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Wandering ship becomes ‘best cruise ever’
The Westerdam cruise ship, carrying 2,257 passengers and crew, docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after being denied entry by five countries due to novel coronavirus fears.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen allowed the ship to dock, emphasizing Cambodia's focus on human rights and sympathy for the stranded passengers.
None of the passengers aboard the Westerdam were found to be infected with the coronavirus.
Passengers described their experience as unexpectedly positive, with some calling it their 'best cruise ever' due to the amenities and treatment they received.
Holland America Line offered full reimbursement for the cruise, a future free 14-day cruise, and chartered flights home for all passengers.
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief praised Cambodia's decision as an example of international solidarity.
Concerns over the coronavirus were heightened by the quarantine of the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, where over 175 people tested positive.
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