Nineteen Irish travelers faced disappointment as P&O Cruises abruptly canceled their adult-only Aurora cruise to Zeebrugge just 24 hours before departure from Southampton. Celebrating a milestone birthday, one passenger and their 18 friends were left scrambling for alternatives, incurring non-refundable costs for childcare, pet care, and beauty appointments. The group criticized P&O's offer of a 20% discount on future cruises as insufficient, demanding fair compensation for their unexpected expenses. P&O Cruises apologized for the cancellation, citing delays in the ship's refit.