Over the past few weeks, passengers on 3 cruise ships had their plans derailed when the ships were denied entry into New Zealand due to environmental standards.
A passenger on the cruise ship Viking Orion describes what happened when a marine fungus outbreak on the ship’s hull prevented entry into New Zealand. Credit: Reutershave been denied entry into New Zealand and forced to change itineraries due to a buildup of marine fungus.
The passenger explained that the trip has become a frustrating ordeal with changing plans, inconsistent messaging from the crew, and uncertainty about being compensated for the derailed vacations."We have been in limbo all day with land in sight, going nowhere," the passenger said."Very little information forthcoming and what we do hear keeps changing."
The company said it is"committed to working with our local partners across the globe to minimize our impact on the surrounding environment of the destinations we visit" and explained that local regulations in New Zealand required a cleaning of the Seven Seas Explorer's hull. The spokesperson said all guests on board have been offered 100% refund of their paid cruise only fare and"a number of guests chose to disembark in Adelaide to make their onward travels."
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