John

It was a sight never before seen at the Port of Wilmington. P & O Cruises' Aurora - the largest cruise ship ever to dock there - set anchor early this morning. Her arrival and that of her 18-hundred passengers and 900 crew was greeted with great fanfare.

The Mayor gave the Captain the key to the city, and the Captain gave the mayor a port director commemorative plaque. All touted the benefits of landing in the port of Wilmington as opposed to the traditional New York landing for this cruise.

During their 23-night cruise, the passengers on the 7-year-old ship can enjoy three pools, numerous bars and restaurants, theaters and even a spa and fitness center.

On today's schedule, half headed to historic Philadelphia - the others to tax-free-shopping at the Christiana Mall.

(Action News and 6abc)

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John

Past cruises:
Apr 03 Norwegian Sun - W Caribbean
May 04 Norwegian Dream - Mediterranean
Nov 05 Radiance of the Seas - E Caribbean
Nov 05 Radiance of the Seas - W Caribbean
Oct 06 P&O Arcadia - Spirit of the Caribbean
May 07 Fred Olsen Braemar - Dutch Weekend
Oct 07 Norwegian Gem - Shakedown
Oct 07 Vision of the Seas - Mexican Riviera
Nov 07 Monarch of the Seas - Baja Cruise
July 08 Queen Elizabeth 2 -Holland & Belgium
Nov 08 P&O Artemis - Panama Canal

Seranade of the Seas - Alaska Cruise Cruising in: 142 day(s), 17 hour(s), 26 minute(s)