Two more cruise ships have sailed into Portland Port.

One of them is Britain’s newest cruise ship, while the other is the Disney Magic.

The brand-new Saga Cruise Line Spirit of Discovery only came into service this month and is on her inaugural cruise.

Mr Ian McQuade, General Manager (Commercial) said: "This momentous occasion is testament to the outstanding partnership we have built with Saga and represents an exciting future for us as a Port. We are proud to be a part of Saga’s first ever new build ship, twenty years after Saga cruises officially launched.’’ To ensure all the cruise visitors received a warm and memorable welcome, Spirit of Discovery was escorted into Portland Harbour by the tug, Rufus Castle, spraying its water cannons.

The Dorset Wrecks, a sea shanty group, also performed for the arrival.

As the passengers disembarked, they were given a complimentary gift from Portland Port as a keepsake; and as with all inaugural cruise calls a Portland stone plaque was presented to the Captain in commemoration of the visit.

Alongside Spirit of Discovery, the Port welcomed back the Disney Magic, a ship that always generates huge interest. This will be her fourth visit to Portland having first been called back in 2017.

The Disney Magic It is owned and operated by the Disney Cruise Line, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. She has 11 public decks, can accommodate 2,700 passengers in 875 staterooms, and has a crew of approximately 950.