Rare fb0075 Posted May 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) 2 cases on the second day followed by 3 more on day 3 and 3 more on day 5-- Obviously IMHO it was brought on board as no problems previously and it happened so close to boarding! We are in CODE RED 1 but no problems and crew doing great job! FRANK Edited May 4, 2016 by fb0075 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2016 2 cases on the second day followed by 3 more on day 3 and 3 more on day 5--Obviously IMHO it was brought on board as no problems previously and it happened so close to boarding! We are in CODE RED 1 but no problems and crew doing great job! FRANK And how do you know it is not Noro? Hope not, but how can you be sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALUGIRL Posted May 4, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2016 The boat is up to 10 people with "GI" problems. The crew is doing a clean sweep through out the ship and I couldn't be more impressed. Im staying away from all the public restrooms and using sanitizer gel religiously. They are only using the term "GI" to update the passengers which to me is vague and I do agree that it might of been brought on board.. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fb0075 Posted May 4, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted May 4, 2016 And how do you know it is not Noro? Hope not, but how can you be sure? Taked with the Hotel Director! FRANK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Taked with the Hotel Director! FRANK Oh! And they always tell the truth? I wonder. Are they telling you what Oceania want them to say? Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted May 5, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2016 They always say it's a gastro illness first until they get the test results which determine if it is Noro (which it usually always is unless it is e-coli)_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted May 5, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The day we arrived in Lima, which was the day before Disembarcation they gave every cabin individual hand sanitizers plus a spray. There was also someone stationed at the Terrace to make sure you did your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridatravelersforlife Posted May 5, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The day we arrived in Lima, which was the day before Disembarcation they gave every cabin individual hand sanitizers plus a spray. There was also someone stationed at the Terrace to make sure you did your hands Yet I witnessed people still grabbing serving spoons and helping themselves since they were too impatient to wait to be served. By the way my wife contracted GI the day we disembarked the ship at Callao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted May 7, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 7, 2016 What is the Code Red situation now? We are getting on the ship for New York to Lisbon -- very upsetting to know there is a problem. I had Noro when on the Riviera a couple of years ago -- transatlantic cruise -- and I've never been so violently sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted May 7, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Yet I witnessed people still grabbing serving spoons and helping themselves since they were too impatient to wait to be served. By the way my wife contracted GI the day we disembarked the ship at Callao. How did they get hold of the spoons? The servers always hold on tight to them in my experience of O. I hope the problem is soon resolved for everyone. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 7, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 7, 2016 someone posted in another thread that they had been sick when stopping in Peru When returning home was still sick & discovered they had some parasite similar symptoms to Noro so do get checked out by a travel clinic doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALUGIRL Posted May 8, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Something oncoming passengers should be aware of. Because of this GI situation, we have not been able to use the laundry room. So please pack accordingly in regards to laundry soap. They have a special going on, 20 pieces for $25. The only downside is the adhesive tag they use on your clothes may snare that particular spot. I've been taking advantage of the deep bathroom sink and the dryline in the tub/shower. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted May 8, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2016 So the ship is still in Code Red? My TA said she checked with CDC and was told Code Red has ended on Marina. What's the story onboard? Other than laundry, what else is affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedonaJoel Posted May 8, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2016 So the ship is still in Code Red? My TA said she checked with CDC and was told Code Red has ended on Marina. What's the story onboard? Other than laundry, what else is affected? I'm interested as well. This is getting "old" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fb0075 Posted May 8, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted May 8, 2016 All is good--- We were in code red 1 which is the lowest level and from what I saw it wasnt much difference except for the constant cleaning! Crew did great!!! Laundry room is open --- Again, it wasnt NORO but a lesser virus --- frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted May 8, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 8, 2016 An update today on the beautiful Oceania Marina. No code red - crew and staff are still taking precautionary measures and by that they are practising sanitising measures, wiping handrails, lift buttons etc., but there is no intrusion to services provided to guests. From what we can see when we are out and about on the ship and certainly going into restaurants, guests are using the hand sanitisers. As are the staff. Coming back onboard there is always some one ( Dominique, General Manager, is very visible around the gangway) directing guests to use the hand sanitisers and we all walk through a sanitised mat. The self service laundries have been open for two days now (it may actually be 3), and they are still offering the bundle laundry if you wish to use that service. We have been very impressed with the way Oceania has handled this situation from advising us pre-arrival into Lima, Peru that there may be issues with GI - and it appears that most guest have heeded the advice. The GI was brought on board in Lima - there were no issues, other than the medivac, before then. Oceania were clearly proactive in anticipating that there might be issues rather than wait and react afterwards. So look forward to your cruise. About the spoons - Jay23 you have no idea how long some folks' arms are!!!!! they have no patience either to wait a few seconds to be served! But recently I don't recall seeing any spoons in reach, not that there are many ever. Even the small serving boats with the clotted cream and jam for the scones for afternoon tea have been placed behind the big dish that holds the scones so only the servers can reach them! And the extras for the icecream are out of reach too. But that's a good thing IMHO as folk don't use the tongs they just grab with their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted May 8, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Thanks for the update -- very good news. Smooth sailing the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie60 Posted May 8, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Thank you Fairbourne! As we board in NYC next week, I was being cautiously optimistic about conditions and so happy to hear that all is well. Enjoy your last week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted May 8, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Thanks for the reassurances!! The buffet "rules" are a very good reason why we cruise with Oceania. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALUGIRL Posted May 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 10, 2016 The Marina will be arriving tonight instead of 7am tomorrow. It was announced overhead of a medical emergency that will brung us to shore early however, we still will have to wait for immigrations in the morning to go onshore and explore. We sailed past Cuba in the far distance today. Got to see the mountain lines and thought that was really cool . Looking forward to visiting Miami! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoNorthPerth Posted May 10, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 10, 2016 How did they get hold of the spoons? The servers always hold on tight to them in my experience of O. I hope the problem is soon resolved for everyone. J I have actually seen someone reach underneath the glass barrier and grab (with their bare hand!) a handful of bacon. Money can't buy class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 10, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I have actually seen someone reach underneath the glass barrier and grab (with their bare hand!) a handful of bacon. Money can't buy class. I hope that you said something to that someone :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaitape Posted May 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2016 The reports about passenger behavior is shocking and appalling!! Must say we've seen it on all our O cruises as well. WTH....! Perhaps a graphic video looping on TVs inside cabin/suite rooms would spread the news about VIOLENT DIARRHEA DISEASE!! Frustrated beyond beyond plus +++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 10, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2016 The reports about passenger behavior is shocking and appalling!! Must say we've seen it on all our O cruises as well. WTH....! Perhaps a graphic video looping on TVs inside cabin/suite rooms would spread the news about VIOLENT DIARRHEA DISEASE!! Frustrated beyond beyond plus +++++ We have been cruising on Oceania for over 10 years with many cruises on all of their ships. Unless my memory fails me (it's always possible :)) I do not recall this type of behavior on our early Oceania cruises but have seen plenty of it lately.:( It is frustrating and a real shame, especially in view of the potential consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoNorthPerth Posted May 10, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I hope that you said something to that someone :eek: "You've got to be kidding!" was all I could say as I was somewhat shocked to say the least. He just looked at me and shrugged. Could not have cared any less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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