Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The small cruise ship American Constellation is en route to Juneau from Petersburg after three people tested positive for COVID-19.
The American Cruise Lines ship left Petersburg this afternoon and is due to arrive in Juneau tomorrow, July 10, around 3 or 4 a.m. where it will stay for the next 10 days. The three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, along with their close contacts, remain in Petersburg to isolate. Any unvaccinated crew members will quarantine aboard the ship in Juneau.
The ship has 162 guests and 52 crew members, including an onboard nurse. All the guests are fully vaccinated. Upon arrival Juneau, all guests will be flying out.