Around 2,000 passengers due to sail on the Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York have had their voyage cancelled because of a technical issue. The Cunard flagship arrived at the port on Saturday and was scheduled to depart on Sunday.
A spokesperson for Cunard said: 'Due to a technical issue which needs to be resolved prior to sailing, the voyage can no longer go ahead and has been cancelled.' The company confirmed that all affected guests will receive a full refund and a future cruise credit worth 20% of the amount paid.
The Queen Mary 2 is the only ocean liner currently offering a regular transatlantic service between Southampton and New York. It typically completes at least one crossing per month from April to November, with each voyage lasting about seven days.
