Landlocked Cruise Ship Fans Go Slowly Insane

Cruise Ships Can’t Sail. But the Behemoth Vessels Are Still a Draw.

Empty cruise liners idling in the English Channel have become a tourist destination of their own, drawing cruise fans temporarily stuck on land.

The New York Times reports:

Avid European cruise-ship fans, who would normally be traveling around the world this time of year, but have had their own expeditions canceled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, are instead flocking to the southern coast of Britain to catch a glimpse of the empty liners. “They’re alive, they’re breathing,” said another, pointing to the plumes of smoke visible through his binoculars. “Absolutely stunning,” said a woman, her hand resting on her heart. “I just can’t wait to hop back on.”