“We expect there to be no delay before Odyssey enters Israel,” Royal Caribbean International said in a statement Monday after the news that crew on board had been positive. for COVID-19.
The new ship is expected to launch a summer program from Haifa, with Israeli guests fully vaccinated on board.
“The crew and crew of the yard aboard the Odyssey of the Seas are currently preparing the vessel for sea tests. They are being tested on a daily basis and at present there are no positive issues on board the ship, “the company said.
It was reported last week that COVID-19 had positive cases aboard the new Odyssey of the Seas with the ship docked at Bremerhaven for its final touches ahead of sea trials.
German news outlets now report that five crew members on board have tested positive for COVID-19 and have since landed and quarantined.
