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The cruise industry has been rocked by the coronavirus. Here's you how can find out if your ship has been impacted.

Feb 19, 2020, 01:34 IST
  • The Wuhan coronavirus has had a big impact on cruise companies and their customers, with multiple horror stories of ships being quarantined and turned away from ports.
  • Some cruises have had their itineraries changed or canceled.
  • You can find out if your cruise has been affected by the coronavirus by checking social media, your cruise line's website, or your email.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

The Wuhan coronavirus has had a significant impact on the cruise industry. More than 200 people on Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess ship have tested positive for the virus, and passengers on other ships have had their trips canceled or altered. Cruise lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean International have warned that the coronavirus could hurt their financial performance.

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Here are four ways you can find out if your upcoming cruise has been affected by the coronavirus.

Have you worked on a cruise ship? Do you have a story to share? Email this reporter at mmatousek@businessinsider.com.

The cruise line's website

Some cruise lines, like Holland America Line and Cunard Line, have posted updates about their ships on their websites.

Social media

Cruise lines will also post information on their Twitter or Facebook pages.

Your cruise line's customer-service line

Cruise lines also have customer-service phone numbers you can call for more information about your trip. You can find that number on your cruise line's website.

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