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Virgin Voyages cancels next Australia cruise season
Virgin Voyages won’t be returning down under next winter for a second season of Australia cruises.
It doesn’t expect a quick end to the conflict amid increased tensions across the Red Sea region.
“Based on the regional and government advice we have received, we remain very concerned about potential escalations in the Red Sea over the next 12 months,” the cruise line says.
It means it will scrap Resilient Lady’s late 2024 and early 2025 repositioning voyages between Europe and Australia and a second sailing season in Australia.
The situation ‘puts unacceptable risks for safe passage through the region for our Sailors, crew and vessel.’
“As a result, we have been left with no choice but to cancel our 2024/25 voyage season plans for Resilient Lady.”
Instead, Resilient Lady will now complete its Mediterranean season on October 20, 2024.
From there, the ship will sail to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a new Caribbean season offering 7, 8, 10 and 11-night voyages.
It will visit St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Colombia, and Dominica.
“We are currently working through options to return to Australia and the Asia Pacific region once regional repositioning opportunities become more tenable.”
“Virgin Voyages was embraced by the Australia and New Zealand markets with a warm welcome and celebrated an extremely successful inaugural season,” Virgin added.
“These adjustments are happening now in order to minimise potential future disruption to our passengers’ holiday plans.”
Impacted customers have the option to rebook another voyage or opt for a full refund.
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