Why would anyone get on a cruise ship right now? It must have been a great menu and deep discounted ticket price.....
I think they got on about 2 weeks ago, just as it was starting to kick up. At that time, seemed like just another SARS scare. But anyone getting on starting this week, particularly in Asia, deserves what they get.
This family did the right thing, but it cost them:
I do know some people who take cruises on whims, but most plan it out a year in advance (at least.) Cancelling just isn't an option for everyone, especially since two weeks ago when this ship set sail, why would you?