MSC Opera

The MSC Opera arrived this afternoon on one of her frequent summer visits, on her way from IJmuiden in the Netherlands to Vigo and then Lisbon. IJmuiden is at the head of the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam, the name means "mouth of the IJ". With the strong afternoon sun on another hot day the tenders operate from the shady side of the liner.

MSC Opera did not depart until early evening so although she arrived just after midday at the anchorage her guests had the opportunity for a long half day visit to to the Island. On a idyllic summer's afternoon the islets which lie off the north coast of Herm are clearly visible. Know locally as the "humps" they are home to wildlife such as grey seals and razorbills which can be viewed on the rib rides which operate from St Peter Port.