As the coronavirus pandemic swept through the world, cruising came to a halt. Avid cruisers are itching to get back onto the water again, and one UK man is monetizing this gap in the market.
While cruising is banned, large ships stay empty and anchored in their respective harbours. Paul Derham, a former deputy captain for P&O Cruises, now runs two local ferries in Mudeford, in England’s Dorset region, according to CNN. And now he runs his ghost ship tours too.
Passengers can marvel at their favourite cruise ships.
Derham takes visitors on a ferry for a water-based tour of the famous cruise ships moored in the English Channel from the southwest coast of the UK. Tours last around two and a half hours and takes customers up to 50 metres from the ships while Derham shares his expert knowledge of the vessel.
Some of the ships cruise fanatics can see up close are the Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, as well as the Carnival Valor and Cunard ships including Queen Mary 2.
‘They look spectacular, because even when they’re in the ports of call, like Southampton or wherever, you can’t get that close to a ship, with a good view,’ Derham told CNN.
Image credit: Facebook/Mudeford Ferry
