The city's harbour is currently bustling with tourists, with two cruise ships arriving earlier this morning.

And between them, Golden Princess and Noordam have brought nearly four thousand passengers to the region today.

The Golden Princess (right) and the Noordam in port today. Photos: Bruce Barnard.

The larger of the two ships – the white-hulled Golden Princess – can carry 2600 passengers as well as 1100 crew.

While alongside her, The Holland America line's Noordam can accommodate 1916 passengers, plus a crew of 800.

The 286m-long Noordam is scheduled to depart at 5.45pm today, while The 290m Golden Princess is expected to leave this evening at 7pm.

Other cruise ships expected this week are the Dawn Princess on Wednesday, and the Pacific Pearl on Friday.