Ukrainian refugees housed on a cruise ship in Rotterdam
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Volendam, a 237-meter Holland America line ship docked in the Dutch port is set to provide temporary refuge for up to 1,500 Ukrainians, including hot meals and housekeeping services.
(CNN) — The travel industry has pitched in to help house some of the millions of people who have fled conflict in Ukraine over the past six weeks, with hotels and vacation home owners across Europe offering rooms to those in need.
Now a cruise liner has also opened its doors to the refugees. Holland America Line's Volendam, a 237-meter long, 10-deck cruise ship docked in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, has been recruited to provide temporary refuge for up to 1,500 Ukrainians.
"Our crew sees it as a true honor to make Volendam a comfortable and caring environment for families who have been through so much," the ship's captain, Ryan Whitaker, told CNN Travel.
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