Forget the open sea; cruises are apparently just cramped metal boxes filled with bland food, questionable entertainment, and enough potential viruses to inspire a new pandemic. Just remember to pack your own antivirus software and a good sense of humor for when the seasickness hits.

ALL that positive hantavirus publicity got you thinking of booking a cruise? Before you set sail like a carefree, oceangoing Zack Polanski, consider these reasons not to. <p><strong>ALL that positive hantavirus publicity got you thinking of booking a cruise? Before you set sail like a carefree, oceangoing Zack Polanski, consider these reasons not to: </strong></p> <p><strong>The passengers</strong></p> <p>You’re trapped with them. Vacuous, boring bastards in pink polo shirts with wives in their ...