The health department of the Mexican state of Jalisco said the passengers’ potential exposure meant they would not be allowed to disembark.

SAN DIEGO — A Holland America Line cruise ship was on its way back to port Saturday after Mexican health officials would not allow guests to disembark in Puerto Vallarta following positive Covid-19 tests on board.

The health department of the Mexican state of Jalisco said 21 crew members tested positive for Covid upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta on Thursday.

It said passengers’ potential exposure meant they would not be allowed to disembark.

“Through onboard testing, we have confirmed that a small number of fully-vaccinated crew on Koningsdam tested positive for COVID-19,” Holland America said in a statement. “All are showing mild or no symptoms and are in isolation. Close contacts have been quarantined out of an abundance of caution.”

The cruise line said the ship left Puerto Vallarta following a last-minute notification from authorities that guests would not be allowed ashore.

The ship was expected to return to San Diego on Sunday, the cruise line said.

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