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Hi Kathekas, .. Yes that is why it was not allowed into Gibraltar,  but that was the previous 4 days cruise, the ship arrived back to Southampton earlier and sailed later due to performing deep clean duties. As previously stated, every ship has a daily n/virus report which goes to the next port, this current cruise would not be allowed into any port with 100+ sick guests.  

I can only offer empathy for those who have the norovirus symptoms, awful!! ... they don't necessarily test for norovirus, cause you 'know' when you've got it!, and no definitive medication is available, just quarantine yourself, inform the onboard medics, and keep well hydrated, including diahoalites. It is commonly known as the 48 hr bug, so as terrible as if is, you know it shouldn't go much past 3 days.
I would just like to reiterate, this is not a cruise ship virus!, a higher percentage can catch this on land, but because when you are in a confined environment, there is obviously a higher risk of contamination, and better news coverage. Cruise ships have the cleanest environment compared with so many land based establishments. It is only us public that bring this bug onboard, and when it is detected the ships go through thorough cleaning regimes, so as to try to contain it, but this bug can spread so rapidly, public loos and handrails being the worst, ( and elevator buttons, use your knuckles!) Regarding reporting this virus , I believe the ship has a report that goes to 'every' port it visits, even if the count is nil, it is a report that is required in every port, and only if the count of gastrointestinal infected guests are higher than 3% (2% in the US, I think?) then there may be a visit from the men in white coats, CDC, to conduct tests on the ship. Therefore on this current cruise that would equate to approx 42 people ( guest +crew) would have to be registered as having the virus before outside actions have to be enforced.
Having travelled myself and family, on different cruise lines Saga, P&O, Cunard, Seabourn, H/A, etc. I believe they all have relatively same procedures for these outbreaks as there is a sterilization procedure to be enforced. ... how the companies deal with compensating for this is a completely different topic! I know this is no consolation for people who have this, but I just dont feel these ships should get known as the Norovirus Ships, and please please please everyone, wash your hands frequently, and use tissue to open/close bathroom doors, our fellow guests are not 'all' as conscientious as you. .... by the way, this is all , in my opinion, everyone is entitled to theirs 😉

Yes norovirus still onboard, and they're being very hush hush about it! .. as Kathekas just said, room service only available for those "confined to quarters"  !! . 

When you open the site, on the top right of the page, theres a little box , looks like a page of a book, click on that and you've got the options for different viewing images. 👍

updated Sojourn itinerary changes on Seabourn website ... good for some, bad for others, but at  least decision made..., as below 

February 21, 2020

Due to the unpredictable changes we have seen the past few weeks in travel restrictions and port operations throughout Asia, Seabourn Cruise Line has replaced the Asia port calls on its World Cruise 2020 aboard Seabourn Sojourn with calls in Australia and New Zealand.

Specific changes to the turnaround ports on the affected Seabourn Sojourn voyages include:

Port calls from March 11 – April 30 are also affected, with some destinations changed and others rescheduled to alternate dates.

Details of the revised itineraries are being communicated to guests and travel advisors. Guests who are booked on affected voyages will receive a future cruise credit. Both booked guests and travel advisors are being notified along with specific details related to their itinerary.
  
Guests who have questions should contact their travel advisor or the appropriate Seabourn Officein their market.

Onboard now, using WhatsApp calling every day, 👍 ... only on the very odd occasion when internet was not available, could I not make these calls. 

Yes, it is the "real" Shellac!, no imitations 😉

Onboard now, and yes plastic water bottle are going👍. They now have refillable bottles in the suite, refilled daily by stewardess. They're using the Nordaq water filtration system, and I must say, I am a bottled water fan!, but this water actually tasted very good, pure and no irony taste. 

There used to be a switch years ago in the suite to turn off announcements, but new regulations etc, for safety, of course you cannot turn off a Captain's announcement. I think anyone would want to hear if there was an emergency, but unfortunately the other day, 1 day, the Captain's daily noon announcement came into the suite as well as the corridors.

Ive never had a problem with a personal request beforehand. Email Seabourn, in enough time beforehand, and they can normally source it, (just bear in mind where the ship Is before you board, is it feasible to get in the continent the ship is in!! ? ) And Let's face it , do 'all' local unknown craft beers in every state pass the required health precautions !?? Don't know that i'd try them all!

I remember the London local tender transfer (complete with luggage being taken over on barges) as being 'very' easy, and surprisingly quick!