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barry b:
a while ago i heard that american ( and other countries) cruise ships might visit llandudno since the end of the pier was repaired-- anybody heard if that will still happen?

SteveH:
Check out the  "Tourist news: developments, initiatives and strategies" thread from last year, I have copied a couple below, there might be more.......
Re: Tourist news: developments, initiatives and strategies
« Reply #232 on: June 16, 2015, 06:14:41 PM »
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CRUISE SHIPS.....
Last August we had a discussion about the viability of american cruise ships coming to Llandudno, and the fact that Holyhead had 16 plus liners due to dock in 2015 and the increase in North Wales tourism this would bring.
The latest news does not bode well....... :(

Giant cruise ship cancels Holyhead visit over jetty concerns
A giant cruise ship due to arrive in Holyhead tomorrow with 2,500 passengers will now not dock over concerns about its size and the predicted weather conditions.
The Celebrity Silhouette was the largest vessel due at the Anglesey port this summer - one of more than 20 cruise ships coming to the island.
But now the trip has been cancelled due to concerns its 317metre length, combined with predictions for wet and windy weather, was a potential safety risk for the port jetty.
This will renew calls for investment in a specialised cruise ship dock at Holyhead which had previously been looked at by the Welsh Government, which asked consultants to draw up proposals.
A port spokesman added: “A specialised jetty is under discussion and maybe this will focus minds on this.
“This existing jetty has restrictions.”
Anglesey Walking tweeted: “Disappointed that the cruise ship’s visit to Holyhead on Wednesday is cancelled. 2,800 passengers on board.
“What a blow to local businesses."

A Celebrity Cruises spokeswoman said: "Celebrity Silhouette was scheduled to call to Holyhead, Wales, on Wednesday 17 June.
"Two days before, the Captain was advised by the Harbour Master that Celebrity Silhouette would be unable to call to Holyhead.  We were very disappointed to receive this late information from the port, and tried to have them reverse this decision, to no avail.
"Regrettably, it was necessary to cancel Celebrity Silhouette's port call to Holyhead.
"Celebrity Silhouette will now spend Wednesday at sea, and arrive to Paris (Le Havre), France, on Thursday 18 June, at 8am and stay overnight till 9pm Friday 19 June.   
"We apologise for this modification to our guests’ itinerary, and thank them for their understanding and cooperation. We hope our guests enjoy the additional time to explore Paris and Normandy."

The same ship is also due to return to the port in August and the port said this visit was still due to go ahead.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/giant-cruise-ship-cancels-holyhead-9465813
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Re: Tourist news: developments, initiatives and strategies
« Reply #233 on: July 01, 2015, 05:15:28 PM »
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AM calls for giant cruise ship dock to be developed at Holyhead port
There are calls for the Welsh Government to help develop a purpose built cruise ship dock on Anglesey amid concerns that the region could be missing out on valuable tourism cash.

It comes weeks after a vessel carrying 2,500 passengers failed to dock at the former Anglesey Aluminium jetty because it isn’t suitable for use in high winds.
The “Celebrity Silhouette” was the largest vessel due at the Anglesey port this summer - one of more than 20 cruise ships coming to the island.

Anglesey AM Rhun ap Iorwerth expressed his disappointment that the island, and North Wales as a whole, missed out on thousands of pounds which would have been pumped into the local economy and has now called on the Welsh Government to intervene.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/holyhead-cruise-ship-dock-anglesey-9566074

The new SeaWalk used last Saturday for the first time in Norway could be the answer?
http://www.cruisecritic.com/blog/index.php/2012/08/14/the-incredible-floating-cruise-dock-photos/

barry b:
thanks steve-thats helpfull

Bri Roberts:
I wonder if that seawalk would work off Llandudno Pier.

I have just watched the videos and I think it would.

Llandudno is a more central destination in north Wales for cruise ships.

barry b:
id love to see cruise ships at llandudno pier bri-- although in the summer months would it make the place too busy?- iguess we cant have it both ways-i often go over to westshore where its quieter either walking the dog or out on the kayak

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