The cruise ship 'Black Prince' made an impressive sight last Thursday when she steamed up the Milford Haven waterway to her berth at Pembroke Port.
Of the three visits this season by cruise ships to the Haven, the Fred Olsen Line's 'Black Prince' with an overall length of 145 metres and a gross tonnage of 11,209 is the largest. She is currently on charter to National Trust, Scotland, for a British Isles cruise.
Nearly 500 passengers disembarked during the morning at Pembroke Port for visits to the National Botanic Garden, Colby House Gardens, Ramsey Island and St. David's, transported by six local coaches. Throughout the day a shuttle bus operated between the port and Pembroke Dock for use by the ship's passengers and crew.
Milford Haven Port Authority chief executive, Ted Sangster, observed: "The visit of 'Black Prince' was blessed by good weather and the feedback from passengers as they mingled in the quayside craft tent indicated they had an enjoyable and well organised day.
"This is the third visit by a cruise ship and the indications are that the performances of all involved have been excellent. Such visits embrace all of the port's marine facilities which involves port control, pilotage, tug facilities and handling vessels at the quayside."
Ted Sangster concluded: "The quayside atmosphere was very relaxed aided by the presence of Pembrokeshire Craft Makers and Milford Haven Town Band. In August, we face another challenge with the visit of the 'Astor' and 500 German visitors."