Disney Magic Comes to Town

The magic of Disney came to Greenock today in the form of one of their Cruise ships - 'Disney Magic'.

Sadly we couldn't offer a magic start with the weather, but let's be honest, it could have rained hard and not just the light touch we experienced.

She looked great coming in and it was nice to see so many turning out for such an early start.

I expect the esplanade will be mobbed as she sails tonight.

 Passing Gourock Inbound

 Approaching Greenock

 Twin Funnels

Pure Magic

 Ship's Bridge

Screen on Display


 Berthing at the Ocean Terminal

Goofy Adds the Final Touch 

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Around the Clyde

Fortunately I had my camera as I walked Maya, and also fortunate that a RN submarine was departing.

Caught her at the Cloch.

Later in the day I went to Greenock for some shoots on the cruise ship leaving - sadly it was a bit damp and cold.

 Leisure and Defence Together

 Vanguard Class Royal Navy Submarine

 Heading to Sea

 Passing Dunoon

 Caribbean Princess Departing Greenock

  Caribbean Princess

  Caribbean Princess Outward Bound 

Container Ship Waiting to Load

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The Cruise Season Concludes - Mein Schiff 4

The cruise season is all but over for the Greenock area this year.

A few smaller vessels will be around but tonight saw the 'Mein Schiff 4' depart outbound for Liverpool.

It's been a good season with many new cruise ships coming our way and we now look forward to next year.

Then we'll have more early starts while we hope and pray for favourable weather.

I hope the visitors to the area have enjoyed their cruises and their time ashore.

 Departing the Ocean Terminal

Passengers Bid a Fond Farewell

Heading out to Sea

 Solitary Figure Bids Farewell

Into the Sunset

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'Regal Princess' Visits Greenock

The cruise ship 'Regal Princess' arrived at Greenock this morning on her maiden visit.

She arrived just before sunrise and canted off the Esplanade before berthing at the Ocean Terminal.

Her last port was Bergan and she departs this evening bound for Belfast.


Passing Gourock before Sunrise

Locals Await her Arrival 

 'Anglegarth' Assists the Berthing

 Canting

Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Cruise Ship 'Voyager' - Greenock Visit

'Voyager' arrived around 06:30 this morning and this is her first visit to Greenock having journeyed over from Belfast during the night.

She departed at 16:45 and is bound for Stornaway on the next leg of her cruise.

Couldn't manage for the early arrival but the departure time was more amenable.

 Coming off the Berth


Pulling Clear

 On Deck

 Passengers Farewell

 Beginning to Cant

 Canting

 Bow on

Completing her Cant

Passengers take in the view 

Farewell to Greenock 

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'Crystal Serenity' - Greenock Visit

Crystal Serenity arrived to some welcome sunshine this morning for her first ever visit to Greenock.

 She passed Gourock about 07:15 and made her way along the Greenock Esplanade before berthing at the Ocean Terminal.

 She departed just after 21:30 bound for Liverpool on the next stage of her cruise.

Inward Bound


Passing Greenock Esplanade


Approaching Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Departing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Lights On 

On Her Way


Bound for Sea

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Cruise Ship 'Marina' - First Greenock Visit

Another cruise ship arrives in Greenock this morning - though sadly on a very dull, grey, wet morning.

 This is the first time visit of the Oceanic Cruise vessel 'Marina' as she journeyed across from Belfast last night.

Let's hope her passengers and crew get some cheer from their time ashore today.

She is scheduled to depart at 20:00 this evening, and she will be bound for Liverpool on the next stop of her UK tour.


Arriving at Greenock Esplanade


Anglegarth Assists with Berthing

Scottish Summer Welcome

 Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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MV Horizon - Maiden Visit to Greenock

MV Horizon made her maiden visit to the River Clyde this rather damp, dank morning.

 She arrived at 06:15 having travelled from Reykjavik.

 Expectations are that she will depart about 17:30 - with her next destination as Liverpool.

The vessel was previously operated by Celebrity Cruises prior to her current owners Croisières de France.


Passing Gourock Inbound

Off Greenock Esplanade


 Croisières de France


Approaching the Greenock Ocean Terminal 

Head On

 Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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