Cruise news (virus-tagged)

Royal Caribbean Reverses Ban on Chinese Passport Holders
A major cruise company reversed a ban on Chinese citizens travelling because of fear of the coronavirus after passengers accused it of discrimination...
February 13, 2020
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20 Cruise Passengers on MS Westerdam to Be Tested for Coronavirus
Cambodian authorities announced on Thursday, February 13, that at least 20 passengers of MS Westerdam who had been ill would have their blood samples...
February 13, 2020
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Coronavirus Cases on Diamond Princess Climb to 175
Another 39 people tested positive for the coronavirus on Diamond Princess quarantined in Japan, with a quarantine officer also infected, thus...
February 12, 2020
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Princess Cruises' Voyage Cut Short "Out of an Abundance of Caution"
A Caribbean voyage has been cut short after over 300 people onboard a Princess Cruises' ship began vomiting and suffering from diarrhea. Caribbean...
February 12, 2020
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Spirit of Discovery Refused Entry to Gibraltar
A cruise ship arriving in the United Kingdom reported 89 cases of guests being struck down "with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea." Saga Cruises...
February 12, 2020
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Anthem of the Seas Finally Sets Sail After Coronavirus Scare
A Royal Caribbean ship finally set sail on Monday, February 10, from Port Cape Liberty NJ-NYC after a coronavirus scare had kept the vessel docked...
February 11, 2020
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MS Westerdam Stranded at Sea Again - This Time Reused Entry to Thailand
Passengers onboard Holland America's ms Westerdam remain stuck at sea, after approval to dock in Laem Chabang, Bangkok, was revoked. The vessel...
February 11, 2020
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Cunard Line Changes Itineraries Due to the Coronavirus
Cunard Line announced that the World Cruise 2020 of RMS Queen Mary 2 is to be drastically changed because of the coronavirus situation. The Queen...
February 10, 2020
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More Than 60 New Coronavirus Cases Found on Diamond Princess
Japan may test every person aboard Diamond Princess for the coronavirus after it was revealed on Monday, February 10, that there were 66 new cases on...
February 10, 2020
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SuperStar Aquarius Returns to Taiwan After Being Turned Away from Japan
A cruise ship that was denied entry in Japan over coronavirus fears sailed back to Taiwan on Saturday, February 8, with everyone onboard being tested...
February 9, 2020
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Crew Member Found Dead on Coronavirus-Screened Ship
A crew member on a Royal Caribbean ship that was delayed in New Jersey after quarantined passengers were screened for Coronavirus was found dead on...
February 9, 2020
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Barbados Denies Entry to Caribbean Princess
Barbados has denied entry to the Princess Cruises ship Caribbean Princess, due to an outbreak of gastroenteritis onboard. The liner, carrying in...
February 9, 2020
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Coronavirus Cases Rise on Quarantined Diamond Princess
All cruisers on Diamond Princess are currently quarantined in Port Yokohama Japan. On Friday, February 7, a health official said the quarantine would...
February 9, 2020
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NCL Cancels All Asia-Bound Cruises of Norwegian Spirit
Due to continuing concerns about the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will cancel all Asia-bound voyages of...
February 8, 2020
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Chinese Passport Holders Banned from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Ships
Miami-based cruise companies Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will no longer allow people with passports from...
February 8, 2020
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