A FAMILIAR face graced Greenock's waterfront on Saturday as another colossal cruise ship visited the area. 

TUI cruises vessel Mein Schiff 3 brought more than 2,500 passengers to Inverclyde's shores when she berthed at the ocean terminal.

The 15-deck ship stopped off amid a 10-day cruise of Great Britain and Orkney before heading on to Belfast. 

(Image: Alex Craig)

It was the sixth time the near-300m-long ship has visited Greenock this sailing season, with her last coming almost a month ago on July 11. 

Greenock's next visitor will be the gigantic Jewel of the Seas, which is set to arrive tomorrow morning.