Catamaran
This catamaran is seen here departing from the Port of Ibiza Town, Balearic Islands, Spain, on 24/07/2024.
In the distance, high up, are the walls of the Castell d’Eivissa – Ibiza Castle – an iconic landmark that stands atop the Dalt Vila, the historic Old Town of Ibiza. This imposing medieval fortress is an assortment of numerous buildings that span centuries (including the Moorish-era Tower of Homage, the 8th century Almudaina Moorish keep, the former governor’s home and the 18th century infantry barracks), reflecting the island’s strategic importance and the influence of various civilizations that have ruled over the region. Its origins can be traced back to the 7th century BC when the Phoenicians settled in Ibiza. Recognising the strategic significance of the elevated site, they constructed a fortified settlement to protect themselves from potential threats. Over time, the Phoenicians were succeeded by the Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines, each leaving their marks on the fortress. For more details please see www.historyhit.com/locations/ibiza-castle-castell-deivissa/. The Parador de Ibiza, a 66 bedroom hotel has been built atop and is due to be open in the early part of 2025. To the right of this can be seen Catedral de Santa Maria de la Neu de Vila d'Eivissa. The white building to the right is Ajuntament d'Eivissa, the Town Hall.
This photo was taken from the port side of P&O Cruises - MV Britannia - IMO: 9614036. 'We' would arrive by 12:00 hrs. Britannia had departed from Cádiz, Spain, on 22/07/2024, where Britannia had arrived earlier in the morning. Next stop, Palma de Mallorca, another of the Balearic Islands, on 26/07/2024 after bobbing around in the Med. for a day!
MV Britannia was completed on 26/02/2015 by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy. She was laid down on 15/05/2013, launched on 14/02/2014 and Christened by the late HRH Queen Elizabeth II, on 10/03/2015 with her maiden voyage on the 14/03/2015. She is from the Royal Class of cruise ships and is British registered in Southampton. She has a GTW of 143,730, has seventeen decks of which fourteen are passenger accessible giving a maximum passenger capacity of 3,647 and 1,398 crew. She is powered by Wärtsilä 12V46F x 2 & Wärtsilä 14V46F x 2 & propulsion electric motors - 2 x VEM Sachsenwerk GMBH and is capable of 21.9 knots and a cruising speed of around 19 knots.
MV Britannia had departed from Ocean Cruise Terminal, Southampton, on a hot 19/07/2024, for a lovely 14-night Western Mediterranean Cruise; Southampton - Cádiz, Spain - Ibiza Town, Balearic Islands, Spain - Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain - Alicante, Spain - Cartagena, Spain - Gibraltar - Southampton. © Peter Steel 2024.
Catamaran
This catamaran is seen here departing from the Port of Ibiza Town, Balearic Islands, Spain, on 24/07/2024.
In the distance, high up, are the walls of the Castell d’Eivissa – Ibiza Castle – an iconic landmark that stands atop the Dalt Vila, the historic Old Town of Ibiza. This imposing medieval fortress is an assortment of numerous buildings that span centuries (including the Moorish-era Tower of Homage, the 8th century Almudaina Moorish keep, the former governor’s home and the 18th century infantry barracks), reflecting the island’s strategic importance and the influence of various civilizations that have ruled over the region. Its origins can be traced back to the 7th century BC when the Phoenicians settled in Ibiza. Recognising the strategic significance of the elevated site, they constructed a fortified settlement to protect themselves from potential threats. Over time, the Phoenicians were succeeded by the Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines, each leaving their marks on the fortress. For more details please see www.historyhit.com/locations/ibiza-castle-castell-deivissa/. The Parador de Ibiza, a 66 bedroom hotel has been built atop and is due to be open in the early part of 2025. To the right of this can be seen Catedral de Santa Maria de la Neu de Vila d'Eivissa. The white building to the right is Ajuntament d'Eivissa, the Town Hall.
This photo was taken from the port side of P&O Cruises - MV Britannia - IMO: 9614036. 'We' would arrive by 12:00 hrs. Britannia had departed from Cádiz, Spain, on 22/07/2024, where Britannia had arrived earlier in the morning. Next stop, Palma de Mallorca, another of the Balearic Islands, on 26/07/2024 after bobbing around in the Med. for a day!
MV Britannia was completed on 26/02/2015 by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy. She was laid down on 15/05/2013, launched on 14/02/2014 and Christened by the late HRH Queen Elizabeth II, on 10/03/2015 with her maiden voyage on the 14/03/2015. She is from the Royal Class of cruise ships and is British registered in Southampton. She has a GTW of 143,730, has seventeen decks of which fourteen are passenger accessible giving a maximum passenger capacity of 3,647 and 1,398 crew. She is powered by Wärtsilä 12V46F x 2 & Wärtsilä 14V46F x 2 & propulsion electric motors - 2 x VEM Sachsenwerk GMBH and is capable of 21.9 knots and a cruising speed of around 19 knots.
MV Britannia had departed from Ocean Cruise Terminal, Southampton, on a hot 19/07/2024, for a lovely 14-night Western Mediterranean Cruise; Southampton - Cádiz, Spain - Ibiza Town, Balearic Islands, Spain - Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain - Alicante, Spain - Cartagena, Spain - Gibraltar - Southampton. © Peter Steel 2024.