World’s largest cruise-liner set to visit Cobh next year

THE world’s largest cruise- liner will visit Ireland three times next year but only Cobh’s terminal in Cork will be big enough for it.

World’s largest cruise-liner set to visit Cobh next year

Port of Cork officials confirmed yesterday that they are about to embark on a major €600,000 dredging project, as part of a wider €3 million extension of the Cobh Cruise Terminal, to host the huge five-star liner, The Independence of the Seas.

With a capacity for 3,800 guests, measuring 334 metres and weighing an incredible 145,000 tonnes, it will be the world’s largest cruise ship once launched.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited