Thousands of people soaked up the last of the day's sun as they picnicked at Pilot Bay and waved farewell to the cruise ships.
Michelle Wise and a group of about 15 of her family and friends had set up camp with tables, chairs and a large spread of food.
The group often picnicked at Pilot Bay in summer but had seen the advertisements encouraging people to come down to the beach to see off the three cruise ships that were in port yesterday - the Dawn Princess, Oosterdam and Silver Whisper.
Mrs Wise had been enticed down by the beautiful weather and the boats.
"It's great," she said.