P&O passengers fume as 35-night Ventura dream cruise is axed | UK | News | EUROtoday

The much-anticipated long-haul voyage set to embark on January 4, 2027, has met an unlucky destiny—a cancellation sparked by what the cruise line phrases “operational reasons.”

This information comes on the heels of a 14-night jaunt aboard sister vessel Iona, deliberate for August 30, 2026, being lately lower from the schedule.

Earlier incidents noticed discontent amongst travellers following a BBC report revealing that prospects lashed out at P&O Cruises for discontinuing two autumn sailings aboard the Iona in October 2025 for sudden retrofitting.

Those excursions, meant to go away from Southampton, have been struck off the checklist because the cruise operator highlighted crucial maintenance operations.

Customers affected have been introduced with full reimbursements, coupled with further onboard credit score geared toward encouraging them to rearrange one other vacation, studies the Mirror.

Nevertheless, many patrons felt the compensation fell quick, notably upon realising that comparable journeys on various dates attracted vital surcharges.

Addressing these impacted by the newest Ventura cancellation, P&O stated of their communiqué:.

“Due to operational reasons, we’re sorry to inform you that your cruise, departing 4 January 2027, is no longer going ahead.

“We perceive this information is disappointing and want to apologise for the inconvenience this may increasingly trigger.

“To ensure you don’t miss out on a fantastic holiday experience, we have automatically moved your booking to a different sailing, G701, on board Iona.”

Disgruntled travellers have stormed Facebook to precise their dismay and disappointment after a sudden itinerary alteration, with many lamenting the cancellation of their eagerly anticipated journey.

A consultant for P&O Cruises knowledgeable the Echo:.

“On occasion, it is necessary to change an itinerary from the one previously published and we are very sorry that Ventura’s 35-night Caribbean itinerary departing January 04 2027, has been cancelled.

“Where potential, we’re happy to supply affected visitors to switch to Iona’s comparable Caribbean crusing throughout the identical dates.

“Ventura will now offer three new itineraries, which go on sale on June 04, 2025.”