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Cunard has extended the suspension of its cruise sailings until November due to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\nCunard has extended the suspension of its cruise sailings until November due to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n
Simon Palethorpe, the president of the luxury British line, said the ability for people to move \u201cfreely and safely across borders remains seemingly some way in the distance\u201d.<\/p>\n
All sailings have been cancelled for its ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria up to November 1, and for Queen Elizabeth up to November 23.<\/p>\n
Cunard had previously cancelled trips up to the end of July.<\/p>\n
Mr Palethorpe said the firm needs to \u201cbetter understand the implications Covid-19 will have on board our ships\u201d and will only resume operations when it has developed enhanced health and safety regimes approved by \u201cthe most trusted and informed sources\u201d.<\/p>\n
He added the company is working with bodies such as Public Health England and its equivalent in the US \u201cto review every aspect of a holiday with us\u201d.<\/p>\n
Customers with affected bookings will automatically receive credit for a future sailing worth 125% of the cost of their original trip.<\/p>\n
Those who request a cash refund are being warned it will take up to 60 days to process payments.<\/p>\n
Southampton-based Carnival UK last month announced plans to cut 450 jobs across Cunard and its other cruise line, P&O Cruises, to \u201censure the future sustainability\u201d of the business.<\/p>\n