"Ventura" and "Monarch" Meet in Vigo, the Latter on Its First Stop

Two cruise ships have coincided today at the port of Vigo. First, the ship "Ventura" (116,017 GT) arrived from Southampton on its way to Lisbon with an expedition of 3,074 passengers and 1,160 crew members. Eleven buses departed to carry out the excursions booked on board to places of interest such as Santiago de Compostela, Cambados, Bayona la Real, and a panoramic tour of the city and surroundings of Vigo. Hundreds of others preferred to wander "in great animation in the city and the port area," coinciding with the ship "Monarch" (73,937 GT), reports Alfredo Campos Brandón.

The second ship, which made its first stop in Vigo, arrived at 09:00 from Lisbon on its way to Bilbao, with 900 passengers and 820 crew members. There was a ceremonial event on board by the authorities, with the exchange of plaques and other gifts. Twelve buses departed to carry out excursions to the aforementioned places. The consignments were handled by the delegations of Pérez y Cía. and Bergé Marítima, respectively.

The ship "Monarch" is the former "Monarch of the Seas", now aged

It has been a very lively day at the port of Vigo

The megaship "Ventura", seen from the starboard side

It is a regular visitor to the port of Vigo since it entered service

Seen in all its length from port side, during the maneuver to leave the Vigo estuary

Photos: Alfredo Campos Brandón (alfysumundonaval.com)