Three-and-a-half minute film highlights of the 2016 season which includes the inaugural Disney Magic visit and the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Cunard Building.
Liverpool’s cruise liner terminal has welcomed a record number of vessels this year and generated £7m for the city – and its successful year is now being celebrated in a showreel movie.
The film shows highlights of the 2016 season which includes the inaugural Disney Magic visit, the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Cunard Building which saw the Queen Elizabeth sail in to the city and the first Royal christening of a Mersey ship for 50 years.
The three-and-a-half minute showcase also features interviews with cruise liner representatives, including Queen Mary 2’s Captain, Kevin Oprey, and with passengers.
Click here to see the Liverpool Cruise Liner terminal 2016 video showcase
This year the terminal at Princes Dock welcomed 63 cruise liners – nine more than last year – bringing a total of 114,676 passengers and crew to the city.
Four different vessels made an inaugural call to Liverpool. These were Disney Magic, L’Austral, Artania and Amadea
Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for culture, tourism and events, Councillor Wendy Simon, said: “This showreel is a snap shot of what a fantastic season it has been for the Cruise Liverpool Team.
“Liverpool’s reputation and popularity as a cruise destination continues to grow and we’re delighted with the success of our 2016 season and the £7m boost to the local economy.”
Angie Redhead, Liverpool cruise and operations Manager, added: “It’s great to reflect on the success of 2016, but we are already looking ahead to 2017 which is shaping up to be a busy year for us.
“We have the return of Disney Magic which I’m sure will draw in huge crowds once again, whilst the British Open Golf Championship brings both Celebrity Silhouette and Azamara Journey to the Mersey on the same day which will look stunning whilst we have seven more inaugural calls on top of our usual returning liners.”