This morning the captain announced that we are going directly to Perth, to arrive on 3/18/2020. The smaller ports we were to visit have been closed. Indeed all ports in Australia will be closed to cruise ships by midnight. We won’t get to any of them in time. Reliable sources on board said there are one or more large cruise ships also trying to find a port in Australia. No wonder Australia closed its ports! Reportedly our cruise line is trying to negotiate an exception for our ship since we are small and have already been isolated since March 1st. It still seems that the target for actually getting off the ship is March 21st. Many of us have begun packing so as to be ready whenever an opportunity presents. I am packing, in a separate suitcase, anything I might need for a period of quarantine…just in case. I don’t think I will need any more formals for a while.
Stay tuned.
I am still having a great time.
Linda
None of this news surprises me. I hope everything goes smoothly for you once you arrive in Perth, and beyond! Sending positive vibes!