Stranded cruise ship crews recount desperation
CNNCNN — Stuck at sea, with home and family far away, the cruise ship crew members who have yet to be repatriated in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are struggling with being stranded — and it’s taking a heavy toll. “We need help.” Pressure and stress Engaged crew members Caio Saldanha and his fiancée Jessica Furlan shared this windowless cabin on board the Celebrity Equinox while waiting to be repatriated. “The goal of getting all of our crew home safely remains our top priority,” the cruise line said in a statement provided to CNN. “So far we have successfully repatriated over 16,000 crew members, and we are working with governments and health authorities around the world on our plans, and we very much appreciate our crews’ patience, understanding and good spirit.” Royal Caribbean also confirmed the death of a crew member on board the Mariner of the Seas, apparently of natural causes. We are working diligently to resolve issues and keep our crew members informed.” Carnival, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean told CNN they were supporting the families of those crew members who had died.
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