Holland America Line cruise ship Ryndam and its passengers were given a fond farewell with the Port of Dover's tugs saluting its valued customer with water cannons as the ship departed for the last time.
This year, the Ryndam made 13 calls at Dover as part of a series of select itineraries including both Baltic and Northern European ports.
The 16 year old ship, which carries more than 1,500 passengers, is one of four in the Statendam Class, and will now join the P&O Cruises Australia fleet in 2015.
"It has been a pleasure hosting the Holland America Line vessels and passengers over the last few years and we very much hope to welcome them again soon," said Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover. "With the restoration of Cruise Terminal 1 soon to be completed, it would be great to see such a long-established line with an excellent reputation call again at this historic terminal."
