'First of 145 vessels': Busy cruise season gets underway at Scottish port

'First of 145 vessels': Busy cruise season gets underway at Scottish port

The 2025 cruise season is underway at Lerwick Harbour with the arrival today of Viking Vela, the first of 145 vessels expected by late October.

Busy Cruise Season Underway At Lerwick. Exciting prospects for Shetland port

The 2025 cruise season is underway at Lerwick Harbour with the arrival today (Friday 4 April) of Viking Vela, the first of 145 vessels expected by late October. On a maiden visit, the 228 metre, 47,800 gross tonnes Viking Vela anchored in the Inner Harbour with more than 980 passengers from countries including USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Ireland on board, with many disembarking to see the town and tour the islands’ multiple attractions. En ro…

First cruise ship arrives at Lerwick

The 2025 cruise season is under way, with the arrival of Viking Vela – the first of 145 vessels expected by late October. On a... First cruise ship arrives at Lerwick