The first of almost 150 cruise ships due to visit Lerwick this season arrived in the Shetland port on Thursday.
The 930-passenger Viking Venus was greeted on the quayside by an all new meet-and-greet team.
A record 147 cruise ships are scheduled, with 21 maiden calls, bringing more than 100,000 passengers to Lerwick.
Six cruise ships will call during a visit by 38 sailing vessels in the Tall Ships Races on July 26-29, with three ships on one of the days.
Lerwick Port Authority cruise and marketing manager Melanie Henderson said: “Having a meet-and-greet team back on duty to welcome passengers, and the sheer number of bookings, show how far we have come since the Covid pandemic.
“The team has a huge input on passenger satisfaction and encouraging repeat business from cruise lines.
“It means that the islands’ tourism network can look forward to its busiest cruise season yet, coinciding with another visit by the fleet of the Tall Ships Races, making for a great season.
“With strong bookings right through to 2026, the sector will continue to make a significant contribution to Shetland’s economy.”
Picture credit: Shetland Flyer Aerial Media.