ONE of the biggest cruise ships in the world is among five currently anchored off Bournemouth beach.

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Allure of the Seas. Picture by Graham Wiffen

Allure of the Seas is one of four Royal Caribbean ships which can be viewed from the Dorset coast.

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Allure of the Seas. Picture by Graham Wiffen

Three more of the company's impressive ships - Anthem of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas - are among the group.

The fifth is P&O's Aurora.

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Allure of the Seas. Picture by Graham Wiffen

PICTURED: Cruise ships have been seen off Bournemouth beach throughout the summer

Many different cruise ships have come and gone during lockdown and have become a tourist attraction.

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Picture: Camera Club member Simon Treasure Photography

They include MV Ventura, Cunard's Queen Victoria and P&O's Arcadia. 

Boat tours are taking place to allow people to get a close-up view of the huge ships.

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Picture: Camera Club member Simon Treasure Photography

Cruise ships are currently at anchor around the world as coronavirus restrictions rule out a return to business.