PASSENGERS heading to a European Christmas market from Southampton went home empty handed - after bad weather forced the ship to circle the English Channel.
More than 2,000 passengers were stuck on board as the Queen Elizabeth spent four days doing circles in the English Channel because the vessel was unable to dock at Amsterdam.
The passengers reportedly staged a “mutiny” in protest over the decision to turn back to Southampton early, and stormed the reception desk chanting “we want the captain”.
Cunard, who operates the ship, offered passengers compensation of £48 on-board spending credit despite spending £400 on tickets.
The ship was due to return in Southampton this morning but returned home last night because of engineering works.
In a tweet, passenger Jenny Meadows said: “Thanks Cunard for wasting our time, money and wrecking our honeymoon”.
Cunard said guests were able to enjoy the ship's facilities, which were open throughout the trip, adding “The captain looked at two alternative ports of call which were both unsuitable due to similar weather conditions.”
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