Wrangell Sentinel -

It was a rough week for the cruise line industry and travelers.

Hundreds of passengers who embarked on an 11-day cruise from Miami were returned to port on Jan. 4 after less than two days at sea because several dozen crew members got infected with COVID-19.

The pandemic also prompted a last-minute cancellation of another cruise that was scheduled to depart Jan. 4.

Norwegian Cruise Line said it was canceling sailings on eight of its ships in the U.S. and abroad to protect the health and safety of guests, crew members and communities.

The next day, a cruise ship that docked in San Francisco w...