The Last Cruise (HBO)

About The Last Cruise (HBO)

"The Last Cruise" is an HBO documentary film released in March 2021. It provides a first-hand account of the early COVID-19 outbreak onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship. The ship was set to sail from Yokohama, Japan, and should have been a peaceful journey forward. However, the ship ended up docking for an uncertain quarantine period, following the discovery that a passenger was infected with the virus. As the days go by, the desperation and fear fasten around the passengers and crew.

Making / Production

The documentary was directed by Hannah Olson, who compiled multiple videos captured by the passengers and crew during the quarantine period. These video clips provide an intimate look at the experiences of those onboard, from initial holiday fun to confusion and fear as the situation turned critical.

Actors

• Since "The Last Cruise" is a documentary, there are no actors in the traditional sense. The film features real-life passengers and crew members who documented their experiences onboard the Diamond Princess.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Diamond Princess was carrying 2,666 guests and 1,045 crew on board at the time of the outbreak.
• Reports suggest that the rapid spread of the virus was due to inadequate isolation and contagion control measures.
• Despite the dire circumstances, the crew continued serving the passengers even as the virus spread among them.

Quotes

• "From the beginning, it didn't feel like just a vacation. It felt like an experience." - Passenger, The Last Cruise
• "I never expected something like this to happen, but it did." - Crew member, The Last Cruise

Music, Soundtrack

• The music in "The Last Cruise" complements the tense and uncertain atmosphere of the documentary. It was composed by Nima Fakhrara, who is known for his work in the movies like "The Signal" and "Detroit: Become Human".