Three cruise ships due to arrive with 6,500 passengers

A massive late-summer tourism boost is on the cards for Cork today with three cruise liners, carrying 6,500 passengers, scheduled to arrive in the harbour.

The largest liner, MSC Magnifica, is due to arrive first, berthing at the Cobh Cruise Terminal at 7.30am, with more than 3,500 on board.

She will be followed by the AIDAcara, due to berth at the Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth at 8.30am.