(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC on Thursday said its Cunard unit will offer UK customers a series of domestic voyages this summer.
The Florida, US-based travel leisure company said sailings will be from Cunard's home port of Southampton and will be in UK coastal waters.
These new UK staycation voyages will replace a number of international sailings that will be cancelled due to the current environment. Cunard's flexible booking terms will be applicable for these voyages, Carnival noted.
"With the UK government confirming that domestic travel is close on the horizon, we are introducing a series of exciting, shorter duration holidays for British residents looking for the perfect staycation in Cunard luxury this summer," said Simon Palethorpe, president of Cunard.
"However, with international travel restrictions still in place, we unfortunately need to cancel a number of departures," added Palethorpe.
The company cancelled sailings on Queen Victoria up to and including August 27, Queen Elizabeth's departures up to and including October 11, and Queen Mary 2's departures up to and including November 12.
FTSE 250-listed Carnival shares were trading 0.2% lower in London on Friday morning at 1,659.00 pence each.
By Evelina Grecenko; evelinagrecenko@alliancenews.com
Copyright 2021 Alliance News Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Carnival (CCL)