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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