After a very wet and misty day on the Islands whilst the mainland was experiencing the warmest day of the year, the sun eventually came out late this afternoon providing a tranquil end to the day in and around the harbour, St. Mary’s.

MV Van Gough visits Islands - Mon 24 April

The cruise ship MV Van Gough visited the Islands today and is pictured anchored in ‘the roads’ dwarfing the two hills of Samson in the background.
The passengers were spending the day ashore on St. Mary’s and on Tresco, visiting the Abbey Gardens, part of a four day cruise which included tours of the Monet Water Gardens in France and the Eden Project, Cornwall.

A photo of Scillonian III passing by the cruise ship illustrates the comparitive size of the two vessels.

About MV Van Gough
The 15,402 tonne Dutch vessel is 512ft in length and carries 795 people including a crew of 250.
The luxury cruise liner boasts a cinema, show lounges, fitness centre, 5 bars, restaraunts, boutique, hair salon, medical centre, library, night club, sauna and swimming pool !.

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