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27 April 2016 Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 was denied entry to Aqaba, Jordan and Salalah, Oman due to a norovirus outbreak on board.
Of the 2,403 passengers, Cunard confirmed that just two had confirmed symptoms of gastro illness. A spokesperson for Cunard Line said:
"Despite extensive negotiations with relevant port authorities, Queen Mary 2 has been refused entry into Aqaba today following a minor outbreak of gastro illness on board."  Image: twitter.com The line confirmed that travelers who had booked shore trips in the two ports will receive automatic refunds. Passengers will miss out on excursions like a trip to see the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, Jordan. RMS Queen Mary 2 is currently on a 120-day world cruise, arriving back in Southampton May 10. The liner will continue her journey through the Suez Canal, calling tomorrow at Limassol, Cyprus one day early, followed by a 2-day stop in Haifa, Israel. |
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