I was scheduled to depart on my first cruise on May 10 on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Of The Seas. Until the coronavirus pandemic struck.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
Holland America ships caught in COVID-19 pandemic dock in Florida; here’s how disembarkation will work
Holland America said that passengers who are fit to travel will go through health screenings and customs Thursday. Most will fly home Friday.
Coronavirus: Holland America’s Zaandam, Rotterdam get OK to transit Panama Canal for Florida
On Friday, the Holland America Line began separating passengers between two ships based on their condition, moving the healthy to the MS Rotterdam.
Coronavirus: New York City cruise terminal preparing for USNS Comfort’s arrival
The city of New York is preparing for the arrival of USNS Comfort, scheduled to come into port Monday.
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Coronavirus: Delta flying medical volunteers to ‘significantly impacted’ areas of US for free
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Four dead, 138 sick on Holland America’s MS Zaandam cruise in limbo amid coronavirus crisis
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180+ tourists stranded on Nepal’s high-altitude trails due to coronavirus lockdown
When Nepal’s nation-wide lockdown went into effect, hundreds of tourists were stranded on the nation’s high altitude trekking trails.
Two Costa cruise ships to anchor with sick crew in Miami for ‘life-critical’ care
On Thursday, two Costa Cruises ships, the Costa Magica and the Costa Favolosa, were anchored near the port of Miami with ill passengers on board.
77 ill on board on Holland America cruise ship in limbo, waiting for coronavirus test kits
Holland America’s MS Zaandam is facing limbo. At least 77 people, including 30 passengers and 47 crew members, have reported “flu-like” symptoms.