First cruise ship of season sails into Harwich

The first cruise ship of the season has arrived in Harwich this morning, with around 2,250 passengers onboard.

Shops in Harwich and Dovercourt have opened up as part of a special welcome for the visitors.

As well as the passengers, more than 1,000 crew members are also onboard the Costa Luminosa.

Passengers are getting the chance to go on organised excursions and explore the area- a valuable boost to tourism in Essex.