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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Travel
Julie Delahaye

Cruise line offers up ship as temporary home for 1,500 Ukrainian refugees

Holland America Line is offering up one of its cruise ships as temporary accommodation for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The cruise line's Volendam ship will be docked for three months in Rotterdam to provide temporary homes for around 1,500 Ukrainians.

Refugees will be given their own private rooms and will be able to use the ship's facilities such as the public spaces, fitness facilities, and housekeeping services, as well as having internet access.

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