Scottish city welcomes 54,000 cruise ship tourists in record 2026 season

Port of Aberdeen reports best ever cruise ship season

A total of 54,000 people visited the city leading to increased spending at local attractions.

Scottish city welcomes 54,000 cruise ship tourists in record 2026 season

“Cruise tourism in the North-east is on the crest of a wave” – Chris Foy, VisitAberdeenshire

Aberdeen welcomes 54,000 cruise guests in record season

Visitor numbers up 26% to a record 54,000 71 cruise calls during 2026 and bookings now extend to 2033 Continued growth forecast in coming years with new and existing cruise lines Port of Aberdeen is celebrating another record cruise season, … Read more…

Thousands of cruise ship passengers visit Aberdeen amid record season

A total of 71 vessels stopped at Port of Aberdeen in 2026, including 13 maiden calls.

Aberdeen cruise passengers surge by more than a quarter since 2025

After recording its busiest cruise season yet, bookings at Port of Aberdeen extend as far ahead as 2033.

Aberdeen's cruise ships hit record high with over 50,000 tourists

Aberdeen has recorded an unprecedented year for cruise tourism, attracting more than 50,000 passengers to the north-east region over the recently concluded summer season. This significant influx represents a 26% increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous year, as 71 cruise ships docked at the Port of Aberdeen. The record-breaking 2026 season saw a […]