Angry passengers are on a hunger strike on a luxury cruise ship. Their trip to Antarctica stopped because the ship had an engine problem.
The SH Diana is a fancy ship that just started its journey last year. It was going to Antarctica but had issues earlier this week.
Passengers paid a lot of money for their tickets, between $8,882 and $12,689. They are upset that the cruise company, Swan Hellenic, will not give them all their money back.
One passenger said, “This trip was a dream for many of us.”
The ship has many amenities, like a pool and a spa. It left Cape Town, South Africa, on November 13. Passengers were excited for a four-day adventure in Antarctica.
But the ship had problems, and the captain canceled their trip. Passengers could choose a 50% cash refund or a credit for future cruises.
The ship is now going slowly to fix the engine. It will arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina, soon.
Vocabulary List:
- Passengers /ˈpæs.ɪn.dʒərz/ (noun): Individuals traveling in a vehicle such as a ship train or plane.
- Protesting /prəˈtɛstɪŋ/ (verb): Expressing an objection to something.
- Amenities /əˈmiː.nə.tiz/ (noun): Features that provide comfort convenience or enjoyment.
- Adventure /ədˈvɛn.tʃər/ (noun): An exciting or unusual experience often involving risk.
- Upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ (adjective): Feeling unhappy or disappointed.
- Refund /ˈriː.fʌnd/ (noun): Money that is given back to someone.
How much do you know?
Where was the ship SH Diana headed before encountering engine problems?
What amenities did the luxury cruise ship SH Diana have?
Where did the ship SH Diana depart from on its journey to Antarctica?
What options were given to passengers whose trip to Antarctica was canceled?
Which company was operating the luxury cruise ship SH Diana?
What was the duration of the anticipated adventure in Antarctica for the passengers?
The ship SH Diana had an engine problem that led to the cancellation of the Antarctica trip.
Passengers on the luxury cruise ship SH Diana are happy with the compensation offered by Swan Hellenic.
The captain of the ship SH Diana decided to continue the journey to Antarctica despite the engine problem.
The ship SH Diana had its maiden voyage in the year of the incident.
Ushuaia, Argentina is the final destination of the luxury cruise ship SH Diana to fix the engine issue.
Passengers had the option to receive a full refund for the canceled Antarctica trip.
The ship SH Diana will arrive in , Argentina to address the engine problem.
Passengers could choose either a 50% cash refund or a for future cruises.
The SH Diana is a luxury cruise ship that just started its journey last .
The canceled trip to Antarctica was a dream for many of the .
One passenger expressed disappointment by saying, "This trip was a for many of us."