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outset the Polyglot of Europe, retired teacher Derek Herning, fluent in innumerable languages, resident in Lerwick as surely the most useful guide imaginable anywhere! Between 2014 and 2018 the number of cruise ship passengers visiting the island more than doubled providing substantial work for local guides.’
2014 saw 46 cruise ships call with 42,452 passengers. 425 tours for 18,208 passengers
2015 saw 40 cruise ships call with 30,286 passengers, 343 tours with 13,940 passengers
2016 saw 76 cruise ships call with 50,566 passengers. 597 tours for 24,345 passengers
2017 saw 68 cruise ships call with 50,768 passengers. 609 tours for 24,446 passengers
2018 saw 89 cruise ships call with 90,402 passengers. 1195 tours for 45298 passengers
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