Feb 25, 2024,04:44pm EST
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship is currently stranded off the coast of Mauritius due to some passengers falling ill during a South African voyage, prompting local authorities to impose quarantine measures until test results are available.
Key Facts:
- Norwegian Cruise Line reported that a small number of guests on the ship began experiencing mild symptoms of a stomach-related illness earlier in the week.
- The Norwegian Dawn, en route from Cape Town to Port Louis, was originally scheduled to dock on Feb. 25, but skipped its stop at Reunion Island and arrived early at Port Louis, where Mauritian authorities denied docking permission.
- Around 15 passengers aboard the Dawn were isolated and tested by the Mauritius Ministry of Health due to ongoing health concerns.
- Mauritius authorities have barred anyone from disembarking or boarding the ship until Tuesday, pending the outcome of the tests.
What to Monitor: Health officials anticipate receiving test results from the 15 passengers within 48 hours.
Unconfirmed Details: The exact number of sick passengers or crew members remains undisclosed, with officials only confirming the testing of 15 individuals.
Significant Figures:
- The Norwegian Dawn carries 2,184 passengers and 1,026 crew members, as per the Mauritius Ports Authority.
- Approximately 2,000 passengers were scheduled to disembark on Sunday but remain aboard. Additionally, 2,279 new passengers were slated to board the ship in Port Louis but haven’t done so.
- Norwegian Cruise Line, based in the U.S., is offering affected guests complimentary hotel accommodations until they can reboard.