Please join me in contacting major cruise lines for help.

[bribri16]

I don't know if or how but maybe they can help in LA, MS, and AL,

International Council of Cruise Lines
2111 Wilson Boulevard, 8th Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: [phone]
Toll-Free: 800.595.9338
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

[Tace]

1. Seems Like A Long Shot

Since when did cruise lines care about anyone but paying customers?

[TornadoTN]

3. Even then

Even then, its a big stretch. My wife and I have cruised a couple times and were very disappointed in the service. Once you get on the ship, they dont give a damn about you either way. These bloodsuckers wont do anything that won't make them a handsome profit.

[Pallas180]

2. doubtful - their ships leave this area cause of hurricanes &

mostly go to Europe...

besides, they wouldn't lend their boats for free as hotels - whose going to pay them?

[jim3775]

4. I don't like this idea

We arent the rescuers. We dont need to intrude and take matters into out hands.

[rsmith6621]

5. Average Cruise Ships Capacity???

About 3500.......How many are displaced???????

How many ships would it take????

Nice thought though........

[MercutioATC]

9. You're absolutely right (and 3500 is one of the bigger boats).

Plus, those boats aren't designed to be semi-permanent residences for the passengers.

[malaise]

6. It's a great idea

They don't mind staying in harbours full of tourists for international sports events on shore so why not this crisis situation.

[riverwalker]

7. They are going to do it (cruise ships)

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050831/ap_on_re_us/katrina_new_orleans

"The Federal Emergency Management Agency is considering putting people on cruise ships, in tent cities, mobile home parks, and so-called floating dormitories — boats the agency uses to house its own employees."

[jim3775]

8. This is exactly what I mean

Leave it up to the professionals.