P&O Cruises has prolonged its fleet suspension once again because of the Covid-19 pandemic, this time to mid-October.

The Carnival Corp-owned brand announced on Tuesday that it is extending lay-up of its six ships to 15 October, after previously setting a date of 31 July.

"As a business, our operational focus is not 'when can we resume sailing?' but is instead 'how can we develop a comprehensive restart protocol that will keep everyone on board — our crew and guests — safe and well, and still give our guests an amazing holiday?' " P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said in a video.