Norwegian Dawn Arrives in Mauritius After Health Check Delay

The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship was held offshore in Port Louis, Mauritius for nearly 48 hours while health tests were conducted on a few sick passengers as a precautionary measure to avoid any health risks. The testing came back negative, with no cases of cholera detected on board the cruise ship. The ship, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, was completing a 12-day cruise that began in Cape Town, South Africa and has a capacity for 2,340 passengers and 1,026 crewmembers.

Approximately 2,000 passengers were scheduled to disembark in Port Louis, with an additional 2,279 passengers set to embark on the cruise ship. The ship arrived in Mauritius ahead of schedule, after being turned away from a planned stop in Reunion. The delay was caused by reports of passengers experiencing mild symptoms resembling gastroenteritis, with concerns about potential cholera cases.

Passengers awaiting the start of their cruise were accommodated in local hotels and were set to board the ship two days behind schedule, with compensation in the form of $200 onboard credit per stateroom. The Mauritian authorities lifted the ban and were preparing to welcome the Norwegian Dawn and its passengers back on board.

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