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| Coronavirus: Cunard ends its three world cruises | Coronavirus: Cunard ends its three world cruises |
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| Cunard has ended its three round-the-world voyages in response to the coronavirus pandemic. | Cunard has ended its three round-the-world voyages in response to the coronavirus pandemic. |
| Passengers from its three ships are being flown home and the ships will sail back to Southampton empty. | |
| Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth are sailing back from Australia, and Queen Victoria will return from Florida. | |
| Other lines which use Southampton, including Princess Cruises, Saga and Fred Olsen, have already cancelled all cruises. | Other lines which use Southampton, including Princess Cruises, Saga and Fred Olsen, have already cancelled all cruises. |
| The Southampton-based cruise line, which is part of the Carnival group, said the decision had been taken "in light of the Covid-19 situation and the increasing restrictions imposed on global travel". | |
| In a statement on its website, the firm said: "We sincerely apologise for these changes at such short notice and thank guests for their understanding during this unprecedented situation." | In a statement on its website, the firm said: "We sincerely apologise for these changes at such short notice and thank guests for their understanding during this unprecedented situation." |
| Both Cunard and P&O Cruises said new cruises have been suspended until April 11, 2020. | |
| P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: "Having reviewed all of our ship operations and industry recommendations, we will bring our ships back to Southampton." | |
| Both cruise firms said passengers affected were being contacted regarding their voyage and their options. | |
| On Thursday the government advised against cruise ship travel for people aged over 70, and those with pre-existing health conditions. | On Thursday the government advised against cruise ship travel for people aged over 70, and those with pre-existing health conditions. |
| Brittany Ferries has also cancelled a number of its services in response to the pandemic. | Brittany Ferries has also cancelled a number of its services in response to the pandemic. |