It started with the visit of AIDA Cara on Thursday. What a lousy day! It was more reminiscent of a storm in the middle of January than a midsummer's day. Howling, gale-force, easterly winds and lashing rain. The rain didn't stop for almost 36 hours. It was a non-stop downpour. Even if you got a spin somewhere, by the time you had got out of the car and made the front door of your destination you'd be soaked to the skin. It was so disappointing for most of the 1,100 passengers, most of whom didn't venture off the ship. What a pity! Hopefully, the weather will be better the next time she calls. The Aida Cara is a regular visitor and she is quite recognisable with 'smiley face' painted on the bow.
By Friday the wind had somewhat abated but it was still drizzling. The Ocean Countess arrived in Cobh two days early. She was due in on Sunday but its Captain decided to run through the storm and get to port early. Its 800 passengers were certainly glad but were taking no further chances and as a result there was a run on sea-sickness tablets in the local Pharmacies.
At least by Saturday when the Marina arrived into port the weather was starting to come around. The rain had stopped by early morning and by late afternoon there was a hint of blue in the sky. Its about time we got a return to some proper Summer weather. Thankfully, most of its 1,300 passengers were able to get off and wander around the town!
Check out the Port of Cork's website here for a full schedule of remaining liner visits.
We've also some great value accommodation packages available if you want to plan a visit to Cobh to coincide with the visit of one of these ships, read more.....
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