Cruise secrets: The hidden surgery and medical facilities on a cruise ship revealed

“The infirmary had an X-Ray machine and a few hospital beds.

“Minor surgery was even possible although it was avoided whenever possible.

“The most common on board operation was an appendectomy, but even that was rare and only used as a last resort.

“Instead, the infirmary tried to stabilise patients until the next port, where they could be transported to hospital.

“In extreme cases, the coast guard could land a helicopter on deck to pick up a patient and fly them to hospital.”