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This multi-million-pound ship anchored off the coast of the Great Orme is drawing attention.

The newly refurbished MS Hebridean Sky, formerly the Sea Explorer, is an ice-rated vessel, which has been operating as an expedition cruise ship in Antarctica and the Arctic.

Its sister vessels include MS Island Sky and Ms Caledonian Sky.

Built in Italy in 1991, the three ships share the same attributes to make three of the finest small ships in the world, according to London-based owners Noble Caledonia.

(Image: David Powell / North Wales Live)

The ship features 59 exceptionally spacious suites, with each of the eight kinds of suites features a sitting area and 14 of them a private balcony.

A Hebridean Sky representative said: “We promise there will be no organised entertainment, fancy dress, deck games or any of the usual big ship experiences.

“Instead, the atmosphere is warm and convivial and more akin to a private yacht or country hotel in which you can learn more about the wonders of nature, culture and ancient civilisations in the company of like-minded people.”