Norwegian Bliss

[Grahambythesea]

Does anyone know why Bliss keeps coming into Portland Port, often staying for a couple of weeks. I live overlooking the port and Weymouth Bay where upto 10 cruise ships are regularly moored, mostly Cunard and P & O. Bliss has also been there for several months but is the only ship that comes in regularly for more than a night or two. The Marella fleet are the other regular visitors but only for a day or so then back out into the bay or further along the coast to Devon.

Why?

[HuliHuli]

Most likely to take on provisions and/or fuel, but then leave to avoid paying daily port fees.

[FreestyleNovice]

Most likely what HuliHuli said.

 

Joy did the same in Manilla, PH. Saw a lot of private ambulances on FB to and from the ship when they were embarking crew. Could have been Covid proof transfers from crew hotel to ship or any normal sick crew or Covid symptoms being disembarked. I recall one post of those ambulances stating the captain had to go a shore for a optician visit so it really could be anything.

[Grahambythesea]

She is spending a lot longer in port than just taking on supplies or crew.