The Cruise Liner Balmoral left Southampton yesterday 8th April, re-tracing Titanics voyage. The liner will carry relatives of some of the more than 1500 people who died aboard the Titanic nearly 100 years ago. The Titanic Memorial Cruise, carrying the same numer of passengers - not including crew - will commemorate the 100th anniversary for the sinking of the White Star Liner. The MS Balmoral will follow the same route as the Titanic - though the Balmoral had to leave 2 days earlier than the Titanic did because it is a small and slower vessel. The organisers are trying to recreate the onboard experience - minus the disaster - including the food and a live band playing music from the era. Our very own Dr Michael Martin author and creator of the Titanic Trail is one of the lecturers onboard.THE BALMORAL WAS DUE TO ARRIVE IN COBH AT 1pm. HOWEVER, WE HAVE LEARNED THAT DUE TO BAD WEATHER IT HAS BEEN DELAYED AND IS NOW NOT EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN COBH UNTIL 6pm TONIGHT MONDAY 9th APRIL.
A small number of rooms are still available at the Commodore Hotel today (including sea view, see the liner cruise past your bedroom window). CLICK HERE
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