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Cruiseliners Take Shelter Off The Isle Of Wight At Sandown Bay

Three cruise liners have been taking refuge off the Isle of Wight, at Sandown Bay. The Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Discovery have been moored off the Island in recent days. [caption id="attachment_1295770" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Ships moored in Sandown Bay[/caption] The vessels, which normally house thousands of passengers, are currently out of service due to the coronavirus pandemic. The largest of the fleet is the Explorer, which boasts ten restaurants and underwent a multimillion pounds renovation in 2018. [caption id="attachment_1295768" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Marella Explorer. (c) Marine Traffic. Dietmar Reichert[/caption] Isle of Wight Radio understands the boats - which have no passengers on board - haven't had any berths to dock at due to coronavirus. [caption id="attachment_1295767" align="aligncenter" width="640"] (c) Marine Traffic. Pascal Bredel[/caption] The Marella Explorer 2 has this now made voyage southwards of the Island.

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