P&O Cruises Australia, which is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, said that in line with its period review of the situation it has decided a six-week extension to the pause of its operations to 17 September, 2021.

“The extended pause is being applied as the cruise industry continues to work with relevant government authorities to establish a pathway for the restart of cruising in Australia,” the company said in a statement.

P&O Cruises Australia has a fleet of three ships that are all transfers from sister company Princess Cruises. Pacific Encounter (photo) has recently completed dry docking in Singapore, where it was renamed from Star Princess and adapted for the service of the Australian company.