Carnival, P&O, Princess out

CARNIVAL Cruise Line, P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises have all confirmed they are extending their pause in cruising in Australasia through to Dec.

Both Carnival and P&O Australia are out until 02 Dec, while Princess will wait until 12 Dec.

Carnival’s pause will see Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor voyages affected, with guests and travel agents who are impacted to be contacted, as will those affected by P&O’s voyages on Pacific Adventure, Pacific Aria, Pacific Dawn and Pacific Explorer.

Princess announced yesterday it was cancelling Pacific Princess’

2021 Circle South America sailing which had been set to depart from Australia on 03 Jan, but the cruise line has now extended the cancellation to voyages aboard Majes c Princess, Regal Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess

and Sun Princess.

In response to its cancellation, P&O has extended its flexible payment and cancellation policy P&O Assurance to 31 Jan 2021.

Guests can now cancel their booking for any reason up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of departure and receive a future cruise credit to the value of the fare paid.

P&O will make contact with guests and travel agents who are affected, with travellers entitled to a full refund or bonus onboard credit if they choose a future cruise credit.

All pax on select cruises such as the Melbourne Cup itinerary can opt to move their booking to the same time next year, and will also receive bonus onboard credit.

Cancelled Princess bookings that are paid in full can accept a special higher value future cruise credit, including 100% of the value of the cruise and an additional 25% bonus future cruise credit.

Credit can be used on any voyage through to 01 May 2022, with travellers seeking a refund able to do so by CLICKING HERE.

Requests must be received by 30 Sep.