P&O Cruises
cancels all cruises until early 2021 but looks forward to setting
'sail for a new beginning'
SOUTHAMPTON, England,
Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- P&O Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation &
plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today confirmed an extension
to its pause in operations, with all sailings cancelled until early
2021.
All Caribbean cruises are
cancelled until the end of January
2021 and all cruises from and to Southampton are cancelled through February as
well as Arcadia and Aurora, which have already been cancelled
through to the end of their spring world cruises. Further details
of the specific sailings and dates are highlighted on the company's
website www.pocruises.com
P&O Cruises president Paul
Ludlow said:
"With evolving restrictions on travel from the UK, unfortunately
it is necessary to cancel these itineraries.
"These further cancellations vary according to ship as well as
complexity and length of itineraries, advice and guidance regarding
ports of call and current air availability for fly/cruises.
"We are continuing to monitor the overall situation closely and
will certainly reintroduce cruises should the opportunity arise and
it is feasible to do so."
Ludlow confirmed that the company is working with several of the
"most brilliant minds in science as well as government at the
highest level" on the approved and enhanced health protocols, which
will be in place once the company resumes sailing.
He continued: "Whilst adherence to the protocols on board and
ongoing vigilance will be critical, this will always be coupled
with providing the well-deserved and memorable holidays for which
we are known, with all the standout moments on board and
experiences on shore. This is what we have always done and will
continue to do."
Ludlow concluded on an optimistic note saying: "We cannot wait
for restrictions to ease, borders to open and for us to once again
be able to set sail for a new beginning."
All guests with bookings on a cancelled cruise will be notified
and will automatically receive an enhanced 125% Future Cruise
Credit or alternatively a 100% refund by filling out a web
form.
For a specific link to the cancelled cruises please go to
https://www.pocruises.com/travel-health-advisories/frequently-asked-questions#paused-cruises
For more information or to book, call
P&O Cruises on 03453 555 111, go to www.pocruises.com or
visit a travel agent.
About P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises is Britain's
favourite cruise line, welcoming guests to experience the good life
and enjoy a blend of discovery, relaxation and exceptional service
catered towards British tastes. P&O Cruises fleet of
premium ships combine genuine service, a sense of occasion and
attention to detail, ensuring guests have the holiday of a
lifetime, every time.
In 2020, P&O Cruises will launch Iona. The new
LNG-powered ship, with 5,200-guest capacity, will be the largest
ship built to serve the UK market. Iona will feature
enhancements to already successful brand signature venues from the
existing fleet, as well as features newly developed for
Iona. These include a breathtaking three deck atrium in the
heart of the ship as well as SkyDome – an exclusively designed
glass dome by award-winning British engineers Eckersley
O'Callaghan. This will be a world first at sea and offer a unique
space for both relaxing in all weathers and providing
entertainment, featuring aerial performers and a wealth of live
acts.
P&O Cruises visits over 200 destinations worldwide and
offers itineraries generally ranging from two to 17 days and also
an annual world cruise. P&O Cruises sails to Australia & New
Zealand, Baltic, the British Isles, Canada, the Spain, Portugal & the Canary Islands, the
Caribbean, Central America, Dubai & the Arabian Gulf,
the Far East & Asia, the
Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, South America, the South Pacific, the United States and Western Europe.
The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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