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maxsolomon

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24. Did this cruise visit a US port?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2026, 12:22 PM

18 hrs ago

I thought Dutch-flagged MV Hondius was on a South Atlantic cruise, and the ship is stuck in the Azores while the virus burns through the passengers and crew.

Firing all the health inspectors is dumb AF but didn't have an impact on this event.

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Thanks. Just thought it would it have been yorkster 18 hrs ago #17

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