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Angela Saurine, National Travel Reporter, from News Limited Nework discusses with News.com.au about the inability of Australia to find a much needed replacement ship.
THOUSANDS of Australians have had their travel plans ruined after a replacement ship could not be found for the MV Athena this summer.
Classic International Cruises Australia went into voluntary administration last week after three ships, including MV Athena, were impounded overseas over unpaid debts and crew wages.
Administrator Lawler Partners had tried to find another ship to operate 20 cruises operating from Fremantle in Western Australia and Adelaide in South Australia over coming months.
But it was unsuccessful and announced today the cruises would be cancelled.
More than 5,000 passengers had booked on the ship and it is believed most had paid deposits of 40 per cent.
Consumer Protection Western Australia said people who booked through a licensed travel agency should contact them first to determine whether the funds have been transferred to the cruise company.
Read more: news.com.au
