The Dublin Docklands Development Authority has appointed River Cruise Ireland Limited as operator for the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship. The ship began its 2006 Summer sailing programme recently when it departed Dublin for Ostend.

It will continue to function as a maritime museum when in dock and will also offer corporate entertainment opportunities both in dock and at sea. Day sailings will also be a big feature in this year’s schedule, offering the less committed and the younger sailor alike the chance to experience life on board a tall ship.

River Cruise Ireland Limited is a new Irish company established by Mr James Campbell, a native of Tralee, County Kerry, who has extensive experience in the yacht charter market in the US, where he operates a corporate yachting and cruise company based in Florida.

With its home berth at Dublin City Moorings, the Jeanie Johnston will be under the direction of Captain Michael Coleman who has spent many years with the ship.

More information about the Jeanie Johnston is available at www.jeaniejohnston.ie