A SOUTHAMPTON cruise firm has cancelled all voyages on two of its major ships until the middle of next year.

It was announced back in August that city-based Cunard had decided to pause all cruises until March 25, but bosses have now announced that this will be pushed back even further due to "ongoing travel constraints in place across the world".

WHAT CRUISES ARE AFFECTED?

Voyages departing Southampton on board Queen Mary 2 up to and including May 28, 2021 and on board Queen Elizabeth up to and including June 4, 2021 have all been shelved.

However, departures on Queen Victoria remain unaffected and are scheduled to resume May 17, 2021.

I WAS MEANT TO GO - CAN I GET A REFUND?

Guests who have had their voyage cancelled will automatically receive a 125% Future Cruise Credit, the firm has announced.

The 125% Future Cruise Credit can be used on any new booking made by the end of December 2021 and on any voyage available at the time of booking. Voyages are currently available through to early 2023.

However, those preferring a refund should complete the form on Cunard.com.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID?

Cunard president, Simon Palethorpe said: “Our extension to the pause in operations is the result of the ongoing restrictions on cruising in the UK and around the world and recognises the significant lead times to return to service, once those restrictions are lifted.

“We are extremely sorry for the disappointment we know this will cause. We know how much careful consideration goes into planning a holiday and apologise that our guests now have to wait a little longer to travel once again with Cunard.

“Guests are able to use their enhanced 125% Future Cruise Credit to book for later in 2021 or for one of our newly announced 2022 voyages. The tremendous response already to our 2022 voyages, put on sale just a few weeks ago, clearly demonstrates our guests are eagerly anticipating travelling again with us. We’re equally looking forward to the time when we can welcome back our guests.”