Key Aspects: P&O Cruises’ Arvia and MSC Cruises’ MSC Preziosa and MSC Virtuosa will all arrive in Southampton, UK, earlier than planned due to Storm Austen. The three ships will all arrive late Thursday evening, October 22, instead of on Friday and, in the case of MSC Virtuosa, Saturday, as originally planned. Alerts have already been issued for the southern UK and coastal areas for strong wind gusts up to 50-70 miles per hour on Friday, October 23. Thousands of cruise guests on three ships have now had their itineraries altered as they head for Southampton, UK ahead of Stor...
Storm Austen Forces Three Cruise Ships Into Southampton Early
HALO Newsroom
Oct 22, 2026 • 12 hours ago
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