Manx captain returns to Island

Monday, 15 July 2013 00:00

The captain of a cruise ship which visited Manx waters this weekend says the Island is a good port of call for visiting liners.

Carl Smith, who is originally from Peel, is the only Manx captain of a cruise ship in the world.

The Azamara Quest was in Douglas Bay for the day on Saturday having travelled from Iceland.

Passengers and crew had the chance to get off and explore the Island - a Manx menu was also served to guests in the evening.

Captain Smith told us why the Isle of Man featured on the itinerary:

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