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The Liverpool Cruise Terminal opened in Liverpool in 2007. It's a special place where big ships, called cruise ships, pick up and drop off people traveling to faraway countries. Think of it like a giant bus station, but for amazing ocean adventures!

Liverpool's Cruise History

Long, long ago, in 1819, Liverpool was already a busy port for international ship travel. People would start their journeys from a place called the Princes' Landing Stage. This was a floating dock where passengers could easily get on and off ships. It was used for many years, helping people travel across oceans, but it closed in 1973.

The New Terminal

After some time, Liverpool decided to bring back its proud history of welcoming large passenger ships. So, in 2007, the modern Liverpool Cruise Terminal was opened. It quickly became a popular spot for cruise ships. Because so many people wanted to travel from Liverpool, work started on a second, even bigger, terminal building in 2018. This shows how important Liverpool is for sea travel!

Where Can You Go?

From the Liverpool Cruise Terminal, you can set off on exciting trips to different parts of the world. For example, in 2019, cruise ships sailed from Liverpool to amazing places like Iceland (the land of ice and fire!), sunny Portugal, beautiful France, and the stunning fjords of Norway. It's a great way to explore new countries and have an unforgettable adventure!

Images for kids

  • Cunard Line New York Liverpool 1875

    A poster from 1875 showing Cunard Line ships traveling between Liverpool and New York.

  • Pier Head floating landing stage (Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders, 1931)

    The old floating dock, called Prince's Landing Stage, around 1930.

  • Balmoral (cruise ship)

    The cruise ship Balmoral at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

  • City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal - geograph.org.uk - 563502

    A view of the Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

  • MS Prinsendam Liverpool

    The ship Prinsendam visiting Liverpool.

  • MS Queen Victoria visits Liverpool 26-07-10 - DSC00614

    The grand cruise ship Queen Victoria in Liverpool.

  • Benkid77 Seven Seas Voyager

    The luxurious Seven Seas Voyager docked in Liverpool.

  • Caribbean Princess, Cruise Terminal, Liverpool (geograph 2977700)

    The Caribbean Princess at the Cruise Terminal in 2012.

  • Queen Mary 2 and Manannan, Liverpool landing stage, River Mersey (geograph 455602.jpg

    The famous Queen Mary 2 next to the Manannan ferry on the River Mersey.

  • HMS Prince of Wales (R09) alongside in Liverpool, England on 29 February 2020

    HMS Prince of Wales visiting Liverpool in 2020.

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