The US State Department is advising cruise ship travelers to or within Asia to reconsider their trips.
In yet another blow to the troubled cruise industry, US travelers are being urged to steer clear of Asia's waters.
,"This is a dynamic situation and US citizens traveling by ship may be impacted by travel restrictions affecting their itineraries or ability to disembark, or may be subject to quarantine procedures implemented by the local authorities."organized by the US government"should not be relied upon as an option for US citizens under the potential risk of quarantine by local authorities.
In spite of the harrowing circumstances, Princess Cruises officials are optimistic about the Diamond Princess' return to sea, projecting anCalling the situation a"dynamic" one, the State Department offered no information on when the Asia cruise ship travel advisory will lift.
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