THE EUROPA ARRIVES IN THE SOUND

A surprise cruise visitor in the Sound today and the luxury German vessel the Europa with 400 passengers and 275 crew on board, and anchored near RFA Lyme Bay.

The luxury German cruise ship was guided inside the breakwater by the Plymouth pilot boat

Glen Gardner of Destination Plymouth, said: “It’s wonderful to welcome Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Europa today in Plymouth. An unexpected call due to the weather not allowing Europa into a scheduled port call. This is another demonstration of the city’s ability to host cruise ships at the last minute, ” he said.

Tender boats at the ready to be met by city representatives, volunteer cruise ambassadors, and shore handlers at the Barbican Landing Stage