First cruise ship in almost three years docks in Melbourne

The first passenger cruise ship in almost three years has arrived in Melbourne.

Carnival Australia’s Coral Princess vessel berthed at Station Pier just after 7.30am on Thursday morning with a ‘We love Melbourne’ banner draped across it.

There were more than 2500 passengers on board.

Passenger Teresa Cameron told Neil Mitchell she was thrilled to be onboard a cruise again.

“We love to cruise. We love all the entertainment, the dancing, the enrichment talks and the peace whenever we shut the cabin door,” she said.

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