Three cruise liners are due to arrive in Liverpool this week, one for the very first time.
Today (Tuesday) the giant Emerald Princess is at the cruise terminal from around 8am to 6pm. The vessel is stopping over in Liverpool as part of a 12-day round trip around the British Isles from Southampton. The destinations also include Guernsey, Ireland, Scotland, and Le Havre in France.
The ship has 19 decks, 1,539 passenger cabins and 1,200 crew members. 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.