Alderney welcomes passengers onboard Danish adventure ship

A group of 127 travel media and agents were onboard

A Danish adventure ship specialising in Arctic, Antarctic and Southern Ocean expedition cruises sailed into Alderney on Saturday.

The 104m (341ft) Ocean Albatros was carrying 127 travel media and agents from around the world.

States member Boyd Kelly said the visit was proposed by Bruno Kay-Mouat of Alderney Shipping and Channel Seaways.

He said it was a "marvellous opportunity" to showcase part of the island.

The ship was welcomed by Caroline Gauvain of Visit Alderney, Mr Kelly and the Alderney Wildlife Trust.

The ship sailed from Portsmouth to Alderney

Visit Alderney said those onboard experienced train rides on the Channel Islands' only working railway as well as walking and wildlife tours.

It said the owners had specifically requested the walk and train journey as part of their focus on the island's wildlife and natural history.

"I am grateful to Bruno Kay-Mouat for proposing this visit," Mr Kelly said.

"To the staff and volunteers of the Alderney Wildlife Trust, the volunteers of the Alderney Railway for facilitating the train journeys, as well as the harbour staff and the tourism officer for their support."