Passengers on the Grand Princess were whipsawed by Vice President Mike Pence's announcement about infections on the cruise line, followed by President Trump's comments.
People on the cruise ship were stunned when Vice President Pence announced the confirmed infections and the possibility that passengers could be quarantined.As passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship ended their first full day confined to their cabins, the reality of a possible quarantine began to set in, along with boredom and anxiety. Fears of the future were mixed with minor but immediate concerns.
Another way some passengers spent time: cleaning. With no cleaning services coming in and a fear of germs in abundance, Karen tried to get a pair of gloves before cleaning her bathroom. Another passenger wiped down her walls. One washed clothes in the bathtub.
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