ONE of the biggest cruise ships in the world is among five currently anchored off Bournemouth beach.

Allure of the Seas is one of four Royal Caribbean ships which can be viewed from the Dorset coast.

Three more of the company's impressive ships - Anthem of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas - are among the group.

The fifth is P&O's Aurora.

Many different cruise ships have come and gone during lockdown and have become a tourist attraction.

They include MV Ventura, Cunard's Queen Victoria and P&O's Arcadia. 

Boat tours are taking place to allow people to get a close-up view of the huge ships.

Cruise ships are currently at anchor around the world as coronavirus restrictions rule out a return to business.