2/3/15 Grandeur also getting deep clean

[Vitality08]

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.

[Retired LEO]

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.

[Emilycat]

If you want to verify the message, just give RCCL a call.

[cb at sea]

Gastro..noro..does it matter? Clean it up!

[mechcc]

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.

[red devil]

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.

[princesstori]

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. :(.

 

 

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[GenHawk]

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

[Chimaygrandcru]

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.

[Vitality08]

Well, I'm glad they are doing a deep clean.

 

I definitely want a sick free cruise.

[Philly Steve]

Whatever it takes. I wonder if RCI alerts guests with phone messages too?

[beachnative]

Whatever it takes. I wonder if RCI alerts guests with phone messages too?

 

Yes. They called yesterday before the email arrived.

[sandy toes]

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!

[StingBeanz]

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.

[Coralc]

IF it is NORO, CDC says:

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According to other posts they had both NEro and NIro...but I am guessing it was probably NOro. :D

[StingBeanz]

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.

[Coralc]

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.