Royal Caribbean Cruises has denied permission for a molecular biologist with a genetic form of motor neurone disease to travel with them due to his disability.
Justin Yerbury, a Professor in Neurodegenerative Disease, was told he was not allowed to board the cruise from Sydney to New Caledonia as the onboard doctor did not have his medical documents, despite Professor Yerbury’s previous attempts at notification and communication, including booking a disability room and lodging a special needs form.
In a statement, the cruise line described the classification of Professor Yerbury as too much of a risk due to his MND as regrettable, and are currently working towards arranging a refund.