A LUXURIOUS cruise ship made waves as she sailed into Greenock this morning.

Le Bellot is the fifth ship of operator Compagnie du Ponant’s ‘Ponant Explorers’ class of cruise ships.

Named after the famous French Arctic explorer Joseph Rene Bellot, the ship can carry over 180 passengers.

Her most notable features are an impressive underwater viewing lounge and a number of spectacular suites and public rooms.