Cruise Ships Passing through Greenock

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:31 pm

Looks familiar! Apart from calling at Greenock last year, she is the former Artemis of P&O Cruises and before that, Royal Princess of Princess Cruises. She has been at Greenock in their livery as well.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:44 pm

Four cruise ships due into Greenock this incoming week:-

Tuesday 12th June ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) in from Belfast out to Invergordon
Wednesday 13th June ORIANA (69,153grt, 2,231pax) in from Southampton out to Portree
Thursday 14th June MEIN SCHIFF 3 (99,300grt, 2,500pax) in from Belfast out to Holyhead
Friday 15th June NAUTICA (30,277grt, 824pax) in from Belfast out to Liverpool

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:42 pm

Royal Princess kicked off this weeks proceedings on a rather dull and overcast morning which subsided into a dreichy rainy morning,lets hope it clears up for our visitors!Cheers Williemac

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:56 am

What a beautiful morning to greet Oriana today!I was surprised to see she required the assistance of Ayton Cross and Svitzer Milford to cant and berth,the last one Ican remember needing that was the Black Prince! No matter,the main thing is she made it.Cheers Williemac

Post by **alasdairmac** » Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:07 pm

Oriana doesn’t have azipods and so not as manoeuvrable as newer cruise ships. I’ve been on her big sister Aurora a few times and she too has needed tug assistance.

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williemac · Post by **williemac** » Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:28 pm

Thanks for that,Alisdair must cost them a few bob in a season.cheers Williemac

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:25 pm

Mein Schiff 3 sailed this evening for Holyhead taken from Helensburgh.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 3:52 pm

Nice shots Paul,I meant to get her arriving however I think she was trying to outrun the weather and came in about 4 a.m.! I did manage to get Nautica though,she came in while it was still dry,though a wee bit misty.
Cheers Williemac

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:14 pm

Nice clear and sharp Williemac, always enjoy your photos, you are in a good position there.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 1:45 pm

Another week of good pics, thanks to Williemac and Paul for posting.

A quiet week coming up, just one visitor:-
Saturday 23rd June ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) in from Belfast out to Invergordon.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:46 am

Another quiet week – again just one ship in:-

Today 26th June BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS (90,090grt, 2,501pax) in from Invergordon then out to Dublin.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:03 pm

A rather apt name emphasising the brilliance of the weather.I thought I would try a slightly different approach as this is her second visit.Hope you like it.Cheers Williemac

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:27 pm

Yet another quiet week - the ever-faithful ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) returns on Friday 6th July, again in from Belfast out to Invergordon.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:16 pm

Small cruise ship Gann of 1982 vintage,Norwegian flag came in yesterday afternoon,apparently staying overnight till 9.30pm.Unusual in appearance,nonetheless everybody was having a party at the stern as she came in,good on them!!Cheers Williemac

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:58 pm

Ex- Hurtigruten's NARVIK
Built 1982 Mekaniske Verksted, Aker Trondelag A/S, Trondheim.

Owned by a private school in Stavanger for educating students to be sailors. Privately funded it arranges cruises for passengers during the school holidays. (From Google)

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:36 pm

Thanks for that Paul,very interesting.Cheers Williemac

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:19 pm

Cruise ship Columbus in for G.O.T. this morning and MSC Malin lying at anchor, taken from Helensburgh.

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:57 pm

P&O's old Arcadia, i.e. the one immediately before the current one of that name. Then Ocean Village and in Australia, P&O's Pacific Pearl.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:25 pm

Busier week coming up:-

Tuesday 17th July – AZAMARA JOURNEY (30,277grt, 676pax) in from Belfast out to Kirkwall
Wednesday 18th July – ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) in from Belfast out to Invergordon
Friday 20th July – CRYSTAL SERENITY (68,870grt, 1,070pax) in from Belfast out to Dundee
Saturday 21st July – QUEEN ELIZABETH (90,900grt, 2,172pax) in from Killybegs out to Belfast

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:36 pm

Amadea(BHS-91-29008) Pax604 strictly speaking not passing through Greenock,unless it came down the M8.Never the less I thought it merited a mention as it headed for the Holy Loch.The morning started off wet then cleared,leaving an attractive misty atmosphere with low cloud.Cheers Williemac

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:24 pm

Today's genuine contender for passing through Greenock was Azamara Journey,originally R6 of the defunct Renaissance fleet.Thankfully she appeared bang on schedule and apart from a brief drizzle the weather held.
Cheers Williemac

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:17 pm

Sadly the weather people got it right and it was a drab and dreich morning that greeted Crystal Serenity today.However it cleared sufficiently to get some fotos,and that's what matters.Cheers Williemac

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:30 pm

Only one visitor to Greenock this coming week:-
Tuesday 21st July – BLACK WATCH (28,613grt, 539pax) in from Tobermory out to Liverpool

Coming into Holy Loch:-
Sunday 29th July - ARTANIA (44,500grt, 1,200pax) in from Stornoway out to Belfast

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:50 pm

Crystal Serenity outwards at 21.00hrs. this evening Dundee bound with Waverley inwards, taken from East Bay, Helensburgh.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:33 pm

Excellent pics Paul, perfect example of old and new – 57 years to be exact……

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:12 pm

Following her sister Victoria earlier this year Queen Elizabeth came in this morning.Weather was ideal,overcast but calm and vis.was excellent.Cheers Williemac

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:35 pm

Timing change for Tuesday. Black Watch is now coming in at 8.00am and sails at 4.30pm.

On Sunday, Artania has again decided that GOT is a better option to the Holy Loch. She arrives at 9.00am and sails at 10.00pm.

Arthur Sales

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:15 pm

Artania is now due in at GOT at 8.00am. No change to 10.00pm sailing time.

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:04 am

Fred Olsen's Black Watch at Greenock this morning.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:26 pm

With thanks to Clydesider for up to date info much appreciated.Black Watch arrived on schedule,looking very yacht like in comparison to the modern cruise ship,lang may her lum reek!Cheers Williemac

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:30 pm

I lost my internet connection as I was posting pics.Here are the missing pics.Cheers Williemac

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:28 pm

Very nice williemac nice size and nice lines. they would get a good view from the Argyll Flyer.

Post by **alasdairmac** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:46 pm

Nice shots williemac. I’ve cruised on her sister Boudicca and in my book they look like cruise liners are meant to - not like the modern trend of bland featureless hotel blocks welded on top of a barge.

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Allan · Post by **Allan** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:20 pm

Four vessels in this week, three of them not new this year:-

Today - ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) in from Belfast out to Invergordon
Wed 1st Aug - BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS (90,090grt 2,501pax) in from Invergordon, out to Dublin
Thu 2nd Aug - MARINA (66,084grt, 1,252pax)in from Ullapool out to Belfast
Fri 3rd Aug - MEIN SCHIFF 3 (99,300grt, 2,501pax) in from Belfast out to Belfast

riverman · Post by **riverman** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:12 pm

Royal Princess sailing this evening for Invergordan.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:52 pm

Fairly murky morning for poor Marina inbound this morning.Cheers Williemac

Calum McCulloch · Post by **Calum McCulloch** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:38 pm

: Columbus

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:18 pm

Another five vessels this week:-

Thursday 9th August – ORIANA (69,153grt, 2,231pax) in from Torshavn (Faroe Islands) out to
Southampton
Friday 10th August – ROTTERDAM (59,855grt, 1,404pax) in from Dublin out to Portree
Friday 10th August – VIKING SKY (47,842grt, 930pax) in from Oban out to Belfast
Saturday 11th August – ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) in from Belfast out to Invergordon
Sunday 12th August – OCEAN MAJESTY (10,417grt, 621pax) in from Dublin out to Belfast

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:35 pm

Ocean Majesty now expected at GOT at 12.30pm on Sunday 12 August.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:21 pm

Rotterdam and Viking Sky arrived on schedule,just to add to the mix,the coaster Sea Hunter skirted round and proceeded upriver.Here is a few shots recording their way in.Cheers Williemac
P.S. Thanks Arthur for the latest update,they are very helpful

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:26 pm

Part two of the sequence,I thought I better not push my luck!Williemac

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:25 pm

The classic old cruise ship Ocean Majesty made her way in today,sadly the weather was diabolical,rain and low cloud making for a dreich outlook for the punters.However,for us onlookers it was brightened up by her meeting Waverley and Tidespring on her way in.Cheers Williemac

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:56 pm

Excellent pics Willie, as you say “classic” cruise ship (the kind I would like to go on) – and the
“coming together” (figuratively speaking!) of her and PS WAVERLEY – very nice.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:57 pm

Nothing happening this week relating to Greenock – we have SAGA PEARL 2 spending the day in Campbeltown Tuesday 14th August – in from Bristol, out to Scrabster.

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:51 pm

Just as well. I've seen the weather for the week on Countryfile and it's largely rubbish!

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:09 pm

Agreed, Arthur - Temptation is to say “Summer’s over” but we’re only at mid-August, so let’s hope……..!

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:45 pm

Some activity this incoming week:-

Monday 20th August AIDA AURA (42,289 grt, 1,300pax) in from Belfast, out to Invergordon.
Wednesday 22nd August ROYAL PRINCESS (139,000grt, 4,610pax) in from Dublin, out to Belfast.
Saturday 25th August MEIN SCHIFF 3 (99,300grt, 2,500pax) in from Invergordon, out to Belfast.

williemac · Post by **williemac** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:19 pm

Some shots of Aida Aura making her way in this morning,some low cloud to give a bit of atmosphere,Cheers Williemac

clydesider · Post by **clydesider** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:09 pm

It looks as if someone missed the boat tonight! After Mein Schiff 3 left GOT, one of her tenders had to be lowered and possibly went back to collect the German visitor(s).

davidwat · Post by **davidwat** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:35 pm

Have heard them talking about late passengers before on my radio scanner, Arthur. The pilot asked Estuary Control if it was possible for the passengers to be put onboard via the pilot boat, and the answer was a straightforward "NO". 'Ealf an safety, mate!

Many years ago, 1975 to be precise, a stowaway was found on my ship after we had loaded in Tampa. The stowaway was a black US female and my next port was Durban, South Africa! By phone I got the Tampa agents to get the authorities in Fort Lauderdale, where I would pass the next morning, to arrange for the immigration people to come out to the Fairway Buoy in the pilot boat, meet me there, and take the stowaway back ashore. Whilst this was expensive, it was not going to be nearly as much hassle as it would have been in Durban in the haydays of Appartheid!

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