The Port of Dover welcomed Coral Princess for the first time yesterday before she set sail last night bound for New York and a 55-night around-the-world cruise – part of a 107-day round trip grand voyage from Auckland.
Hundreds of thousands of cruise guests from across the globe travel via Dover each year and Sonia Limbrick, the port’s Head of Cruise, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the wonderful Coral Princess to Dover today for her debut visit; it’s certainly a sight to remember seeing her take pride of place on our Waterfront.
“As a world-class cruise port situated next to a stunning new marina and the dramatic views of the White Cliffs and Castle, it is no wonder that we are the port of choice in England for flagship, once in a lifetime cruises sailing across the world.
“With plans for further growth and expansion, we can’t wait to welcome even more extraordinary calls like this in the future.”
Princess president John Padgett said: “Our thanks go to the Port of Dover for providing our guests with a fantastic experience. It’s a great partnership and we look forward to returning next year.”
Passengers were treated to exclusive entertainment in the cruise terminal, with a local storyteller giving a fun and interactive behind-the-scenes account of Dover’s history and heritage throughout the day.