4.0 Star Projects 2020 to 2030
THEME: PREMIER DESTINATION SUMMARY OF PROJECT:
There has long been an ambition to improve the sense of arrival and cruise/ferry services available to passengers at Millbay port. This project will see improved capacity for traffic and transport, more streamlined border controls, better accessibility and visitor welcome service for cruise and ferry passengers off both the berth and tendering in. This project will also support our carbon neutral ambitions by encouraging visitors to travel by ferry/ cruise rather than fly to the region. Higher volumes of ships will be achievable through a second smaller berth facility at Trinity Pier which will also improve the access and ambience of the waterside for visitors and local residents. TIMELINE: 0 to 5 years
22 | Destination Plymouth Visitor Plan
PROJECT NAME: PLYMOUTH CRUISE AND FERRY PORT
PROJECT RATIONALE/OBJECTIVES: Links to Strategic Ambitions 2 and 3: We will
KEY LOCATIONS:
become one of the UK’s first carbon neutral destinations by 2030 supporting our city vision/We will have transport infrastructure to match our ambitions with seamless connectivity to international arrival hubs and be known for our water transport services.
PARTNERS:
Objectives of this project include: • Increased capacity for cruise ships • Opportunity to grow the cruise market particularly for specialist embarkations/small vessels and superyachts sub 150m • Increased day visitors to the city • Improved port welcome and perception/branding of Plymouth as a place to do business/invest and education not just visit for leisure • Encourage use of ferries for international visitors • Reduce carbon footprint by bringing visitors on ferry/cruise (less than flying) • Opportunity to extend cycling/walking route across Millbay Port to link in with national coast path
Millbay port/ Trinity Pier Plymouth City Council, Associated British Ports, Brittany Ferries