misty57 Posted September 8, 2015 #176 Share Posted September 8, 2015 So they are still having problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCandy Posted September 8, 2015 #177 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Susie Posted September 8, 2015 #178 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We both ended up having some sort of GI virus, but no vomiting. Still feeling pretty lousy after travelling home late last night. The pools did worry me - tried not to get any water on our faces, but some idiot managed to splash me! We continually washed our hands, used the Purell stations both on going into the restaurants and on the way out. I guess we will never know how many were affected, but quite a few people we talked to had had problems. Really hope they can get rid of it, but it does make me wonder whether any of the crew infected us. The Future Cruise manager had been confined to her cabin for 2 days, before we met her for a meeting to book our next cruise. Maybe she had it - she didn't say what the problem was. I think however careful you are, sometimes you will be unlucky. Beautiful cruise though - and wish we were still on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniPac Posted September 8, 2015 #179 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We both ended up having some sort of GI virus, but no vomiting. Still feeling pretty lousy after travelling home late last night. The pools did worry me - tried not to get any water on our faces, but some idiot managed to splash me! We continually washed our hands, used the Purell stations both on going into the restaurants and on the way out. I guess we will never know how many were affected, but quite a few people we talked to had had problems. Really hope they can get rid of it, but it does make me wonder whether any of the crew infected us. The Future Cruise manager had been confined to her cabin for 2 days, before we met her for a meeting to book our next cruise. Maybe she had it - she didn't say what the problem was. I think however careful you are, sometimes you will be unlucky. Beautiful cruise though - and wish we were still on her. Sorry to hear both of you got problems, hope you'll be well soon! If you wash your hands and touch nothing it is still not 100% sure - you eat, drink etc. so it is correct, you can still be unlucky. Did Celebrity offer any OBC/Future cruise credit? Heard that it happened in the past/on other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted September 8, 2015 #180 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We both ended up having some sort of GI virus, but no vomiting. Still feeling pretty lousy after travelling home late last night. The pools did worry me - tried not to get any water on our faces, but some idiot managed to splash me! We continually washed our hands, used the Purell stations both on going into the restaurants and on the way out. I guess we will never know how many were affected, but quite a few people we talked to had had problems. Really hope they can get rid of it, but it does make me wonder whether any of the crew infected us. The Future Cruise manager had been confined to her cabin for 2 days, before we met her for a meeting to book our next cruise. Maybe she had it - she didn't say what the problem was. I think however careful you are, sometimes you will be unlucky. Beautiful cruise though - and wish we were still on her. So limiting yourself to only using Luminae (as you previously stated) did not ensure you didn't contract the illness. It's the luck of the draw as contact can be made anywhere, not just eating venues. Certain decks did appear to be hit more than others and apparently more staff did contract the virus on our sailing than had in previous cruises. All that being said, no one in our large group of acquaintances was ill and we only heard of others via third parties - we were just lucky. Hopefully the deep clean and extra sanitisation performed yesterday will eradicate the problem. The itinerary is wonderful and we'd book it again in a heartbeat ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted September 8, 2015 #181 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We also returned yesterday, The letter about the outbreak and the no self service appeared on day 3 at breakfast. I managed to stay clear of illness for the first week, We followed a lady into the buffet on day 2 who sneezed into her hands and then walked straight past the sanitiser and started using the buffet ( we stayed well clear :) I never touched anything if I did not need to, no hand rails etc, but its very difficult to sit down without touching the chairs. I was surprised that the salt and pepper ports etc were available in the dinning room ( never touched) as were the well soiled menu's. My problems started after about 5 days with a sore throat which gradually got worse, until I felt so rough I did not venture out of the room one day ( luckily it was the last sea day) the stomach issues then arrived but I did not vomit or have 'the runs' but just felt unwell and bloated, so stayed off food and drink, I'm wondering if a lot of the problems have been caused by cold and flu type viruses, as there we many guests coughing and sneezing. My symptoms kept changing over the final week, so feel I may have been reinfected. I used every sanitiser I was presented with and washed my hands etc all the time, didn't touch anything if I could get away with it , and still ended up ill , but I think most of my issues came from airbourn viruses. With 5 days to go I was ready to go home :-( I cannot see how its not possible to get cross contamination when wait staff take used plates from one table and then give out the next tables fresh meals. To avoid that they would need to wash their hands between serving each guest ( which does not happen) I also sore staff with coughs serving customers at say the café, surely they should be given time off serving duties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshtiger Posted September 8, 2015 #182 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We've returned from Equinox today - fabulous time and no illness for any in our party. Yes, there were many extra health safety precautions: no library books, serving in buffet etc., and a questionnaire was left in the cabins asking if anyone had experienced any GI symptoms during the cruise. Advisors were on the ship during our cruise, which is why I presume several other items were removed from our cabins mid cruise. X are obviously taking this to another level to ensure the ship is virus free. It's a shame if Istanbul is removed from future cruises as we enjoyed our time there. In fact, after such a short visit, it's made us want to return. It was a little chaotic at the start of the cruise due to the last minute changes and I've never experienced so many pax in tears at GS due to lost luggage etc. We didn't leave until well after the schedule time after embarkation as they were still waiting for certain late flights etc. No one in our particular section of the deck, according to our steward, was ill during the cruise (and we did see all of our immediate neighbours enjoying their sailing). We did hear of both pax and crew that had been I'll though. Wash, wash, wash will definitely help everyone. Btw, we saw many still refusing to use the hand sanitisers and also those (not children either) grabbing food instead of waiting to be served at the buffet stations. One older lady licking her fingers and she was eating items she had just picked up :eek:! yes I saw her too ! she was with her husband and their friends and three teenagers . strange thing was she was wearing marigolds! :eek: I thought "now thats funny " :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshtiger Posted September 8, 2015 #183 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Just returned from a excellent cruise on the Equinox. My wife and I and the many friends we chatted to were unaffected. It is important to use the hand wash at all times . You simply cant hand wash enough and this will diminish the chances of being infected. The staff are taking all possible steps to contain the virus. I can honestly say it did not impact upon our cruise at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted September 8, 2015 #184 Share Posted September 8, 2015 yes I saw her too ! she was with her husband and their friends and three teenagers .strange thing was she was wearing marigolds! :eek: I thought "now thats funny " :D You obviously missed the 'older lady' part of my quote :rolleyes: :D. Those marigolds came in very handy :p. It did not impact on our enjoyment of the cruise either (as you could probably tell :D). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshtiger Posted September 8, 2015 #185 Share Posted September 8, 2015 home now enjoyed the cruise all a bit of a blur now post cruise blues ; book another cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshtiger Posted September 8, 2015 #186 Share Posted September 8, 2015 oh yes missed that bit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jveevers Posted September 9, 2015 #187 Share Posted September 9, 2015 W My wife and I on Aug 24 sailing. Wife got the Noro about 9 days in despite every single precaution including not touching elevator buttons , sanitising at every opportunity and never using public toilets. I was ok, until 36 hours after disembarkation. Got the "runs" , nausea and no appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Susie Posted September 10, 2015 #188 Share Posted September 10, 2015 WMy wife and I on Aug 24 sailing. Wife got the Noro about 9 days in despite every single precaution including not touching elevator buttons , sanitising at every opportunity and never using public toilets. I was ok, until 36 hours after disembarkation. Got the "runs" , nausea and no appetite. Exactly the same as we had. Still not right today - started in Villefranche for me and about 4 days earlier for John. Neither of us were sick though, so assumed this was a different bug. Hard enough being home, without feeling rough!! No news from the current sailing, so hopefully they have it under control. Wish I was back on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted September 10, 2015 #189 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Started on the sea day b4 Rome for me, spent the sea day in cabin , not sick or runs just very rough and stomach burgling, lasted about 4 -5 days, not wanting to eat or drink much. didn't get off in rome or livorno what a waste of a drinks package :-( only started to feel better at teh airport, although still got sore throat definitely feels more like a Flu than a noro to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blordos Posted September 10, 2015 #190 Share Posted September 10, 2015 We just came from the August 24th cruise. We are a group of 5 people sharing two cabins and we didn't caught anything at all. All of us have go to the theatre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, bars etc. Maybe me were lucky and stay healthy during the whole cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 10, 2015 #191 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Sorry for those who were ill, glad many more made it thru healthy Hoping folks continue to post.....seems some get sick a few days or more after embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted September 13, 2015 #192 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Any news on the current sailing? The comments about the recent virus being 'new' and crew always reporting their illness are actually misguided in some cases. Some crew worry about pay and whatnot and will hide illness (see the 2nd site I posted earlier in this thread) so this can allow a reaccurance for months at a time of the same virus especially when you consider the longish incubation period. If you think about the number of instances aboard the Equinox this year it could be a possibility. I didn't get any sickness on our August 1st cruise but did have a cough on board...I put this down to a bad mix of my hayfever and air con on my throat but now I am wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1amblue Posted September 13, 2015 #193 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Sore throats, cough, respiratory virus.... Noro is a GI virus, average incubation 33 hours. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.... Easily passes by direct physical contact with contaminated hands, items, etc. not airborn. To reduce airborne - US pharmacies have a product 'Halo' which sprayed orally before flights, gatherings etc. reduces the risk of succumbing. We use it every time we fly & try to remember to use it before shore excursions etc! May be helpful.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlegrandma2 Posted September 13, 2015 #194 Share Posted September 13, 2015 s1amblue what is the halo to protect from virus you mention... never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted September 14, 2015 #195 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Sore throats, cough, respiratory virus.... Noro is a GI virus, average incubation 33 hours. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes I realise this but I am saying I may have got something on board. Other posters have mentioned a cough and whatnot so this may show that something else is/was being transmitted on board also. GI virus individuals can be contagious for around 2 weeks after recovery. Edited September 14, 2015 by Velvetwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1amblue Posted September 14, 2015 #196 Share Posted September 14, 2015 s1amblue what is the halo to protect from virus you mention... never heard of it. http://www.halogermdefense.com/images/banner-products-right.png You can get it on Amazon or CVS Etc.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccqueenanne Posted September 15, 2015 #197 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Onboard now. Code red was lifted a few days into the cruise. All seems quite normal now. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 15, 2015 #198 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Onboard now. Code red was lifted a few days into the cruise. All seems quite normal now. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Should be fine for the rest of your cruise then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourely Posted September 15, 2015 #199 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thank you for taking the time to post this: we will be joining the ship in just over two weeks so it is reassuring to know everyone now seems to be well. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J18ktleo Posted September 15, 2015 #200 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thank you EVERYONE for the info...we're on the Oct 2nd sailing as well and. although it's sad what so many had to go thru, we're very relieved things are returning to normal!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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