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The dragon guarding Plymouth Sound
Have you ever watched the ships sailing in and out of Plymouth and wondered why they all go the ‘long way’ around Drake’s Island?
A new Ambition in Plymouth
Ambition, the cruise ship operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, arrived in Plymouth Sound on Thursday, 10 September, cutting an impressive picture around the waterfront…
A glamorous surprise at The Barbican
Plymouth welcomed 15 cruise ships during the 2025 season, bringing more than 15,000 passengers and crew to Plymouth, generating around £1.3m in additional spend for the city…
‘Royal’ visit from ‘Nations Flagship’
HMS Queen Elizabeth paid a visit to Plymouth Sound on the start of her latest deployment. Did you spot her silhouetted against the horizon?
A rather imposing Dutch visitor
As the mist and drizzle rolled in over Plymouth Sound, a rather imposting visitor made her way quietly around Drake’s island…
A magnificent Dutch tall ship
The Morgenster spent five days visiting Plymouth, giving people the opportunity to step aboard one of Europe's most beautiful traditional sailing vessels…
Luxury superyacht drops anchor
If you’ve looked out across Plymouth Sound this summer, you’ve probably noticed an absolute giant of a vessel...
Plymouth Sounds
Throwing the spotlight on some of the city’s music makers
