As long time criusers and a microbiologist we are very proactive on cruise ship hygiene. Given Riviera's recent two outbreaks I came well prepared - Clorox wipes, Lysol spray ,N95 masks, and nitrile gloves. Wife and I deconed the stateroom first hour on board. On day one of the cruise during embarkation I was concerned on lack of hand sanitation emphasis by crew. I immediately went to the front desk reception manager identified myself as professional microbiologist and emphasized the need to step up the game game on staff dispensing sanitizer at the various food venues. No one addressed my concern . So we are now into day 7 with another GI infection outbreak . So far Noro has not been confirmef, but some passengers are ill with a GI bug. Exact number not confirmed. Day 7 is first I've seen on hand rail and wall sanitation. The ship demographic is very advanced geriatric which is the potential root cause with lack of good bathroom hygiene. Staff seems short and morale low from over work last two outbreaks. Officers are stealth no where to be seen. We are Celebrity regulars and have never seen this lack of attention. Last time for Oceania seems NCL Holdings has taken effect on sub-standard protocols. It's NCL no surprise. Last time for us.
Slight Gadtro Outbreak on Riviera
in Oceania Cruises
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As long time criusers and a microbiologist we are very proactive on cruise ship hygiene. Given Riviera's recent two outbreaks I came well prepared - Clorox wipes, Lysol spray ,N95 masks, and nitrile gloves. Wife and I deconed the stateroom first hour on board. On day one of the cruise during embarkation I was concerned on lack of hand sanitation emphasis by crew. I immediately went to the front desk reception manager identified myself as professional microbiologist and emphasized the need to step up the game game on staff dispensing sanitizer at the various food venues. No one addressed my concern . So we are now into day 7 with another GI infection outbreak . So far Noro has not been confirmef, but some passengers are ill with a GI bug. Exact number not confirmed. Day 7 is first I've seen on hand rail and wall sanitation. The ship demographic is very advanced geriatric which is the potential root cause with lack of good bathroom hygiene. Staff seems short and morale low from over work last two outbreaks. Officers are stealth no where to be seen. We are Celebrity regulars and have never seen this lack of attention. Last time for Oceania seems NCL Holdings has taken effect on sub-standard protocols. It's NCL no surprise. Last time for us.