9th Jun 2020 10:44
(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC on Tuesday said luxury cruise line Cunard will be extending its pause in operations due to the lingering impact of Covid-19.
Sailings on Cunard ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria set to depart up to and including November 1 have been cancelled, along with all departures for the Queen Elizabeth up to and including November 23.
Guests booked on cancelled voyages will automatically receive a 125% future cruise credit to be redeemed against any new booking made before the end of 2021.
Simon Palethorpe, president at Cunard, said: "With many differing restrictions across countries, people's ability to move freely and safely across borders remains seemingly someway in the distance. For Cunard, where we celebrate having a truly international mix of guests and sail all over the world, this becomes particularly impactful. We also need to better understand the implications Covid-19 will have on board our ships. We are therefore working, at the highest level possible, with government bodies, including the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention the CDC - and Public Health England, as well as the industry collective body - CLIA - and other expert medical professionals to review every aspect of a holiday with us."
He added: "We will only return to service when we have a comprehensive restart protocol with the stamps of approval and accreditation from the most trusted and informed sources."
Shares in Southampton-headquartered Carnival were 1.4% lower at 1,551.00 pence in London on Tuesday morning.
By Anna Farley; [email protected]
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