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Cunard replaces summer/fall cruises with short UK sailings on one ship

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Queen Elizabeth’s new deployment means the ship's summer Mediterranean fly-cruises and all other departures through Oct. 11 are canceled
Cunard plans to offer new all-UK voyages open to British travelers from Southampton this summer.

They'll operate on Queen Elizabeth, with more details to come later this month. Departures on Queen Victoria are canceled through Aug. 27 and on Queen Mary 2 through Nov. 12.

And Queen Elizabeth’s new deployment means the ship's summer Mediterranean fly-cruise season and all other departures through Oct. 11 are canceled. 

Staycations

'With the UK government confirming that domestic travel is close on the horizon, we are introducing a series of exciting, shorter duration holidays for Brits looking for the perfect staycation in Cunard luxury this summer,' Cunard President Simon Palethorpe said.

'However, with international travel restrictions still in place, we unfortunately need to cancel a number of departures.'

125% future cruise credit

Impacted travelers will automatically receive a 125% future cruise credit. It may be redeemed for any new booking made by the end of 2021, for any cruise on sale at time of booking. Alternatively, a full refund is available.