A furious P&O Ferries passenger said he and his wife have been left "abandoned" after the shock sacking of more than 800 staff, which made global headlines this week.
The cruise line firm cancelled all services for the next few days, and have replaced all former staff with agency workers.
A statement on firm's website says the decision was based on making "swift and significant" changes, leaving former staff devastated at the company they have accused of "scheming behind closed doors".