London is to get its first cruise terminal

CruiseCompare can report that London is set to get its first cruise terminal after plans were approved by Greenwich Council.

Enderby Wharf will provide a docking for cruise liners and the Thames Clipper, along with a 251-room hotel and 770 new homes. The area has a rich maritime history so this really is the ideal location for such and exciting new terminal to be housed. Work will start at the end of this year on the project subject to approval from Greater London Authority. It is expected the build will take four years.

Enderby House, a Grade II-listed building, will be extended to provide tourist, community and retail facilities, as part of the plan. Enderby House was also mentioned in Moby Dick.

James Blakey, planning director at West Properties, said Greenwich was chosen out of 11 possible sites across London.

The cruise industry is set to continue growing and with the constant arrival of new super liners it is no wonder new terminals are becoming ever frequent.