At least 17 people on board the Norwegian Breakaway tested positive for COVID-19, including one probable case of the omicron variant. The cruise line said that all confirmed cases are asymptomatic.
A judge's preliminary injunction allows Norwegian Cruise Line to require customers to show vaccination against COVID-19 before boarding, despite a Florida law banning such requirements by businesses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the 'no sail' order for cruise lines until Oct. 31. The CDC had wanted the delay into next year but the White House reportedly intervened.
The ship, which has reported no cases of coronavirus, has been repeatedly denied port. Now, Hawaii also won't accept the Norwegian Jewel or another ship, the Maasdam, and passengers are worried.
After hours of rescues on stormy seas, the Viking Sky cruise ship was able to regain control of its engine and reach the Norway port of Molde on Sunday.
It is not clear how the woman went overboard from the Norwegian Star, but the Adriatic's warm water is credited with helping keep her alive for 10 hours until rescue arrived.