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Record breaking year for cruise passengers

Rotterdam visiting the Island at the weekend

More than 19,000 people have visited the Island on cruise ships so far this year

This year has been a record breaking year for cruise passenger numbers on the Isle of Man.

Saturday's visit of the Rotterdam means 19,292 passengers have come to the Island so far in 2024 - up from the previous best of 17,933, which was set last year.

Cruise Isle of Man had been hoping to close in on the 20,000 mark today with the visit of Nautica, but the vessel had to cancel last minute.

A further nine ships are due to visit the Island before the end of the season.

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