Round-the-world cruise passengers who have spent up to £680,000 on three-year trip still haven't left Belfast
Passengers on a round-the-world cruise that was due to set sail from Belfast in January 2023 are still waiting to leave.
The Viking Sun was scheduled to depart on a 141-day voyage, with stops in the Caribbean, South America, Antarctica, Asia and the Mediterranean. But the ship is still berthed in Belfast, and passengers have been told that the departure date has been delayed until April 2023.
Some passengers have spent up to £680,000 on the trip, and they are now facing the prospect of having to cancel their plans or pay extra for flights to join the ship at a later date.
Viking Cruises has apologised for the delay and said that it is working to resolve the issue.
The company said in a statement: "We understand that this is a frustrating situation for our guests, and we are doing everything we can to get them on their way as soon as possible. We are working closely with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue and will provide updates as soon as we have them."
The delay is the latest in a series of problems for Viking Cruises.
In recent months, the company has been forced to cancel or delay several cruises due to Covid-19 outbreaks and other operational issues.
Here is what we know so far about the Viking Sun delay:
- The ship was scheduled to depart from Belfast on January 21, 2023.
- The departure date has been delayed until April 2023.
- Viking Cruises has apologised for the delay and said that it is working to resolve the issue.
- Some passengers have spent up to £680,000 on the trip.
- Passengers are facing the prospect of having to cancel their plans or pay extra for flights to join the ship at a later date.
We will continue to update this story as we learn more.
In the meantime, passengers who are affected by the delay should contact Viking Cruises for more information.
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