Despite being isolated on Diamond Princess yacht in Yokohama port due to corona virus, many tourists remain optimistic and trust the crew.

About 3,700 passengers and crew members were isolated on Diamond Princess yacht docked in the port of Yokohama, Japan, since February 4 after a visitor from Hong Kong was positive for the new strain of corona virus (nCoV). causing acute pneumonia.

Official medical examination of all people on the yacht and found 10 more people positive for nCoV. From then on, passengers are required to stay in the room and food will be delivered to the door.

David and Sally Abel, a British citizen from Oxfordshire, board the Diamond Princess cruise to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. David, 74, said things "changed suddenly in one night" after the captain issued a quarantine notice at 6:30 am on 4/2.

"I go for a walk in an area that's often crowded. The artists still play music, but I only see about 20 people here. Even the shopping areas are now empty.", David for good.

The majority of passengers are Japanese, but there are some British, American, Canadian and some other nationalities. David's biggest worry now is diabetes, when he will need more insulin from the onboard medical team.

"This will be a challenge, but we will overcome it. We are keeping a positive attitude, complaining that the situation is not the right thing to do at the moment," he said.

David said that the most miserable people at the moment were the tobacco addicts, when the captain banned them from smoking in the room or on the balcony, causing them to "scratch their heads". However, he said the crew was doing the right thing.

"They're keeping everyone safe. We're lucky not to be in the inner room. Our room has a balcony, so we can open the door and enjoy the sun and fresh air." David says.

Countries with patients infected with corona virus. Click on the image to see it in full.

Alan, from Nottinghamshire, England, also sailed with his wife before. Alan praised the crew for "doing their best in very difficult circumstances".

"If we had to stay in the room for 14 days, we would be crazy. The positive side is that there is sunshine here and I can see the sea," Alan said.

"We hope to get off the ship in the coming days, so I have not contacted the British authorities yet. I want them to send us the plane as they did with the people in China, because of the plan." Our return has been broken and flight prices are on the rise, "Alan said.

The outbreak of acute pneumonia caused by nCoV in Wuhan City, capital of Hubei province, from December 2019, spread to 31 provinces in China and 26 countries and territories around the world. As of February 5, the pneumonia epidemic caused by nCoV caused 492 deaths, of which 490 were in mainland China and the number of cases increased to 24,551. China has allowed the addition of an American team of experts to the World Health Organization (WHO) delegation in the country, to study and find ways to deal with nCoV.