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I'm Matt Baskford.

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cruiseradio.net. We're going to answer some listener questions today and talk to

Physicians Assistant Ed McDonough about norovirus. But first, Stuart Shear on the cruise guide joins us.

Hello, Stuart. Hey, Matt. First, let's talk about Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.

A couple of Sundays ago ran into some rough weather while they were en route to Alexandria, Egypt, very early in the morning.

And these large waves and heavy winds caused the ship to list several times.

And for those who don't know nautical terms, basically

roll to the side and injuring about, I want to say injuring about 60 to 100 passengers?

Yeah, we don't really know the number, and some passengers are upset at Royal Caribbean

for not disclosing the full amount, but these are, you know, personal records of

people, and you know what, it's really no one's business. But, you know, depending on the severity

of the injury, it could be broken bones. It could be a broken ego. But, you know, it really doesn't,

but thankfully no one was seriously hurt and no one was killed. That's most important. and the ship, you know, other than a few minor scrapes and bumps

and bruises, it's fine too.

What's interesting to note, Matt, is this role, you know, the bad weather was experienced

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