P&O Cruises is again extending Australia cruise cancellations for a further six weeks to 29 October.
It will impact sailing on Pacific Explorer, Pacific Dawn and Pacific Aria.
In addition it will also cancel Pacific Adventure’s inaugural cruise from Singapore to Sydney.
Extending the pause was necessary with much still to do before the industry can resume safely.
"We will continue to use this time to liaise with authorities, public health experts and others in the industry to develop enhanced public health measures for when the time is right to resume sailing," said P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell.
"This is by far the most challenging time the travel sector has ever experienced. However, like so many of our loyal guests and partners, we look forward to better times ahead when we can cruise again."
Guests with affected bookings will be contacted soon and will have the option of a full refund or bonus onboard credit if they take a future cruise credit.
Travel agent commissions are protected on all bookings for cancelled cruises paid in full.
In New Zealand, P&O Cruises will return for a new season of sailings out of Auckland in 2021.
by Ray Montgomery, Asia Pacific editor
