The Emerald Princess is the latest spectacular cruise liner to be seen on the River Mersey today (Monday).
Operated by Princess Cruises, the vessel carries 1,200 crew and 3,080 guests and will be at the cruise terminal until around 6pm today. The Emerald Princess is currently sailing on a 12-night British Isles cruise sailing round trip from Southampton, which departed on July 20.
The voyage includes stops at the Channel Islands, Ireland, Scotland, and Le Havre, before returning to Southampton on August 1.
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The ship originally launched from the Italian shipyard Fincantieri Monfalcone on June 1, 2006. She was christened on May 13, 2007 in Greece. Princess Emerald first began offering 12-day Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises in 2007, however she was then re-positioned in Fort Lauderdale in autumn to sail through the Caribbean. It has 19 decks and 1,539 passenger cabins.
Onboard guests can enjoy an array of activities including shops, art galleries and auctions, a casino, theatre, pools and a nightclub. There is also a huge range of restaurants. Princess Cruises said: "Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch.
"Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more."
People will never get bored on the ship either as entertainment includes "movies under the stars", music and dancing, "festivals of the world" and cocktail nights. There is also entertainment for children from three up to teenage age.
If you miss the ship today, it will be back in Liverpool again on August 30, September 23 and October 7 as part of her British Isles itineraries.
Trips on the Emerald Princess start from its lowest "no frills" fare of £499 per person and you can find out more information here.
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