Black Prince drops anchor in Greencastle 18.06.07

The Black Prince cruise liner sailed into Greencastle yesterday bringing with it 300 tourists and more than a touch of style.
	Boasting three bars, three restaurants, two swimming pools, casino and a crew of 200, the 11,000 tonne vessel, anchored for 12 hours just off the local harbour, while its guests undertook a number of excursions in the local area.
Two tender vessels ferried them ashore, where a number of local coach operators awaited to take them on scenic tours of Inishowen, the Walls of Derry and a number of other places of local interest. It was the last day of a three-week cruise for the Black Prince and her guests that took in La Rochelle and St. Malo in France, the Channel Islands and Ireland including Kinsale and Killybegs. Most of the passengers were members of the National Trust For Scotland though the tour was also open to the general public.

Cruise manager, Roger Pollen, told InishowenNews.com that Greencastle was the 'perfect' stopover. "It was very scenic sailing into Greencastle this morning. It's a lovely setting and there is a good deep channel for anchoring. It's convenient for the passengers too because the tenders don't have too far to go to
bring them ashore and back to the ship," said Mr. Pollen, who is originally from Downpatrick, Co. Down. After its 12-hour visit to the peninsula, the Black Prince owned by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, raised anchor at 8pm for the last leg of its journey to Greenock, Scotland.
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