Read previewCarnival barred a passenger from boarding a cruise after she was found to be 26 weeks pregnant, the Australian broadcaster 9News reported on Thursday.
However, Farrington was denied boarding, as she was more than 24 weeks pregnant, breaking Carnival's conditions of carriage, per the report.
Another passenger, who was only identified as Mrs. Vorghese, was also denied boarding for the same cruise for being more than 24 weeks pregnant, according to 9News.
AdvertisementA Carnival spokesperson told 9News the passengers were denied boarding "to ensure the safety and well-being of both mothers and their unborn babies."
In June, two blind passengers said they were denied boarding on a P&O ship "for health and safety reasons."
Persons:
—, 9News, Robyn Betts, Kaylee Farrington, Farrington, Betts, Carnival, Vorghese
Organizations:
Service, Business, MSC
Locations:
Australian, Brisbane