A right royal visit

The Grand Princess visited Phillip Island last Sunday, following a visit from the Regatta on January 19.

It certain was a majestic sight when the Grand Princess arrived, carrying 2692 passengers and 1059 crew.

The visitors enjoyed perfect weather, with approximately 300 passengers disembarking and joining tours of the island and its attractions, while others explored the island under their own steam.

Shuttle buses were kept busy all day, picking the passengers up from the wharf at Rhyll and transporting them into Cowes and back.

The Oceania cruise line's Regatta ship arrived on Friday January 19 with 629 passengers and 394 crew on board.

Approximately 200 passengers joined tours to local attractions organised by the ship.

Three cruise ships are due to arrive within six days in February:

Sunday February 11 - Viking Sky

Wednesday February 14 - Viking Neptune

Saturday February 17 - Seabourn Odyssey