Hello
I personally can't blame them for telling their story. Think about it and imagine it was you. No, I am not saying that the cruise ship is responsible for them being sick, but geez oh petes! They make a jillion dollars a year and the people weren't scamming. If they were stuck (forced) in room and couldn't enjoy their vacation, a vacation I am sure they saved their hard earned dollars for, why not try to get what you can.
The cruise ship is giving them a two day credit. Not bad, not bad at all, but they very easily could have given them the same trip they had booked at another date(notice I didn't say refund). I realize they gave them a 2 day credit, but if they're gonna give them 2 days, why not give them a credit for another cruise comparable to what they had.
How often are people truly THAT sick that they are stuck in their rooms. Yes, I know it happens, but how often, really. We went with friends in June of 2003 on
Royal Caribbean and one person in our party was under the weather the entire trip. She wasn't stuck in her room and coped with her situation the best she could (she wasn't contagious). She didn't get compensated and nor should she.
Now if she was made to stay in her room, that changes everything. The key word there was MADE. Many people aren't feeling good when they cruise, it happens.
As far as the folks who complained to the media, good for them. I bet 99% of the people on this board would do the same thing IF they knew they'd get something out of it. The island that has invited them is getting something out of it too. It's called publicity, almost free publicity when you think what it costs them for 2 people to be on their island for a few days. Some food, entertainment, airfare and lodging. The island will MORE than make it up with the publicity generated.
Okay, now go ahead and let me have it!!!! I am sure I am about to get flamed for having a heart. Your entitled to your opinion, but please be respectful, I was.
Dan, happy cruisin'