Anyone following our cruise ship problem?

[snowybirdie]

Since we're booked and have paid for a cruise later this spring, I've been paying attention to a MSC ship floating around the Caribbean Sea this week. No island will let them dock over coronavirus fears. This could really impact cruise industry and South Florida enonomies. This could be only the beginning !

"Virus fears hit South Florida cruise industry: Ports turn away Miami-based ship
Ron Hurtibise
By RON HURTIBISE
SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL |
FEB 26, 2020"

Sorry can't find link.

[lapfog_1]

1. cruise ships are floating petri dishes

just as airplanes are petri dishes with wings attached.

[newblewtoo]

3. Hard to argue with that.

But, I would still much rather fly than be stuck on a cruise ship given a choice of alternatives. The cruse ship industry seems to have had a lot of problems with Noro virus. Ever wonder why that is? I know I have.

[safeinOhio]

2. I know a couple that have signed up

for their free Carnival Cruise next month. Say they are going.

Good luck.

[onethatcares]

4. was wondering the same.

I was ready to book a 5 day out of Ft Lauderdale to celebrate our 50th anniversary. This came up and I haven't done anything because I don't want to be stuck on a boat in the ocean with a bunch of sick people without a place to land.

[babydollhead]

5. met a father and 2 kids, heading out for a cruise yesterday

it was a grimace to think they were about to embark on a vacation, which may well turn into sickness

[Flaleftist]

6. So if they can't even dock, what happens when they need food and fuel?

I guess worst case they can rig something with another ship or a number of cruise lines have private islands.

[bluecollar2]

9. Replenish at sea

Done all the time. Tricky when underway...doable at anchor...

[KatyMan]

7. Mrs Pete and I would happily get on a ship tomorrow

Wash your hands etc. Do the things you do in normal life.
We've been on 10 cruises in the past 5 years and have never been sick during or after. We were on one in early February and have another scheduled for October and no plans on cancelling.

[MineralMan]

8. No cruises for me. Too many norovirus issues on them.