| Coral downplays onboard COVID cases 27 Apr 22

A “small number” of passengers aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Discoverer tested positive during her most recent 10-night sailing between Darwin and Broome, the line has confirmed to Cruise Weekly.

The sailing, which arrived in Broome on ANZAC Day, carried 60 guests and 30 crew members, with those who were infected isolating while on board.

“Coral Expeditions operates voyages under an approved SailSAFE plan and with full compliance with WA Department of Health directions,” the cruise line said.

“WA Health was advised of the detection and management of cases onboard daily throughout the voyage…affected guests and crew were provided care by onboard medical specialists.”

Coral disembarked its positive cases in Broome to complete their isolation requirements, as is permitted by the WA govt.

Meanwhile, APT has confirmed to Cruise Weekly there are no guests or crew members on board Caledonian Sky who have tested positive for COVID, despite mainstream media reports to the contrary.

Since Caledonian Sky began sailing last month (CW 28 Mar), only two guests have presented with COVID – both of which APT managed to isolate.

“As per our requirements all passengers and crew are fully vaccinated and must have returned a negative COVID test prior to embarkation,” the company said.

APT’s voyages are almost fully sold out right across the season through until Sep, with travel advisors urged to get in touch for interested clients.