Cruise ship tourist season kicks off in Jersey

Twelve different cruise boats expected to visit Jersey over the summer while 76 cruise trips are scheduled in Guernsey. Credit: Ports of Jersey

The first cruise ship of the year arrives in Jersey today (Friday 21 April).

126 passengers on The National Geographic Resolution will dock in St Aubin's Bay for a stop-off.

The ship will then continue onto Guernsey before heading to the UK and Dublin.

12 different cruise boats are expected to visit Jersey over the summer, while 76 cruise trips are scheduled to visit Guernsey.

The season runs until early October.

Alderney will also be visited by ten ships - with around five cruises set to head to Sark and Herm.