Miketap

She tried to leave 101 berth without tug assistance, was caught by the wind and her stern quarter hit the quay. A tug was summoned and she was put back on the berth. After inspection, eventually left four hours late at 21.00.

Mike

Owing to worsening weather and sea conditions, and following the earlier helivac, the Boudicca will be further delayed arriving into Southampton, and is now not due to arrive until very late night today, 06 February , or the small hours of tomorrow morning, 07 February.

Since trying to disembark existing guests and embark joining guests at such an hour is impractical, we will now retain existing guests on board overnight, and embark cruise D1402, In Search of the Northern Lights tomorrow, 07 February.

We are currently attempting to contact as many guests due to join D1402 as possible by phone, SMS or email, and apologise should you receive duplicate calls. Guests who are able to delay their arrival are asked to check-in at the Ocean Cruise Terminal, Berth 46, Dock Gate 4, Friday 07 February between 0930 and 1100hrs. Guests will receive a 1 night refund of their cruise holiday via their on board cabin account with any residual being refunded post cruise.

The port of Bodo will be removed from the itinerary as a consequence of the delay. Anyone with pre-booked tours for Bodo will be refunded on board.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sincerely regret any disappointment or inconvenience caused as a result of the delay, caused jointly by the emergency helivac and poor weather conditions.