MIAMI – Just hours after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas and veered away from South Florida, many people wrote Local 10 asking the same question.

They all wanted to know why Miami-based cruise lines were not sending ships to the islands to help survivors of the storm.

"Can't someone order the cruise lines that make billions of dollars on cruises to the Bahamas?" asked Lou. "Please take the ships out of hiding and board those poor people of the Bahamas each ship can handle thousands of people."

"I would love to see Carnival, Norwegian, Disney and all the other cruise lines send a couple fully equipped ships to help the Bahamian people recover from Dorian," wrote someone on Instagram.

"Would it be possible for one or two of the cruise lines toprovide a couple of cruise ships that could shuttle supples of medicine and food and other necessities to the islands?" asked Richard.

It all sounds nice, but it's simply not feasible for safety and logistical reasons.

First, let's commend Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney for donating millions to the relief effort in the Bahamas. Their generosity will go a long way in helping the people suffering on the islands in their first steps on a long road to recovery.

"To our friends in The Bahamas, please know you will not be alone in your effort." said Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald. "All of us at Carnival Corporation pledge to work with you. We have been and remain in constant contact with government officials as they determine the highest priorities for both