll Hills, Gareloch, Holy Loch, Loch Long and Loch Goil, and a number of Munros on clear days.
From Port Greenock, Glasgow City can be reached by train (leaving every 20 min). Travel time (by road or rail) is 35 min. The nearest railway station is at around 10-min walking distance. Glasgow is an interesting tour destination for cruisers and is located just at 35-min drive distance from the Greenock port. The city is compact and easily walkable. It offers a true taste of Scotland and boasts a range of popular attractions and architecture.
- Greenock port's cruise terminal is named "Greenock Ocean Terminal". Its building has tourist information areas, restrooms, currency exchange, several vendors. The local tour company Inverclyde had a dedicated seating area in the middle where tour information and maps are provided. There passengers can also sign up for the complimentary bus tours. These tours are lead by local volunteers, and free of charge.
- Traditionally, after docking, at the terminal cruise ship tourists are greeted by bagpipers performing popular tunes.
- Terminal's address is "Greenock Ocean Terminal, Patrick Street, Greenock, PA16 8UU".
- Terminal's phone number is +44 (0) 1475 726 171.
Among the visiting vessels in 2015 was RMS Queen Mary 2 as part of Cunard Line's 175th anniversary celebrations. The ship docked at the Greenock Ocean Terminal on May 21. To mark the liner's arrival, the terminal's operator Peel Ports commissioned a commemorative tartan, which was officially presented to Cunard at the onboard gala dinner and Captain's reception.
During summer, from both Greenock and Glasgow are offered regularly scheduled Scottish cruises on PS Waverley - world's oldest (only one) original and still operational paddle-wheel steamship.
Port Greenock cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Greenock, Glasgow, Scotland. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
| Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 April, 2019 Wednesday |  Astoria | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 28 April, 2019 Sunday |  Costa Mediterranea | 08:00 | 18:00 |
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