BREAKING CRUISE NEWS - ROYAL SHUTS DOWN ODYSSEY
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The creator reports on the suspension of sailings for the Odyssey of the Seas following a COVID-19 outbreak on board. After initial issues with the ship's launch in Europe and Israel, the vessel returned to Florida where crew members tested positive for the virus. The creator notes that while four crew members were previously offloaded in Spain, eight more members have recently tested positive and entered quarantine. Consequently, all July cruises, including the creator's own booking, have been canceled. The report highlights concerns regarding the vaccination status of the 1,400 crew members, noting that the virus appears to be spreading more easily among the unvaccinated. The creator compares this situation to a smaller, vaccinated cruise where the virus did not spread, suggesting that the current outbreak on the larger ship raises questions about existing health and safety protocols. The video concludes by questioning how the virus entered the ship if quarantine measures were being followed and expresses doubt that these incidents will not sway potential passengers toward other cruise lines.
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i was booked on the odyssey of the sea i decided to bite the bullet and pay the high price of the first cruises uh just so i could show everybody the new ship and bam the already my my first cruise of 2021 has been cancelled officially
it throws into the question again of not allowing for vaccinated cruises because we saw what happened on the millennium
i honestly think it's going to sway people and say uh sorry royal caribbean unless you can guarantee me that cruise sailing is going to be full you know 95 vaccinated i'm going to go with somebody else for now
it really doesn't look good and and it breaks my heart to say that because i was supposed to be on that ship in a matter of four weeks
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