Mauritius Stops Norwegian Cruise Line Ship From Docking, Cites Health Risk

Published on February 26, 2024

PORT LOUIS—Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking at its ports due to what it said was a health risk and took samples from about 15 passengers who were in isolation on board, its port authority said on Sunday. The Norwegian Dawn had been scheduled to dock in Port Louis on Sunday, but since it had not gone to Reunion Island, it arrived in Port Louis a day earlier, the Mauritius Ports Authority said in a statement. “The decision not to allow the cruise ship access to the quay was taken in order to avoid any health risks,” the authority said....

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