Cruises: Operators to honour Thomas Cook holidays

He said: “We are sad to learn that Thomas Cook has entered compulsory liquidation, our thoughts are with all the staff and customers affected.

“A number of Thomas Cook customers are booked on tours and cruises with Cosmos Tours Ltd – Cosmos, Globus and Avalon Waterways – and we can confirm that every booking with us, via Thomas Cook, is safe and customers’ holidays will go ahead.”

Travellers using Marella Cruises or First Choice holiday are also expected to be among those affected by Thomas Cook’s closure.