- A Royal Caribbean cruise to nowhere was cut short on Wednesday (Dec 9) when it turned back ahead of schedule after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19.
- Despite the disappointment at having their getaway cut short, some passengers told CNA that they do not regret going on the cruise.
A recent news article in CNA deals with the important aspects of how a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been cut short due to the Covid 19 break out in the cruise.
Let us look what actually passengers feel about this untoward incident.
Passengers’ state of mind
“This situation actually doesn’t hinder us because we were aware of the risks when we came on board,” said Mr Muhammad Rezal Ramli, who was on the cruise with his children.
“For example, there were very strict numbers on how many people are supposed to be in the pool. They were always asking us to tap our SeaPass so that they know our location, which room we entered and at what time,” he added.
The story from another passenger
Another passenger who only wanted to be known as Mr Quek said he was “quite alarmed” when he first heard about the case at about 2.45am, as he was not sure “how serious was the case” and whether it had already spread. He is on the ship with his wife and daughter.
Cruise lines started from December 1
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas vessel resumed sailing from Dec 1, offering three- and four-night cruises.
What does Royal Caribbean say?
Royal Caribbean said on Wednesday morning that its next sailing, scheduled for Thursday, is still set to go ahead after the vessel is deep-cleaned and sanitised.
An update is expected by 6pm on Wednesday on whether there will be further changes, said Royal Caribbean.
A passenger plans to self-isolate
Mdm Michelle Goh, who was on the vessel with her husband and young son, also said that she would choose to go on a cruise again.
“This is my fourth time on Royal Caribbean in three years and they have never failed me” she said.
The 40-year-old dating agency owner also said that she will be “socially responsible” and plans to self-isolate for a few days after she disembarks and returns home.
Additionally, Mdm Goh said passengers will be provided with a Future Cruise Credit for the value of one day’s worth of cruise fare paid to be used on a future sailing.
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Source: CNA
