Day 54: At sea in the Great Australian Bight.
Friday 13th March 2020
We have just heard a public announcement from our Captain that due to the Corona Virus, Princess Cruises are suspending their operations for 60 days from 17th March to 11th May. All 18 ships will be out of service and passengers currently sailing will be disembarked and returned home. This cruise will cease in Sydney, the last of the fleet to disembark passengers. This has made many of those who are not leaving the ship in Adelaide or Melbourne, very happy. Whoo Hoo. But a very sad announcement for all booked passengers on Princess and I assume all cruise liners throughout the world. Just imagine how stressed staff who work behind the scenes for Princess are, organizing accommodation and transport home for passengers and crew.
I am proud to say we are at the moment a Corona Virus free clean ship, thanks to the wonderful directive of the Captain, Staff Captain and Hotel General Manager. Kudos to them.
Also I suppose everyone who is washing their hands. I can’t believe there are still whingers who complain about having to wash their hands before entering the Horizon Buffet.
On Thursday 19th March 2020, the Sky Princess disembarked its passengers in Sydney. No one had been screened when disembarked and made their own way home via public transport, domestic and international flights. It has now transpired there were passengers with the Corona Virus and as at 24th March one 72 year old lady has since died as a result.
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