Emerald Princess

April Showers, April Rain, April Wind, April Sunshine; all of these greeted the guests from the Emerald Princess when she spent the full day in Guernsey. She left Southampton on Saturday and spent yesterday in the Western Channel. Some guests I met at St Barnabas told me how sunny the weather had been there. I hope they found Market Square on their way back to the ship! This morning the sun shone on the boats in Bordeaux Harbour in the north of the Island with Emerald Princess in view on the outer anchorage.

The inclement weather in the afternoon led to a large number of guests wishing to return to the liner at the same time creating a queue that snaked its way around the Albert Pier. This is the view from St Barnabas which gives good views of St Peter Port, Castle Cornet and any visiting liners.

The strong winds are shown by the strain on the anchor as the 'Last Tender' is hosted aboard before the Emerald Princess departed at tea time for Southampton. She will home port in Southampton for the summer this year before heading for southerly climes