| Port Vila calls canx

CARNIVAL Corporation has cancelled a number of upcoming port calls to Port Vila, following two earthquakes which hit Vanuatu earlier this week (CW yesterday).

Guests on the current P&O Cruises Australia Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter voyages will spend an extra day at sea.

Meanwhile, guests on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Luminosa will visit Mystery Island instead of Port Vila.

Carnival Corporation said guests on future voyages to Port Vila will be advised on any itinerary changes as soon more is known.

The company said it has been in contact with the disaster management effort, both in Vanuatu and Australia, in case its ships can be of assistance.

Meanwhile, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said in a statement the sector’s thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the earthquakes.

“As a key destination for cruise ships in this region, Vanuatu has a long-standing relationship with our industry and many of its people play an important role in supporting cruise operations and guests,” CLIA said.

“Cruise lines are monitoring the situation closely.”