Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe SOUTHHAMPTON, England, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- An expensive 103-day round-the-world cruise for 1,769 British passengers fell 102 days short because of another setback for the troubled P&O ship Aurora. The ship was due to sail from Southampton, England Sunday, but once everyone had boarded, they were told a technical malfunction on the $200 million ship made it unsafe to set sail long distances. Advertisement Instead, they embarked on a day trip to the Isle of Wight, which normally costs $17.50. The passengers spent Monday tied to the pier as engineers worked to rectify the problem. The cruise line offered free drinks and food and complete refunds to anyone not willing to wait. Fares for the cruise range from $18,500 for a cabin to $80,000 for a penthouse suite. The Times of London said the ship has been jinxed ever since Princess Ann attempted to name her four years ago, and the champagne bottle fell unbroken into the water instead of breaking across her bow.
