Southampton has welcomed a new cruise ship to its port.

Silversea Cruises' Silver Moon made a transit call as part of its voyage to Reykjavik.

The ship is the fourth vessel to make a maiden call at Southampton this year. 

It followed in the footsteps of AIDAcosma, Celebrity Beyond, and Enchanted Princess. 

The luxury cruise ship can accomodate up to 596 passengers.

It boasts eight dining areas and a culinary programme offering destination-based gastronomic experiences called Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.).

To encourage customers' safe return to sailing after the Covid-19 pandemic, all guests and crew must be vaccinated. 

This weekend it will be a busy one, according to Associated British Ports.

There will be five cruise ships arriving on Saturday and four on Sunday.

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