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Piracy fears force cancellation of luxury cruises
Tuesday, 08 Oct, 2009
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The Yachts of Seabourn has cancelled plans to cruise in the Indian Ocean in winter 2010-11 due to fears of piracy.
The luxury line’s president and CEO Pam Conover said that while the shore-side destinations remain safe for visitors, the high seas routes between them are currently vulnerable to incidents of piracy that have not been adequately controlled.
Describing the decision as “regrettable,” she said: “It makes me sad to have to cancel these cruises.
“I personally loved touring Kenya’s game parks and the islands of the Seychelles, Madagascar and Zanzibar are lovely and exotic destinations where we sincerely had hoped to be able to take our guests.
“We look forward to a time when the sea routes are controlled enough for us to cruise there for a season.”
Te ship Seabourn Legend will instead sail in the Caribbean at the end of its summer 2010 Mediterranean season.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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