Summer Liner Visits.....

Saga Ruby

Well if they was ever a time to catch the liner visits to Cobh then next week would be it. Four liners in five days makes this a most opportune time to view some of these magnificent ocean going vessels. 

MV Minerva

Next Wednesday, 25th July, the first of these, the Saga Ruby returns for the second time this year. This is a lovely liner with classic lines and harks back to a golden age of liner travel. She will be carrying 670 passengers who will alight at the Cobh Cruise Terminal and make their way the short distance to the town centre. 

This will be followed by the MV Minerva on Thurs 26th July. This has a passenger compliment of 352 clients and makes it the smallest of the four. 

MV Artania

The next day, Friday 27th, the MV Artania docks. This is a much bigger ship and will be carrying 1,260 passengers. She is over 750 feet in length which makes her almost the same size as Titanic. Ironcially, she weighs almost the same aswell, at 44,000 tonnes. 

Mein Schiff

Finally, on Sunday, the Mein Schiff arrives into port. She is instantly recognisable with her decorative writing emblazoned on the ship's hull, This is bigger again at 76,500 tonnes and with an overall length of 850 feet. Of the four, she carries the most passengers with 2,681 passengers. 

The Promenade

There will be plenty of activity in the town for the passengers to enjoy. The Cobh Chamber have organised a 'Summer Swing' concert in the 'Prom.' This Summer swing session features a traditional Kentucky bluegrass band that do, indeed, hail from the USA. The 'Velvet Blue' band are a contemporary bluegrass band who are accompanied by sixteen American Hoe Downers Clog dancers.  To add to the carnival atmosphere there will also be stalls in the Promenade on Sunday afternoon, selling their wares. So if you do fancy visiting Cobh to catch the Liners next weekend is the best time! 

We are currently doing some great Summer accommodation packages. Have a look at our Special Offers for more details.

For a schedule of remaining Liner visits have a look at Port of Cork.