Overview
- Fred. Olsen confirmed several guests reported gastrointestinal symptoms during a 10-night Norwegian fjords cruise.
- The ship’s return to Southampton triggered a four-hour later check-in to allow an enhanced deep clean of the vessel and terminal.
- Onboard measures include isolating unwell guests, keeping jacuzzis closed, staffing self-service areas, and reducing some daytime activities at the start of the next voyage.
- Passenger claims of around 200 cases were reported by media, but the company has not verified that figure.
- The scheduled Lerwick stop for the Up-Helly-Aa festival was canceled earlier in the week due to unsafe docking conditions.