Southampton is to have close-up, grandstand views of some of the world's most famous ships with the construction of a third cruise terminal in the port.
Record-breaking demand to bring luxury cruise vessels to Southampton means the docks have to have more facilities to deal with the hundreds of thousands of passengers who now pass through the port.
Capable of berthing the largest cruise ships sailing, the new terminal will provide that much-needed extra capacity and its position at 101 berth, next to Mayflower Park, means Southampton people and visitors will be able to have a spectacular vantage point to watch vessels arriving and departing.
The major boost for the city, signalling extra jobs and even more cash for the local economy, was announced today by Associated British Ports, owners and operators of the docks.
Southampton is already the UK's number one port for the rapidly expanding British cruising industry but this new terminal will strengthen the city's tight grip on the multi-million pound business.
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