Cunard has cancelled five cruises by the ship Queen Victoria until June 5.

The ship is currently based in Barbados ahead of work in dry dock.

A company spokesperson said: “Ahead of her scheduled return to sailing, Queen Victoria is currently located in Barbados.

“She will be staying in the Caribbean for longer than planned before her dry-dock and will now return to full service on 5 June 2022 with her existing itineraries from this date.

“Guests booked on the affected cancelled voyages will be offered a full refund or future cruise credit worth 110% of the standard deposit terms, and 100% of any additional monies paid.”