(With extra pictures) This weekend two large cruise ships visited Rotterdam. Both were docked at the Wilhelminapier; a tight fit.

In heavy rain the Royal Princess arrived in Rotterdam on Saturday 10 May on its maiden trip. It docked at the Wilhelminapier next to the MS Rotterdam. The Rotterdam was practically positioned against the Erasmus Bridge to give the Royal Princess as much room at the quay as possible.

Later that day, the Royal Princess departed for the Norwegian fjords.

SWZ Maritime editor Hugo Dill was in Rotterdam and took the pictures accompanying this news post. Please click the pop-out link at the bottom right of the album below (the little squares) to view the pictures in their proper dimensions.