Tyne

Tyne


World heritage sites, miles of stunning coastline, castles and cathedrals, sumptuous stately homes and gardens, plus one of Europe's most culturally exciting cities, isn't it time you made North East England the next stop.

With something for everyone and a wide variety of visitor attractions within one hour from Port you’ll be spoilt for choice at the Port of Tyne – named the UK’s Best Port of Call by cruisecritic.com.

The Port of Tyne’s purpose built cruise facility ‘Northumbrian Quay’ is one of only 5 UK berths able to accommodate cruise ships of up to 300m in length with 10m deep water in the channel and 9m on the berth.

Tourist information staff are waiting with a friendly smile to offer specialist knowledge of the area to assist cruise visitors.

Nothing is too much trouble, itinerary planning, transportation services, specially arranged access to attractions, bespoke tours and guide services can all be arranged to meet the expectations of discerning cruise passengers.



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News from the port

Spending Quality Time in Tyne, England

Quayside in Newcastle, at the River Tyne Photo: NewcastleGateshead Image Library Overview Newcastle’s history is one of darkness – or blackness, really. That’s because the city owes much of its development to the export of coal. The coa … Read more

Luxury Cruise Comes To Tyneside

One of the most luxurious cruise vessels in the world will sail into the UK's Best Port of Call on Monday 21 May.
The Seabourn Sojourn tips the scales towards the ultra-luxury cruise segment with the highest ratio of space per guest in the cruise industry, including the largest spa on any luxury ship and generous private verandas on 90 percent of her suites.

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MSC Lirica opened the season at Tyne on April 12

On April 12 MSC Cruises’ MSC Lirica called the Northumbrian Quay in Tyne, opening the season at the port in the North East of England. Over 1,700 passengers were on board, 97% of them from Germany. The six-night cruise began in Hamburg and includes calls in Scotland and the Netherlands. Steven Harrison, chief operating officer Port of Tyne, said: “The Tyne is a new destination for MSC and Lirica, but other new cruise operators we will welcome this year include Seabourn, Discovery, Swan Hellenic and Peter Deilmann.” Read more

Thomson returns to Tyne this year with 10 calls

Thomson Cruises has praised Tyne for being an excellent example of a turnaround port, according to Lisa Donohoe, assistant marketing and communications manager, Port of Tyne.

The company is operating 10 calls on Thomson Spirit from the port this year. Also returning in 2012 are Fred Olsen Cruise Lines with six calls, Saga with five and Cruise & Maritime Voyages with three calls. In total the port has 36 calls booked this year and already has 25 calls provisionally booked for 2013.

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Lat: 60°46'12" N

Lon: 1°34'48" W


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):8.5-10
Max. Air draught (m):no restrictions
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:yes
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:2.1-4.3 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):24
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):8-12
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Attraction & Excursions

Alnwick Castle and Gardens

This superb medieval castle is one of the best preserved in Europe and has been home to the Dukes of Northumberland since 1416. Alnwick Castle is described by many as ‘the Windsor of the North’.

The Angel of the North

The Angel of the North is one of the most talked-about pieces of public art ever produced, standing 20m high with a 54m wingspan.

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall has survived for 2,000 years and 1987 the wall and the various forts along its length were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bamburgh Beach & Castle

Bamburgh has one of the finest beaches on the Northumberland coast, a vast expanse of spectacular golden sands overlooked by the imposing fortress of Bamburgh Castle.