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06 Sept 2025

Cruise ship visit boosts business and makes it a weekend to remember

Cruise ship

Cruise Ship Oceana Vista

A cruise ship visit completed a spectacular hat-trick for the English Riviera at the weekend

The visit of the Oceana Vista came at the same time as the Great Big Paddle Parade and the first Torbay Pride event in a decade.
The trio of events would have given a welcome boost to the coffers of local businesses especially in the harbour and seafront areas of Torquay.
And the sun had its hat on especially for a Naturally Inspiring weekend on the English Riviera.
The Vista was the last in a string of cruise ship visits to the Bay. 
The English Riviera BID Company is doing its best to attract more cruise ship visits. A special party welcome the passengers to Torquay and the Bay on Saturday.

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