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A cruise involving a UK port can raise visitor or transit questions. The relevant enquiry depends on the traveller's documents and the actual itinerary.
Starting or ending a cruise in the UK can differ from a connection or short port visit. Border crossings, onward arrangements and activities matter. A cruise booking alone does not establish the correct permission.
Consider the UK leg alongside the rest of the journey and any other countries' requirements. Share the itinerary with Move Up to discuss the relevant review before relying on a generic transit label.
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