Cruise activity on the River Mersey has been cancelled and will not restart for months as the industry battles the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Cruise Liverpool said no vessels will call at the terminal until at least June due to Covid-19 having a direct impact on operations.
On Wednesday, Angie Redhead, head of Liverpool’s cruise terminal operations, said most lines are pausing operations, meaning calls at the city will be cancelled.
She said the terminal was meant to welcome more than 100 vessels this year.
The statement from Ms Redhead said: “We are in unprecedented times, and coronavirus is having a direct impact on operations here at Cruise Liverpool.
“The majority of cruise lines are pausing their operations by either 30 or 60 days, laying over their vessels with just a skeleton crew on board.”
The post said the suspension of activity will potentially affect up to 12 scheduled cruise calls to Liverpool - in March, April and May.
Ms Redhead added: “This suspension means there will be no cruise activity on the River Mersey, which is extremely disappointing as we were looking forward to welcoming more than 100 vessels this year.
“However, we fully support the decision made, and will continue to work closely with the cruise industry.
“We hope to return to normal cruise operations as soon as possible.”
