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The ship sailed from Southampton to Belfast on a Titanic
themed cruise which commemorated those who lost their lives on that fateful
journey.
The 43,537 ton ship stood tall in Liverpool docks and all
1,386 cabins were filled with passengers looking forward to visiting the
Liverpool Maritime Museum which is home to a Titanic memorial.
The ship then moved on to venture the very waters of the
Atlantic Ocean in which Titanic sank 100 years previous.
The ship called at Halifax in Canada and New York which the
original voyage should have visited. Aboard the ship guests took part in
memorial services, visited exhibitions and learned all about the history of
Titanic.
Passenger aboard Fred.Olsen’s Balmoral, Mary Thwaite, 62
said: “The cruise was really insightful. Although such a tragic story, I have
always been fascinated with Titanic, so it was interesting to learn and
experience what life was like back in those early days. We were able to pay
tribute to the brave passengers and crew aboard the ship by throwing a reef
into the water and taking part in a memorial service.”
“The cruise really opened my eyes to what happened that day
and it is something I will certainly not forget for as long as I live.”
The cruise company have also announced that its other liner
the Boudicca will also return to the city to operate a turnaround service, once
the government gives the nod for ships to begin and end their journeys in
Liverpool.
The Ocean Countess looks set to be the first vessel to offer
a turnaround service in Liverpool in late May this year, making it the first
voyage in 40 years to offer sailings to and from the city.
cc photo by daveparker on flickr
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