Albatros

Today is the day after a Bank Holiday in the Islands and as is normal a glorious sunny day, after the previous dull and dismal one, a fine welcome for the Albatros of the German Line Phoenix Reisen. With under a 1,000, mostly German guests on board she arrived this morning for a full day visit to Guernsey. She left Bremerhaven on Friday night and her last port of call was Torbay on the South coast of England.

Originally entering service in 1973 she was refurbished in 2004 but looks so different from the larger "resort" liners favoured in current years. The tenders also look more traditional as some of the last ones of the day return guests ready for the departure to Honfleur.

Not too far for the tender ride today with the Albatros anchored just outside the harbour. The scene takes on more of a summer look with the French ferry, Victor Hugo, now running most days from the Normandy coast. Unfortunately the eastern arm of St Peter Port harbour with its portacabins is not as attractive as it could be.