Melinda Mann is one of more than 750 crew members – nine of whom are American citizens – stuck on board Holland America’s MS Oosterdam after it disembarked its last passengers in March amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mann, a 25-year-old youth program manager …

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Meanwhile, some 46% of people said they had lost money on nonrefundable travel expenses due to COVID-19-related cancellations. Those who cancelled plans lost more than $850 on average. Most of those losses stemmed from airfare (59% of consumers), followed by …

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The money left the account instantly when I paid for a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in February with intent to sail on May 10. But it hasn’t returned at the same speed after the cruise …

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Some changes being considered include reducing the onboard capacity, removing self-service buffets and implementing one-way systems for guests and crew. PO Cruises president Paul Ludlow said he hopes the new safety methods will work with Public Health England guidance “without …

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