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Cruise operator Royal Caribbean has provided assistance to the US Department of State in helping to safely evacuate Americans from Israel aboard one of its vessels.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Cruise operator Royal Caribbean has provided assistance to the US Department of State in helping to safely evacuate Americans from Israel aboard one of its vessels.
The line’s Rhapsody ship had been sailing regularly in the region but canceled itineraries when renewed violence broke out in the country between Israel and the Palestine militant group Hamas.
“With enhanced safety precautions in place, our ship is providing free passage, including accommodation and food, for Americans in the region wishing to leave and find safer ground,' said Jason Liberty, CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, in a note to employees.
“This has truly been an incredible effort as our teams worked tirelessly over the past week to make this mission possible. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all involved and especially to the ship’s officers and crew for their unwavering support of this call to serve others in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.”
The vessel departed Haifa via sea on October 16. It is not known how many passengers were on board.
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