They went on a Caribbean pleasure cruise that became a mercy evacuation ship

*That sure has a contemporary feel to it.

Miami Herald reporting

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Talking seemed like the best cure. Mahoney said it was amazing to see how people were transformed once they had a hot meal, a shower and a chance to vent.

“People got on this ship deflated, at their lowest of lows,” he said. “They got off with a smile on their face … It’s been a heart-warming experience.”

When the boat wasn’t teeming with evacuees, it was often a surreal and barren place. The Majesty can accommodate almost 3,000 guests and has 12 decks, three restaurants, two swimming pools, an art gallery and a video arcade....