CRUISE NEWS: Cruise Ship Outbreak, Royal Caribbean Cancels Tours, NCL Urges, & MSC Departure Changes
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This news update covers four significant developments within the cruise industry. Norwegian Cruise Line is advising passengers traveling to Mexican ports to carry valid passports. While not mandatory for United States citizens, the company suggests passports may assist travelers in scenarios such as rejoining a ship after a missed departure or managing emergencies involving air travel. MSC Cruises has notified travel advisors of departure time adjustments for three specific ships departing from Florida homeports. The MSC Magnifica, MSC Seascape, and MSC Seashore will now depart at 5:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. through various dates in late 2024. Regarding safety, Royal Caribbean International is canceling certain shore excursions at its private destination, Labadee, due to concerns involving a prison break and gang violence in Haiti. Affected guests will receive full refunds for these tours, though the destination remains on itineraries. Finally, a gastrointestinal outbreak has been reported on the Holland America Line ship Koningsdam. According to the CDC, 98 guests and 12 crew members have experienced norovirus symptoms during the vessel's current Pacific Ocean journey. Enhanced sanitation protocols are currently in place to manage the situation.
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Norwegian Cruise Line advises guests sailing to Mexican ports to carry a valid passport although it's not mandatory for US citizens
MC cruises has alerted travel advisors to departure time changes for three ships set in sail earlier than expected for the next few months
Royal Caribbean International has begun cancelling select sh tours at its private destination of leadi guest booked on impacted salings include Adventure of the Seas Explorer Of The Seas Independence of the Seas Oasis of the Seas Symphony Of The Seas and others will receive full refunds for the now cancelled tours
a gastro outbreak has affected guests and crew aboard the Holland America line cruise ship Corning Dam currently on a 35-day Pacific Ocean Journey departing from San Diego in California on February the 17th
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