An unspecified technical problem has forced Queen Mary 2 to cancel a trans-Atlantic voyage from Southampton to New York that was due to depart on 23 April and the return crossing back to the UK that had been scheduled to follow the westbound voyage.

The ship, which is the flagship of Carnival group member Cunard, remains in Southampton, where the repairs are being carried out.

The ship was scheduled to depart from New York on 30 April for a seven night voyage to the UK port.