It was supported using a combination of European Regional Development Social Funds and match funding from county and local councils, tourist bodies, attractions such as the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall, the National Trust, Britan-nia Royal Naval College and the ports (21 public and private partners). The funds identified helped support a new partnership that aimed to develop and extend the number of cruise ship visits to ports within the region. At the time of writing the partnership still exists, albeit with over 30 partners and considerably less support funding in place.