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Record-breaking year for cruise passenger visitors

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Visit Isle of Man figures show 21% increase

A record number of cruise passengers visited the Island during the 2025 season.

Figures from Visit Isle of Man show a 21% increase on last year's total, with 26,357 passengers from 47 cruise ships sampling the Manx experience.

It's estimated the season generated around £2.3 million in economic contributions through port and passenger spend across the Island's tourism, hospitality and retail sectors.

Deborah Heather is CEO of Visit Isle of Man:

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