A Southampton-based cruise ship's final departure from the city is delayed due to bad weather. 

Celebrity Silhouette was due to embark on her last voyage from Southampton on Sunday as she heads for Ponta Delgada in Portugal. 

But now the cruise operator has said the departure will be delayed due to weather conditions in Lisbon where she is currently docked. 

Silhouette has been based in Southampton since 2018 and has carried 199,164 guests from the city, chartering 230,000 nautical miles. 

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A spokesperson for Celebrity said: "Celebrity Silhouette’s scheduled arrival into Southampton on Sunday 22nd October will be delayed due to inclement weather in Lisbon during the current itinerary.

"We are working with impacted guests directly."

A new departure time has not been confirmed yet. 

The ship will be making way for Celebrity Apex following its final voyage from Southampton.

Celebrity's Edge Series ship which will be based in the city from May 2024.