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A bomb hoax at Southampton's Mayflower Cruise Terminal led to the evacuation of P&O Cruises' Ventura and nearby ships, causing a slight delay but no injuries or damage, as police confirmed the threat was false and the suspect was taken into custody.
P&O Cruises and Cunard, both part of the Carnival group, have threatened to fire and rehire over 900 UK-based crew members unless they accept salary cuts and more flexible working arrangements. The affected crew, including officers on the Queen Mary 2, face dismissal in early 2024 if they do not agree to changes that could reduce their annual earnings by up to 20%. The move has drawn criticism from the union for maritime professionals, Nautilus International, and calls for the UK government to outlaw the practice of fire and rehire. This situation echoes a similar employment scandal involving P&O Ferries last year.
The P&O Cruises ship Britannia broke free from mooring lines during a severe storm in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and collided with a nearby tanker. Both vessels sustained minor damage, and guests were ordered to remain in their staterooms. Britannia anchored offshore until the weather cleared and then returned to the dock with tug assistance. No significant injuries were reported, and the ship's structure and safety were not compromised. It is unclear if the ship's itinerary will be impacted, and further assessments are needed before it can set sail again. This incident follows a series of recent cruise ship breakages caused by poor weather conditions.
Two blind passengers were asked to leave a P&O Cruises ship in May for "health and safety reasons," which they found "humiliating." The cruise company offered them a full refund after first charging them a cancellation fee. The friends said they were put in a room for two hours before being escorted off the ship in Southampton, England. P&O Cruises said the safety and wellbeing of all onboard is their priority at all times.
Two blind women were escorted off a P&O Cruises ship due to ‘health and safety’ concerns, despite the company being aware of their visual impairments at the time of booking. The incident has sparked a debate about the rights of individuals with disabilities and the responsibilities of service providers. P&O Cruises has apologized and offered a full refund for the holiday, including any travel expenses incurred.
Two blind passengers were asked to leave a P&O Cruises ship before it set sail due to "health and safety reasons," which the passengers found "humiliating." The cruise line offered them a full refund after initially charging them a cancellation fee. The incident follows a similar case in November 2022 when a blind passenger was asked to leave a Virgin Voyages cruise ship before it departed from Miami.