HUNDREDS of holidaymakers have been stranded on board a cruise ship over New Year after a fungus was found on the hull. The Viking Orion was reportedly turned away from several ports in South Austr…
Seasick tourists say they were instead warned that the 14-deck cruise liner will anchor 17 miles away from the coast.MelbourneOne person said that passengers were "livid" that their dream winter cruise had turned into a "horrible journey."
"800 people, mainly Americans, are upset and angry over negligence. Viking Orion. Disappointing after 2 years of waiting, anticipation, & $$$$. Help please."- and said she now just wants to go home. "Now, I just want to get off this ship and go home. They've ruined New Zealand and Australia for me."Passenger John Davidson told 10 News First: "We have been told we will be compensated.In a letter on Friday, the ship's captain expressed his sadness that "the current cruise falls short of your expectations".
Operator Viking said the ship would sail for Melbourne on New Year's Day before resuming its itinerary tomorrow.
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