A spokesperson for P&O Cruises added: ‘P&O Cruises works with global, national and regional public health authorities on approved and proven protocols across our ships in order to protect the health and wellbeing of all on board.
P&O Iona arrives in Southampton, Hampshire, Southampton, UK - 16 May 2021] Taking place during the half-term school break, it’s thought there are a large number of families on board.
A passenger on the ship told Sky News people are ‘dropping like flies’ and a ‘large number’ of guests and staff have fallen unwell, though the precise extent of the outbreak could not be confirmed.
P&O Cruises said any guests who experienced symptoms on the Iona and weren’t able to take part in ‘shore activities’ would be fully refunded.
P&O's Iona is the largest cruise ship built for the UK market and can hold 5200 passengers and 1800 crew, she is 344m in length.
