P&O Cruises and Meyer Werft are in talks regarding the completion of the 185,000 gross ton newbuilding Iona, after the German shipbuilder last week said work on the ship would not proceed as planned because of the coronavirus outbreak.
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said in a statement: “We are working with the team at the shipyard to see exactly how this will impact upon Iona’s delivery.”
“We are all so sorry for the disappointment this will cause to everyone and particularly those guests who had booked Iona’s maiden voyage.”
All guests with a holiday booked up to and including May 15 this year will automatically receive a future cruise credit of 125%.
“Thank you to all our guests who have taken advantage of the future cruise credits and re-booked with us – we really appreciate the loyalty they have shown and we cannot wait to welcome them back on board,” Ludlow stated.
