There was an unusual sight in the bay of Palma on Monday morning - a cruise ship. The Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas was not arriving for a stopover. The visit was not for tourism purposes, as there was a health emergency on board. Two crew members had tested positive for Covid and were to disembark in Palma.
Five crew members test positive for Covid-19, cruise ship in Palma bay
There have been no cruise ships since March last year
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Seriously, they are plague ships. Don’t the authorities recall last year - cruises were floating incubation units for Covid. And they’ll be disgorging thousands into Palma - just in time to ruin tourism here for the summer. I would keep them away at all costs.
First cruise ship in months and SUPRISE, we have covid spreaders. Hardly inspires confidence for the summer season.