MIAMI, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- P&O Cruises today
announced it has extended its voluntary pause in operations in
Australia and New Zealand to August
31, 2020, in response to continuing travel restrictions due
to the impact of COVID-19.
P&O Cruises President Sture
Myrmell said everyone at P&O looked forward to resuming
cruise operations as soon as it was safe to do so but it was clear
an extension to the pause was necessary while Australia and New
Zealand continue to make progress in combating
coronavirus.
"Australia and New Zealand have led the world in flattening
the COVID-19 curve, which adds to our optimism for the future.
However, we also recognise that a further extension is the prudent
and responsible course," Mr Myrmell said.
"In the confident knowledge that cruising will be back, this is
an opportunity to update our guests on the latest itinerary plans
and to thank them for their understanding and support during this
period of uncertainty. We look forward to welcoming them back
onboard our ships when it is safe to do so."
The changes in operations are:
Australia
The extended pause in operations will affect sailings on Pacific
Dawn scheduled to depart Brisbane
between June 16 – August 26, 2020. These itineraries are: W031N,
W032N, W033, W034, W035, W036, W037, W038, W039, W040, W041, W042
and W043.
Pacific Explorer's cruises from Sydney will now be paused between June 24 – August 24,
2020 and this affects: X027, X028, X029, X030, X031, X032,
X033, X034, X035 and X036.
New Zealand
Pacific Aria's scheduled cruises from Auckland will be postponed from July 4 – August 23,
2020: A036, A037, A038, A039, A040 and A041.
Compensation for cancelled cruises from May 5, 2020
Guests whose cruises have been impacted by the extended pause in
operations are eligible for a full refund or a future cruise credit
equal to the cost of their original cruise plus an onboard credit
offer.
P&O will make direct contact with guests whose cruises have
been affected to let them know of this development and apologise
for the disruption to future holiday plans.
Travel agent commission will be fully protected for bookings
paid in full as at May 4, 2020 and
those cancellations that occurred within the final payment
date.
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