REG-Carnival PLC: P&O Cruises AU Extends Pause Until Mid-Jan. 2022

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22/09/2021 07:05

P&O Cruises Australia Extends Cruising Pause Until Mid-January 2022

SYDNEY, Sept. 21, 2021 -- P&O Cruises Australia today extended its pause in
operations for cruises departing from Sydney and Brisbane by a further month
until mid January next year to give guests greater confidence in planning
their Christmas and New Year holidays because of the uncertainty around the
return of cruising.

The voluntary pause will apply to cruises scheduled to depart from 18
December, 2021 through to 14 January, 2022 (for Brisbane) and 18 January, 2022
(for Sydney).

P&O Cruises Australia also confirmed it was cancelling its Melbourne summer
season, which was no longer feasible to deliver because of the latest
extension.

"We recognise this is disappointing for our guests who were looking forward to
cruising with friends and family over Christmas and New Year, however, we
wanted to make this announcement as early as possible to ensure they could
plan with certainty for the holiday period," P&O Cruises Australia President
Sture Myrmell said.

"I would like to once again thank our guests for their loyalty and support. 
We look forward to the day when we can welcome guests back onboard to
celebrate these special events on the holiday calendar."

P&O Cruises Australia recently announced its intention to resume domestic
operations with cruises for fully vaccinated guests and crew.

"Governments have made it very clear that vaccination thresholds are the key
to ending lockdowns, border restrictions and, ultimately, re-opening
Australia. And part of returning to normal society is ensuring that the more
than one million Australians who choose a cruise holiday each year have the
opportunity to do so again," Mr Myrmell said.

"Unfortunately, we are not yet clear on the requirements from governments and
public health authorities for a phased return of domestic cruising but we
remain hopeful these conversations will gather pace now there is real momentum
around society re-opening."

Guests whose bookings have been affected will be notified of the pause and
options available either directly or via their appointed travel agent.

Guests can track the progress of their future cruise credit or refund request
via the tracking tool found on P&O's website at www.pocruises.com.au.

CONTACT: Lyndsey Gordon, P&O Cruises Australia, M: 0468 521 799, E:
lyndsey.gordon@pocruises.com.au



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