Grand Princess cruise ship hit by double Covid and gastro outbreaks docks in Adelaide South Australia Health says infections now back to normal levels ‘you would expect on any cruise ship’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023
Family share cruise sickness horror as ship doctor claimed it was ‘not possible’ to catch Covid ‘There is no outbreak, there is nothing,’ a Princess Cruises spokesperson said when asked if anyone had tested positive for the virus while aboard the Ruby Princess The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Man airlifted off ship and left 800 miles from home after pulling a muscle The ship's doctor feared he had an infection Wales Online · Jun 5, 2023
Cruise ship passenger airlifted to hospital 800 miles from home - and he wasn't even ill Stephen Cassidy was left stranded 800 miles from home after being removed from the luxury cruise which he had booked as a joint birthday celebration with his wife, Carol Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023
Cruise line launches its ‘longest ever voyage’ with 116-night itinerary Those looking for a holiday at sea could visit more than 50 destinations on one trip The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Confidence in cruising: Travel picking up despite lingering COVID concerns FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After earning a reputation in the early days of the pandemic as floating disease carriers, cruise ships are back in favor with American travelers. Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023
Nearly 300 passengers fall ill onboard Ruby Princess cruise ship Nearly 10% of the passengers onboard a Ruby Princess cruise became ill with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea between Feb. 26 and March 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
Hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill on Ruby Princess cruise ship, CDC says Officials have not yet determined what caused the illness, but the company believes it was a norovirus The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
What to consider when booking an Alaska cruise Shopping for Alaska cruises can often lead to analysis paralysis, with so many different options to consider. Most big ship cruises follow a similar routing, with most calling at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway at a minimum — but that’s where the similarities end. Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023
COVID-19 cases keep climbing in Hunter as diverted cruise ship passengers hospitalised There were more than 3500 new cases recorded in the past week. Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
Five taken to hospital off cruise ship diverted away from Newcastle The Grand Princess was meant to stop in Newcastle on Tuesday but the ship's operators decided to divert the vessel to its port of origin in Melbourne due to a COVID outbreak on board. Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
Cruise ship with COVID outbreak will no longer dock in Newcastle It is unclear exactly how many cases are on the Grand Princess, which can carry nearly 4000 passengers and crew, but Hunter health authorities have been "advised there were a large number" . Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022
Global cruise operator reintroduces Covid mandates on Australian ships after surge in cases Carnival Cruise Lines’ makes vaccinations and mask wearing compulsory as cases rise and after Majestic Princess reported 800 positive test results The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022
Oh FFS Not Again: A Cruise Ship Carrying 800 COVID Cases Just Docked In Sydney Harbour The Majestic Princess becomes the latest troublemaking royal. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 12, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022 Majestic Princess: cruise ship passengers disembark in Sydney after mass Covid outbreak Covid-positive passengers told to stay away from public transport after biggest single outbreak since Ruby Princess
AAP · Oct 17, 2022 'Stupid' to think Ruby Princess COVID-free A belief the Ruby Princess was COVID-free before an ill-fated cruise which led to almost 700 cases and 28 deaths was stupid and naive, a court has heard.
Orlando Sentinel · Sep 19, 2022 Princess Cruises brings back familiar name, reveals details for massive Florida-bound ship ORLANDO, Fla. — Princess Cruises is bringing back the sun for the first of its new and largest class of ship when it debuts in 2024.
Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022 What to expect on a cruise to Alaska - epic wildlife, amazing glaciers and bears Princess Cruises offers Alaska cruises on Discovery Princess - Nigel Thompson packed his superlatives for an epic Alaskan wildlife and glaciers cruise
Liverpool Echo · Jul 25, 2022 Emerald Princess 19-decker cruise ship returns to Liverpool Entertainment on the ship includes 'movies under the stars'
ABC News · Jul 12, 2022 More than 100 people on a cruise ship that docked in NSW on Tuesday have tested positive to COVID-19. Here’s what we know Health officials are tackling a COVID-19 outbreak that has so far infected more than 100 people on the Coral Princess, which docked on the NSW South Coast on Tuesday. Here's what we know so far.
ABC News · Jul 11, 2022 COVID-19 outbreak on Coral Princess among crew and passengers as cruise ship docks in Brisbane Authorities are managing an outbreak of COVID-19 on the Coral Princess as cases around the state near 41,000.
Benzinga · Jun 17, 2022 BetMGM, Carnival To Offer Sports Betting On Ships MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) owned sports betting and gaming entertainment company BetMGM has partnered with Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) to provide retail and mobile sports betting and iGaming to cruise ship guests. Under the partnership, gaming will be available on more than 50 ships ported in the U.S., spanning Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line,…
Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022 Citing labor shortage, Princess Cruises will shut down one of its Alaska lodges ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Just as Alaska’s tourism season heats up, Princess Cruises says it will close one of its five lodges in the state this summer because of staffing shortages.
ABC News · Jun 4, 2022 Cruise ships are bringing tourists back to Pacific waters, but at what cost? Cruise ships are returning to our oceans after the pandemic brought the industry to a halt. But some countries want to see change when they welcome tourists back to their tropical islands.
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