WEST Cork’s cruise tourism season began with the people of Castletownbere turning out to welcome a stylish expedition ship on its maiden voyage.
It was the first ever visit of a cruise ship to Castletownbere.
The Southern Star got to go aboard the ship for a tour of its facilities and spoke to head of expeditions, John Kirkwood, about the beauty of visiting Castletownbere and the welcome they received.
Read more in this week's Southern Star – in shops and online via our ePaper from Thursday, June 15th.
