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Eight passengers of the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship missed the all-aboard time after a private tour in São Tomé and Príncipe, leading to a chase through Africa to rejoin the ship in Senegal, after failed attempts in Gambia. The passengers had to travel through seven countries in 48 hours to catch up with the ship, and despite considering not rejoining, they finally re-embarked in Senegal after being left behind for six days.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, carrying over 2,000 passengers and 1,000 crew, has been denied permission to dock in Mauritius due to concerns of a potential cholera outbreak on board. At least 15 people have been isolated and tested for cholera, with results expected on Tuesday. The ship's passengers developed mild stomach symptoms after visiting South Africa, and officials in Mauritius are prioritizing the health and safety of both passengers and the country. Cholera outbreaks in southern African countries have raised concerns, with over 3,000 deaths and 188,000 infections reported since January 2023.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship has been quarantined in Mauritius due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak onboard, causing a delay in disembarkation and embarkation for guests. Local authorities are conducting additional testing and a 2-day quarantine period as a precaution. Norwegian Cruise Line is providing assistance to impacted guests, including alternative travel arrangements and reimbursement options for flight changes. All guests affected by the delay will receive a 15% discount for a future cruise.
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship is currently quarantined off the coast of Mauritius due to a reported stomach illness among a small number of guests, suspected to be cholera. The government of Mauritius has delayed disembarkation for the current cruise and embarkation for the next cruise by two days. Norwegian is providing complimentary hotel accommodations for guests until they are able to board and is implementing elevated sanitation procedures aboard the ship. Cholera is a waterborne bacterial infection with symptoms including profuse diarrhea, vomiting, thirst, and leg cramps, and can be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics.