Vitality08 Posted January 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Just received the email. It doesn't mention noro virus, just says gastro intestinal illness. It's asking those on deck 2 not to arrive until 4 pm! That seems so late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted January 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Just received the email. It doesn't mention noro virus, just says gastro intestinal illness. It's asking those on deck 2 not to arrive until 4 pm! That seems so late. Not when they have to scrub down the entire ship before they can board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilycat Posted January 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2015 If you want to verify the message, just give RCCL a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Gastro..noro..does it matter? Clean it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted January 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Could be just the flu with it being so widespread this year. People can board that have it but haven't developed the symptoms yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted January 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Could be just the flu with it being so widespread this year. People can board that have it but haven't developed the symptoms yet. It's Nero I had it on the last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesstori Posted January 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's Nero I had it on the last cruise. Oh wow, we were on the same cruise with another couple. Fortunately none of us were sick. Didn't hear of anything going around. Though our friend did get sick with stomach issues on Sunday morning after returning home...wonder if he picked it up from the ship then? He was thinking it was his dinner Saturday night at home. Hope it clears out and everyone stays well. Sorry to hear you were sick. :(. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHawk Posted January 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Last April I Got the virus and the cruise the week before had it as well. The day we were getting off opening the door and there was Bio Hazard bag hanging on the railing and when you look down the hallway there were bags everywhere. We were on deck 8. This was also the Granduer of the Seas. Edited January 30, 2015 by GenHawk Adding more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaygrandcru Posted January 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 30, 2015 My guess is Noro. We were on the New Year's Eve cruise and my daughter came down with Noro 12 hours after we got home. We got lucky it didn't affect our cruise. She must have picked it up in the last 36 hours on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitality08 Posted January 30, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well, I'm glad they are doing a deep clean. I definitely want a sick free cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted January 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Whatever it takes. I wonder if RCI alerts guests with phone messages too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted January 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Whatever it takes. I wonder if RCI alerts guests with phone messages too? Yes. They called yesterday before the email arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy toes Posted January 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) No one has said what viral strain it is but any gastroenteritis is not pleasant, especially during a holiday. Be happy Royal is doing a deep clean!!! They may delay the time of departure from Baltimore but they can make that up. IF it is NORO, CDC says: Clinical manifestations The average incubation period for norovirus-associated gastroenteritis is 12 to 48 hours, with a median period of approximately 33 hours. Illness is characterized by nausea, acute-onset vomiting, and watery, non-bloody diarrhea with abdominal cramps. In addition, myalgia, malaise, and headache are commonly reported. Lowgrade fever is present in about half of cases. Dehydration is the most common complication and may require intravenous replacement fluids. Symptoms usually last 24 to 60 hours. Up to 30% of infections may be asymptomatic NOTE: The last sentence...that is how so many people continue to become ill. People are walking around spreading the virus while they don't even know they are ill. Bottom line: WASH your hands frequently, use tissue to open BR door, keep hands away from face. IF ill, call medical on ship, don't share. Edited January 30, 2015 by sandy toes opps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingBeanz Posted January 31, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Unfortunately it is Noro, I am on board now. We are skipping Labadee tomorrow and will arrive a little earlier on Tuesday. We are getting 75 OBC for the inconvenience of missing the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted January 31, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 31, 2015 IF it is NORO, CDC says: . According to other posts they had both NEro and NIro...but I am guessing it was probably NOro. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingBeanz Posted February 2, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Coming back early, Captain came on at about 5:30 or 1730 hours and stated there is a passenger that is very sick and we can't transfer them due to conditions so we will arrive in Baltimore at around 1500 hours on Monday 2/2. They are giving us a cruise certificate for one night, guest services line is about 45 minute wait. I totally get that this could happen to anyone so I'm not complaining just wow what a cruise. CDC has been on board since Falmouth. Hope they get it figured out for all you getting on board for the next trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted February 2, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That's too bad. I totally understand, and sympathize with the reason. But it is a shame that your cruise is being short. Please let us know how it went when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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