kbset Posted January 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I know this is probably a strange question....but has anyone ever heard of a cruise ship having bed bugs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Goodness no, never. I am not even sure if you could order any:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted January 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I know this is probably a strange question....but has anyone ever heard of a cruise ship having bed bugs?? Nope. However, I would be incredibly surprised if there were none at all on any cruise ship anywhere in the world, even if every precaution has been taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted January 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Goodness no, never. I am not even sure if you could order any:p It's an item on the MTD menu. Some people call them Escagots. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2016 It's an item on the MTD menu. Some people call them Escagots. :eek: I love them as long as they are covered in Garlic Butter and not in my bed.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopetguy Posted January 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I haven't encountered them personally, but I sure as heck do a thorough check in any sleeping quarters I am about to use before unpacking my luggage, as a standard operating procedure! I think everyone should check...only takes a few minutes of time and could spare you much aggravation and expense if you find evidence of bed bugs before it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted January 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I love them as long as they are covered in Garlic Butter and not in my bed.:cool: Garlic flavoured bed bugs. Yum Yum. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2016 In my experience the bedding is changed at the end/start of each cruise and several times in between depending on the length of the cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopetguy Posted January 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2016 In my experience the bedding is changed at the end/start of each cruise and several times in between depending on the length of the cruise.:D Absolutely -- though these little buggers also live/hide along mattress seams, in upholstery (e.g. the stateroom sofa), etc. So only checking that the bedding is clean and white might give a false sense of security... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffiine Posted January 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I sure as heck do a thorough check in any sleeping quarters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gek Posted January 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I have direct experience of them so yes, cruise ships do have bed bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I have direct experience of them so yes, cruise ships do have bed bugs. Goodness. I hope I never have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted January 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Unfortunately my brother had a bed bug experience at Thanksgiving aboard FOTS. Knock on wood, never had a personal encounter myself. The fold out couch had them the beds seemed to be ok though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2016 If you did get a cabin with Bed Bugs would RCI charge you extra for the experience? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted January 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Oh yes, all cruise ships are crawling with them. Stay away!!! Motels too!!! Don't leave home! Edited January 20, 2016 by bouhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb317 Posted January 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Oh yes, all cruise ships are crawling with them. Stay away!!! Motels too!!! Don't leave home! And don't go into a hospital as they have been known to have problems with them!:D Sherri:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba83 Posted January 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Bed bugs can be anywhere, not just in the beds or other soft furniture like couches and chairs....they are pesky things that can even be carries on the sole of shoes, go through electrical outlets in the walls, and live in the cracks of dressers...YUCK.... You best bed is to send one person in the room when you first get on board and leave all luggage outside of room at first and go and check your bed and other furniture. If you notice any form of the bed bug (they grow in stages like a flea or lice) then contact a RC employee right away! I read on here on a different thread that a couple found them in their room and they were given a different room to stay in (good thing one was available) and then the cruise line treated the room (they have to be killed with very very high heat) But don't stress over getting them on a ship, just check and move on...you can get them anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 20, 2016 And don't go into a hospital as they have been known to have problems with them!:D Sherri:) Hospitals have a higher death rate than cruise ships, so best to stay away from there anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 20, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Prior to any cruising or staying at any hotel we check The National Bed Bug Registry . We do a thorough search of our cruise cabin as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hospitals have a higher death rate than cruise ships, so best to stay away from there anyway. I do my very best to stay away from hospitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBoyCruisin Posted April 26, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 26, 2017 There are definitely bedbugs! Just came back from a cruise on Oasis of the Sea (Royal Caribbean). My son and daughter who were sharing a room were definitely bitten multiple times by bedbugs. The bites were small "pimple-like" at first, so we dismissed it, but eventually more and more bites appeared and they got large and itchy. My son ended up with at least 30 bites, where my daughter around 15. We gave feedback to Royal Caribbean, but have yet to hear back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Cruise ships don't have bed bugs, Guests who were in the stateroom had bed bugs and forgot to take them home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted April 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I recently read what I think is good advice. When you check into a hotel or go to your cruise cabin the first time, set all your things and your luggage in the bathroom while you check for bedbugs. Bedbugs aren't likely to be in the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted April 27, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I recently read what I think is good advice. When you check into a hotel or go to your cruise cabin the first time, set all your things and your luggage in the bathroom while you check for bedbugs. Bedbugs aren't likely to be in the bathroom. Bathtub not bathroom Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted April 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have yet to have a bathtub in my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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