Readers have responded to Dave Schilling's article questioning the appeal of cruises, sharing their own positive experiences and defending the holiday choice. Christine Gawthorpe from Stafford recounts breaking her wrist on a cruise to Iceland and receiving excellent medical care onboard, contrasting it with a prior NHS experience. She advises Schilling to make lemonade when life gives him lemons, rather than avoiding risks altogether.
Pauline Cowen from Crich, Derbyshire, describes contracting Covid on a Fred Olsen cruise and being well looked after with isolation in a balcony cabin, daily chef calls, and regular medical checks. She felt far better cared for than at home.
Mary Graham from Gaithersburg, Maryland, notes that not all cruises are the same, emphasizing hygiene practices on her Disney cruise and the convenience of staying in one place while moving locations. She also suggests Schilling learn to swim to overcome his fears.
Claire Reynolds from Pirton, Hertfordshire, points out that cruises offer extended time with family, such as an elderly mother, and encourages Schilling to go. Stuart Samuel from Rhyl, Denbighshire, quotes Billy Connolly's humorous description of cruises as 'prison, with the option of drowning.'
