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Carnival Encounter passenger alleges illness after eating undercooked chicken

The guest also claimed onboard medical staff disclosed a $300 examination fee and warned of room confinement if treatment was declined.

The town said the ship used a private West Street site after officials advised that no lawful shore-side landing was available.

Eight cruise calls in 2026 could generate about $1.27 million in direct local activity and city revenue if last season’s spending patterns continue.

A family was allowed to sail after initially being told that two teenagers could not occupy their booked cabin without an adult.