Passengers have vented their fury on-line after a two-week New Zealand cruise was thrown into turmoil when the ship was rejected by border management.
The cruise by P & O Cruises UK needed to change the itinerary on the final minute to a visit to Tasmania.
A spokesman for the corporate advised 9News the cruise left Sydney on Monday and was headed for a hull cleansing off the Bay of Lots however the climate didn’t enable it to occur.
“We apologise that the itinerary has needed to be amended,” the spokesman advised the publication.
New Zealand’s strict border management meant the ship wasn’t allowed into the nation’s waters with out the hull being cleaned.
“A change within the forecast circumstances made it too harmful for divers, and subsequently we’re unable to realize clearance to enter New Zealand,” the spokesman continued.
“In lieu of crusing round New Zealand, Pacific Journey is on her method to Tasmania, and we hope visitors will take pleasure in their time in Hobart, Port Arthur and Eden.”
P & O Cruises UK claimed visitors have been notified earlier than embarking on the cruise that there may very well be “vital adjustments to the itinerary” on account of New Zealand’s biosecurity necessities. Friends have been provided extra compensation in gentle, though the corporate didn’t specify what that compensation was.
Aussies vented on social media with one individual declaring they wished a “full refund” and to “get off this boat”.
“That is only a turd coated in gold glitter. My husband has requested ET carry him dwelling,” one individual wrote.
“Actually I simply wish to return dwelling,” one other mentioned.
P & O Cruises is at the moment additionally within the headlines for threatening to fireplace and rehire greater than 900 UK-based crew except they settle for wage cuts and extra versatile working preparations.
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