Maritime accommodation transforms into isolation center
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel ship Bellejour in Düsseldorf, Germany, was converted into a quarantine facility to provide isolated accommodation for individuals who needed to be quarantined.
Initially, the ship, which was commissioned in 2004 and typically used for river cruises, was rented by the city of Dusseldorf. It is located at Steiger 1 on the Rhine terraces and can accommodate up to 180 people in 90 cabins, each outside cabin being approximately 17 square meters in size.
The purpose of using Bellejour as a quarantine facility was to offer a controlled environment separate from regular hotels or home settings, helping to prevent the further transmission of the virus. Each cabin was initially occupied individually to ensure isolation.
A commissioned catering company provided meals, considering the preferences of those affected, while continuous medical care was ensured on the ship. A security service was engaged to ensure orderly access and departure from the ship.
For questions about the coronavirus, the state capital of Dusseldorf has set up an information portal at www.duesseldorf.de/corona.
As of the latest available information, Bellejour served as a quarantine facility during the height of pandemic restrictions when demand for isolation spaces was high. However, with the evolving situation of the pandemic, vaccination rollout, and changing public health policies, the use of such quarantine facilities has largely been scaled back or discontinued. For the most current status, you would need to check recent local news updates or official statements from Düsseldorf health authorities or the ship's operators.
In an effort to provide a safe and controlled environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ship Bellejour, initially commissioned for river cruises, was repurposed as a quarantine facility and accommodated individuals in need of isolation, with each cabin offering a separate space of approximately 17 square meters. To ensure the health and wellness of those on board, a commissioned catering company prepared meals and continuous medical care was provided, while a security service maintained order.
