Holland America's Westerdam Get's Bad News

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The creator provides an update on several cruise ship situations involving health concerns and itinerary changes. Good news is reported regarding the Anthem of the Seas, which departed New York for Bermuda with negative test results and no signs of sickness. In contrast, the Caribbean Princess was forced to turn around and return to Fort Lauderdale after over 200 passengers experienced digestive issues. The creator notes that passengers on that vessel will receive refunds and cruise credits. A more significant issue involves Holland America's Westerdam, which is currently unable to find a port to disembark passengers. After being denied entry to various locations in Japan and Thailand, the ship remains in a state of limbo despite reports that no one on board is currently sick. The creator explains that many countries are denying entry out of an abundance of caution due to the ship's recent history of picking up passengers in Hong Kong. The video concludes with the creator addressing previous comments regarding his opinions on the Westerdam and clarifying his stance on receiving hate mail versus healthy dialogue.
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the first good news is yes yesterday the anthem of the Seas did leave New York Harbor out of New Jersey
the Caribbean princess yesterday turned around from its itinerary as over 200 passengers has come down with the norovirus on board
Thailand announced today on their Facebook page and the president saying that he has denied entry to the Western am again
they are a ship going nowhere with no place to land
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