| Cunard cans calls

CUNARD Line’s Queen Elizabeth has become the fourth cruise ship to cancel port calls in New Zealand to allow for underwater hull cleaning to be performed.

Queen Elizabeth’s adjusted itinerary will see her miss her call in Dunedin and her scenic sailing in Fiordland.

However, she will retain her calls in Wellington, Lyttleton, Tauranga, and the Bay of Islands.

“We are dedicated to protecting the communities we visit and we are committed to ensuring that our hull maintenance program meets the standards required,” Cunard said.