Hurtigruten has cancelled a string of expedition cruises including ex-UK voyages this summer due to international travel restrictions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
This Sunday’s Norwegian fjords and Arctic sailing out of Dover has been pulled, as have two British Isles voyages which were scheduled to depart on July 4 and July 18 on Maud (pictured).
The expedition cruise specialist updated its website to say the sailings had been cancelled.
General manager Anthony Daniels said: “We understand this latest news will disappoint guests who were looking forward to exploring the British Isles onboard Maud this July.
“Delivering exceptional expeditions is at the very heart of Hurtigruten Expeditions and the current travel restrictions directly impacts our itineraries which means we are unable to offer the Hurtigruten Expeditions experience guests know and love.
“We look forward to welcoming guests on board Maud in the future.”
Affected passengers can rebook cruises for later in the season or ask for a full refund, Daniels added.
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