P&O Cruises has apologised to customers after a 14-night cruise had to be cancelled due to 'operational reasons'. 

Many passengers due to depart on a two week voyage on P&O's largest ship, have told of their disappointment after being contacted to say their voyage would not be going ahead. 

A P&O spokesperson said: "Arvia’s 14-night Spain, France and Italy itinerary departing August 30, 2026, has been cancelled.

"Arvia will now offer two new seven-night Norwegian Fjords itineraries, which will go on sale on June 04, 2025.

"On occasion, it is necessary to change an itinerary from what was previously published."

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They added: "We are sorry this change has impacted a small number of our guests and we will liaise with them to discuss this change.

"For any bookings on this cruise we will refund any money paid to the original payment method within 14 working days.

"As a gesture of goodwill, affected guests will receive £50 per person future on-board spending money when they book a new cruise by 30 June 2025."