For the first time since 2015, the renowned 238m long, 12-deck luxury cruise ship Crystal Symphony will call at Dover tomorrow bringing approximately 1000 passengers to the town.
Three further calls in August will follow and, with additional calls already booked for 2018, 2019 and 2020 the celebrated cruise ship will be a valued, regular sight in Dover in the future.
Sonia Limbrick, Port of Dover Head of Business Development (Cruise) said: "I am delighted to once again be hosting calls from the prestigious Crystal Cruises at Dover Cruise Port. Here her passengers can not only experience state-of-the-art facilities, but also enjoy the iconic white cliffs, historic location and benefit from easy proximity to London and beyond.
"I would like to thank Crystal Cruises for selecting Dover Cruise Port as a port of choice for the foreseeable future and extend a warm, advance welcome to all of her passengers calling at Dover."
Edie Rodriguez, CEO & President of Crystal Cruises said: "We are thrilled that our beautiful ships will be once again be calling into the Port of Dover, which we've enjoyed a wonderful relationship with over the years. With impressive facilities, great links to London and numerous attractions on its doorstep, the Port of Dover is always popular with our discerning guests and we look forward to a successful ongoing partnership."