The hantavirus debacle raises a key question: why would anyone go on a cruise? | Dave Schilling
The article discusses the author's aversion to cruises, highlighting the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius as a significant concern. It reflects on the perceived dangers of being on a cruise ship, both from external threats like the ocean and internal health risks. The author questions the appeal of cruises, suggesting that the experiences they offer can be found on land without the associated risks.
- ▪The MV Hondius cruise ship is currently dealing with a hantavirus outbreak, leading to over 100 evacuations and quarantines.
- ▪Another British cruise ship is facing a stomach flu outbreak, preventing passengers from disembarking.
- ▪The author expresses a strong dislike for cruises, citing fears of water and health risks as reasons for avoidance.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/16/hantavirus-debacle-cruise-ship |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:10 GMT |
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‘Plenty of people apparently enjoy cruises.’ Illustration: Fortunate Joaquin/The GuardianView image in fullscreen‘Plenty of people apparently enjoy cruises.’ Illustration: Fortunate Joaquin/The GuardianOpinionCruisesThe hantavirus debacle raises a key question: why would anyone go on a cruise?Dave SchillingI cannot think of one thing that a cruise offers that isn’t available in the safe bosom of dry landSat 16 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 07.01 EDTShareI don’t swim. This is a fairly crucial element of my backstory, something that defines me even if I don’t want it to and have begged people to stop asking me about it. Water and I simply have nothing in common. I’m a 41-year-old writer, and water is, well … wet.
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